Burn
6 fish species have been recorded at 4 locations along the Burn.
- Fish species
- 6
- Places surveyed
- 4
- Survey visits
- 36
- Records span
- 1983–2026
Local EA evidence
Where fish were recorded
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River conditions
Environment Agency evidence
Fish found in this river
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| Fish | Sites | Most recent | Fish counted | Measured length | Measured weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown / sea troutSalmo trutta | 4 | 2026 | 2,393 | Median: 10.7 cm1,506 fish measuredLargest measured brown / sea trout: 28.8 cm | — |
| BullheadCottus gobio | 4 | 2026 | 831 | Median: 5.5 cm775 fish measuredLargest measured bullhead: 8.5 cm | — |
| Atlantic salmonSalmo salar | 4 | 2026 | 1,507 | Median: 5.1 cm604 fish measuredLargest measured atlantic salmon: 14.8 cm | — |
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | 4 | 2023 | 184 | Median: 26.8 cm184 fish measuredLargest measured european eel: 59.6 cm | — |
| Brook lampreyLampetra planeri | 2 | 2026 | 69 | Median: 11.4 cm69 fish measuredLargest measured brook lamprey: 14 cm | — |
| MinnowPhoxinus phoxinus | 1 | 2010 | — | — | — |
EA surveys have recorded these fish at particular sites and times. Absence from a survey is not evidence that a species is absent from the river. Every valid individual length and weight is retained, with its sample size shown.
Useful context
This page follows survey locations along the main Burn. Tributaries and unrelated rivers with similar names are kept separate.
The map shows past fish records, not fishing access or a promise of what you’ll catch today.
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