Burrow Head
FreeA headland mark on the Machars peninsula with pollock and mackerel to spinners in the summer months, plus dogfish, bull huss, bass and conger from bottom-fished baits. The conger fishing has real potential here, a double-figure specimen is a genuine possibility for anyone rigging up with heavy mono or wire trace and mackerel head or flapper baits on big hooks.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Coastal path and rock access around Burrow Head, on the southern tip of the Machars peninsula
Last updated: 10 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Pollock | Summer |
| Mackerel | Summer |
| Dogfish | Summer |
| Bull huss | Summer |
| Bass | Summer |
| Conger | Summer |
Spinners account for most of the pollock and mackerel through summer. Conger anglers need to gear up properly, 100lb-plus mono or wire trace and 6/0-8/0 hooks with mackerel head or flapper baits, for a real shot at a double-figure fish off this ground.
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