Hi, I am a keen outdoorsman and I am looking to get into fishing.
I dont have the first clue about laws etc regarding fishing in Scotland so I would like some advice on permits and permissions.
Im looking to do river fishing in Scotland, near to Glasgow but a bit further a field too.
Basically Id like to know if there is anywhere i can fish without permits or if they are needed everywhere?
Also, is a permit specific to an area or to a certain fish in that area?
What happens if you have a permit for say trout and you land a salmon... Do I need to pay more or return the fish to the river or what?
I plan on eating anything I catch so please only give me info relating to catching river fish and not releasing them again.
I know that I can be sly and do it under the radar, but id rather do it legally just to save anyhassle and allow me to enjoy fishing without having to look over my back every two minuites for a landowner with a 12 guage!
)
I dont have the first clue about laws etc regarding fishing in Scotland so I would like some advice on permits and permissions.
Im looking to do river fishing in Scotland, near to Glasgow but a bit further a field too.
Basically Id like to know if there is anywhere i can fish without permits or if they are needed everywhere?
Also, is a permit specific to an area or to a certain fish in that area?
What happens if you have a permit for say trout and you land a salmon... Do I need to pay more or return the fish to the river or what?
I plan on eating anything I catch so please only give me info relating to catching river fish and not releasing them again.
I know that I can be sly and do it under the radar, but id rather do it legally just to save anyhassle and allow me to enjoy fishing without having to look over my back every two minuites for a landowner with a 12 guage!
)