DaveC Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have seen a number of people fishing from their boats. I just wondered if this is permitted and would any licence (apart from an EA rod licence) be needed. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl@rkey Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have seen a number of people fishing from their boats. I just wondered if this is permitted and would any licence (apart from an EA rod licence) be needed. Dave, you'd need to check for whatever water you're on. The fishing rights will almost certainly belong to some club or other, but you may be able to buy day permits if you're not stopping there for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSer Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I read somewhere years ago that you can fish from the front of your boat but must be prepared to either buy a day ticket or pack up if challenged by a bailiff, seems fair enough to me. Not too sure why they singled out the front of the boat, perhaps the rule was put in place when commercial anglers fished from the back of a boat. You will need a rod licence though. Would be nice if the boat licence included the right fo fish from your boat on navigable waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex- Member Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I read somewhere years ago that you can fish from the front of your boat but must be prepared to either buy a day ticket or pack up if challenged by a bailiff, seems fair enough to me. Not too sure why they singled out the front of the boat, perhaps the rule was put in place when commercial anglers fished from the back of a boat. You will need a rod licence though. Would be nice if the boat licence included the right fo fish from your boat on navigable waters. Agreed, I like to fish from the bow, never been challenged though, but the cost of a boat licence being what it is, I think should automatically include the general fishing licence required for rivers & canals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 the cost of a boat licence being what it is, I think should automatically include the general fishing licence required for rivers & canals. Would that mean those of us who don't fish could have a rebate? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have seen a number of people fishing from their boats. I just wondered if this is permitted and would any licence (apart from an EA rod licence) be needed. Dave I was talking to John the lockie at Holme lock today. I pointed to a bloke fishing off the back of his narrowboat in the wind and John said it is allowed to fish off the boat there but not if sat on the bank Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I was talking to John the lockie at Holme lock today. I pointed to a bloke fishing off the back of his narrowboat in the wind and John said it is allowed to fish off the boat there but not if sat on the bank Tim Not according to the CRT Web-Site. I have got a boat license, does that also give me permission to fish? No, a boating licence only gives consent to navigate and not to fish, in the same way that an angling licence gives the holder no rights of navigation. Is it OK for me to fish off the back of my boat if its moored on the towing path side? Yes, but only if you purchase either a day or season membership of the controlling club. You will also have to adhere to the club rules at all times. Please note that some angling clubs' public liability insurances only cover fishing from the bank and maybe invalid if something was to happen. Fairly unequivocally the fact you are doing it from your boat changes nothing. Agreed, I like to fish from the bow, never been challenged though, but the cost of a boat licence being what it is, I think should automatically include the general fishing licence required for rivers & canals. It isn't though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Not according to the CRT Web-Site. Yes alan we all know the facts about rod licences, fishing rights etc but the bw/crt people in offices will have been sat drinking coffee a hundred miles away today and the Lockie is the one on the scene so the only one relevant in the real world. So folks if yas want to fish off your boat pop along to Holme lock ( Its on a big scary river ) and see John, hes a very nice bloke in charge of the lock ( And the local fishing rights ) Tim Edited October 17, 2012 by mrsmelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yes alan we all know the facts about rod licences, fishing rights etc but the bw/crt people in offices will have been sat drinking coffee a hundred miles away today and the Lockie is the one on the scene so the only one relevant in the real world. So folks if yas want to fish off your boat pop along to Holme lock ( Its on a big scary river ) and see John, hes a very nice bloke in charge of the lock ( And the local fishing rights ) Tim But your reply relates to a single location that there is a reasonable chance is not the one OP is inquiring about. I doubt your friendly "lockie" has jurisdiction for the whole network, does he ? Round here a blind eye is constantly turned to boats that never go anywhere - that doesn't make it the official line that it is OK for them to do that, does it ? Personally I don't give a monkeys if they fish from their boat or they don't, (as long as their "long stick" isn't in the way when I'm boating), but possibly the OP wanted to know the official position ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 But your reply relates to a single location that there is a reasonable chance is not the one OP is inquiring about. I doubt your friendly "lockie" has jurisdiction for the whole network, does he ? Round here a blind eye is constantly turned to boats that never go anywhere - that doesn't make it the official line that it is OK for them to do that, does it ? Personally I don't give a monkeys if they fish from their boat or they don't, (as long as their "long stick" isn't in the way when I'm boating), but possibly the OP wanted to know the official position ? Hi Alan I was just meaning that rules on the river and canal system are broken everyday. I speed on the motorway sometimes so do you ( please please dont tell me you never speed ) These guys however do tend to move their sticks out of my way when I come out of the lock Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandV Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Are the caught fish allowed to be eaten? Next question if so are they actually ok to eat? Auckland Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes and no, broadly speaking. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Are the caught fish allowed to be eaten? Next question if so are they actually ok to eat? Auckland Don No. The official line on fishing is in the link to the CRT website already provided. That clearly states that you need permission from the fishing club that own the rights on that stretch of canal, and that you can not take fish away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl@rkey Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Are the caught fish allowed to be eaten? Next question if so are they actually ok to eat? Auckland Don You can take certain fish from EA waters. I've heard that many UK freshwater fish are either pretty tasteless or have a slight 'muddy' flavour... yum! Having said that, pike and carp are considered delicacies in some parts of the world. ETA: I've eaten grayling that I've caught here. Very nice! Edited October 19, 2012 by cl@rkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandV Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 One diet supplement off the menu then, What about duck and duck eggs then? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelunga Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Yes alan we all know the facts about rod licences, fishing rights etc but the bw/crt people in offices will have been sat drinking coffee a hundred miles away today and the Lockie is the one on the scene so the only one relevant in the real world. So folks if yas want to fish off your boat pop along to Holme lock ( Its on a big scary river ) and see John, hes a very nice bloke in charge of the lock ( And the local fishing rights ) Tim But today it will be judi and I there, not John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 But today it will be judi and I there, not John! Will probably see you later then on my way through Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl@rkey Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 One diet supplement off the menu then, What about duck and duck eggs then? Don Yes to ducks - open season Sept-Jan, dispatched humanely no traps, snares etc. No to duck eggs - I haven't checked this, but would be surprised if it's legal Signal crayfish are another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Please have in mind that if an angling society has rights to a stretch of water they won't take very kindly if you start taking out THEIR fish....bit like if some contractor comes along and start draining out the water just because he wants to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiomariner Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Read Alan F's link. Interested to note that angling licence permits fishing with two rods. Had a tiff a few years ago with an angler who claimed I was going too fast and he had to rush to get all his six lines in! Wish I had known about the two rod limit then. So you cant remove fish from the area. If you had a B-B-Q is it OK to cook and eat them then and there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Yes to ducks - open season Sept-Jan, dispatched humanely no traps, snares etc. No to duck eggs - I haven't checked this, but would be surprised if it's legal Signal crayfish are another option. don't forget the canada goose with teryaki sauce !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSer Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Read Alan F's link. Interested to note that angling licence permits fishing with two rods. Had a tiff a few years ago with an angler who claimed I was going too fast and he had to rush to get all his six lines in! Wish I had known about the two rod limit then. So you cant remove fish from the area. If you had a B-B-Q is it OK to cook and eat them then and there? If he has three licences he can fish with 6 rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiomariner Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 If he has three licences he can fish with 6 rods. Yes, I appreciate that, but do you think it likely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maffi Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Are the caught fish allowed to be eaten? Next question if so are they actually ok to eat? Auckland Don This is the clear answer. It is an offence to take any fish away from a canal or reservoir under the 1968 Theft Act and Environment Agency Byelaws. The reporter should telephone the Environment Agency 0800 807060 immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandV Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) This is the clear answer. It is an offence to take any fish away from a canal or reservoir under the 1968 Theft Act and Environment Agency Byelaws. The reporter should telephone the Environment Agency 0800 807060 immediately. Not much point in fishing then, Inedible and even if they were you are not allowed to. Better plan on other leisure activities whilst enjoying inland boating. Get in touch with my Scots ancestry, Bagpipe practice for absolute beginners? Don Edited October 22, 2012 by DandV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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