dominicebs Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 What are the rules relating to fishing from a narrow boat. I know those who fish from the bank need to buy licences but what are the rules for someone fishing from thier boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul68 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 As you point out you will need a rod licence and a permit for the water you are fishing. As far as I know there are no actual rules specifically for fishing from boats other than the ones for bank fishing. I think common sense is the main factor here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 As you point out you will need a rod licence and a permit for the water you are fishing. As far as I know there are no actual rules specifically for fishing from boats other than the ones for bank fishing. I think common sense is the main factor here. This may help to clarify; taken from C&RT's web site on fishing What is a rod licence and what does it entitle me to do? Issued by the Environment Agency, one rod license actually licenses the use of up to two fishing rods and is required before fishing on any inland waters. This licence, however, does not give them permission to fish. Permission to fish still needs to be sought from the owner of the fishing rights or the angling club that controls the fishing on that water. There is no free fishing on any Canal & River Trust-owned fishery. 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. I hope that helps Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sade Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 You definitely still need a rod licence and a permit for any stretch of canal. Rules for fishing from a boat on the canal are things like your boat must be stationary and not interfere with other boaters, bridges / locks and turning points...and of course moorings. Basically common sense yeah ....like keeping any equipment safely and not leaving tackle / line / hooks so that it will harm wildlife and the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Also research whether the canal you are fishing has a "closed season". Some do, some don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sade Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Oh I thought that was only on Rivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) Oh I thought that was only on Rivers? No. Some canals are rivers canalised and close season enforced. Edited July 31, 2013 by mark99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sade Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 No. Some canals are rivers canalised and close season enforced. Oh I see....thank you ....don't wanna be breaking the law when we finally get on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiRSqwared Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 You won't need a rod licence if you're on the Tweed apparently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGurl Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) yes you can fish on canalized sections of rivers, for example cranfleet cut and the top of kegworth deep lock, both sections are canalized and can be fished out of season.That's straight from the bailiff on the soar. ed for spelling. Edited August 3, 2013 by GoodGurl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb Innisfree Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 As I understand it a rod licence is legally required to fish anywhere in the UK, that even includes your own private pond or lake. A bit like aTV licence which entitles you to receive broadcasts a rod licence entitles you to fish, period. Tin hat ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGurl Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 As I understand it a rod licence is legally required to fish anywhere in the UK, that even includes your own private pond or lake. A bit like aTV licence which entitles you to receive broadcasts a rod licence entitles you to fish, period. Tin hat ready. you are indeed correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 You won't need a rod licence if you're on the Tweed apparently! Yes I had heard that but never found out why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidc Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Yes I had heard that but never found out why... The Tweed and its tributaries (including the Till) are classed as Scottish rivers, for which a National Rod licence is not required. Also belive it or not Fishing is not permitted on Sundays on Scottish rivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W+T Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Lets make it easy, and as said even if you fish in a pond in your garden, this is the case i think if you have a disese in your pond and then transfer it to another water, the EA have to clean up after you, http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/fishing/31497.aspx i know its not what was asked but i cant believe how many folk moan or dont bother getting rod licence when the EA do such alot to keep the water clean and look after wild life, if it wasnt for the EA we would be in boating in a cut of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Lets make it easy, and as said even if you fish in a pond in your garden, this is the case i think if you have a disese in your pond and then transfer it to another water, the EA have to clean up after you, http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/fishing/31497.aspx i know its not what was asked but i cant believe how many folk moan or dont bother getting rod licence when the EA do such alot to keep the water clean and look after wild life, if it wasnt for the EA we would be in boating in a cut of crap. I think you may be surprised 2700 http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/fishing/106771.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sade Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 What about garden gnomes with fishing rods then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W+T Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I think you may be surprised 2700 http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/fishing/106771.aspx Thats how many have been caught, i would put big money on that being a whole lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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