Salmon and Trout Association: Where to Fish

The chances are that there is a river, stream or lake near you where you can experience the joys of being close to nature and the chance to fish. But firstly you will need:-

• An Environment Agency licence – a legal requirement for anyone aged 12 or over. This is available on line http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish/399730/ or from your local post office, and
• The permission of the person or organisation that has the fishing rights to the water you wish to fish – once obtained ensure any fishery rules are observed.

Looking for somewhere to fish? A local fishing tackle shop will be able to offer some advice or alternatively you could contact a local fishing club or search on the web for details of a fishery close to you. The following web sites can also be of help:-

The Environment Agency: click here

The Association of Stillwater Game Fisheries Managers (ASGFM); for the best trout fisheries in England and Wales….. click here

Fish Scotland: click here