Welcome to the Scottish Angling Guide
Scottish Angling Guide
Welcome to the Scottish Angling Guide, For all your information on fishing in scotland wether you are into coarse fishimg or game fishing. We hope to have all the information you need to organise your perfect fishing trip in scotland.
From where to fish, how to fish a particular river or loch right down to permits transport and accommodation.
Fishing in the Scottish HighlandsThe Northern Scottish Highlands have a wealth of excellent salmon and trout rivers, freshwater hill lochs and sea lochs. The fishing being traditionally for salmon, brown trout and other wild species such as the artic char Coarse Fishing in Scotland
Coarse Fishing in Scotland is plentiful with an abundance of coarse fisheries located throughout Scotland. With pike, perch and roach being the most commonly fished in Scotland. Have a look at our list of coarse fisheries around scotland. Game Fishing in Scotland
The Scottish Tourist Board estimates that more than 100,000 in Scotland relate directly to the tourist industry. While many people visit to see the sites, many recreational enthusiasts come for the golf, hiking, and fishing. There are several species of fresh and salt water fish in Scotland for visiting anglers to pursue, but it's important for visitors to understand Scottish fishing. |
Unlike other countries (including England and Wales) Scotland has no State licencing system for fishing. It is however a criminal offence to fish for salmon without legal right or written permission and generally it is a civil offence to fish for other fishes. Details of the most significant statutes that apply are given below. Much of this information was derived from "The Law of Game, Salmon & Freshwater Fishing in Scotland" by Stanley Scott Robinson*. It is not be taken as a definitive description of the laws. Relevant Acts should instead be consulted * The Law of Game, Salmon & Freshwater Fishing in Scotland. Stanley Scott Robinson. Published by Butterworths and the Law Society of Scotland, 1990 |
