In England, we have a pretty standard system, multiple licences for children, more than 2 rods, disabled, 65 years + (I think), and salmon and sea trout licences. Regions do have by-laws, which are relatively easy to research/find.
With fishing, unless using flies/baits out of season, it's tricky to do much wrong with a licence. Don't take fish you aren't allowed to (not that many have protection, but size restrictions are imposed + by-laws), no more rods than allocated and that's about it.
A fishing licence only covers fishing with rod and line; using special nets (crayfish traps/ throw nets) will require special permission, and or licence from the EA.
From my knowledge fishing with a hand net is legal, all year round. But I'm trying to clarify this as I'm now curious.
It's very clear, it's illegal. You need written permission from EA to do this
With fishing, unless using flies/baits out of season, it's tricky to do much wrong with a licence. Don't take fish you aren't allowed to (not that many have protection, but size restrictions are imposed + by-laws), no more rods than allocated and that's about it.
A fishing licence only covers fishing with rod and line; using special nets (crayfish traps/ throw nets) will require special permission, and or licence from the EA.
From my knowledge fishing with a hand net is legal, all year round. But I'm trying to clarify this as I'm now curious.
@dean i dont think catching them is the issue, it's whether you can then remove them from the catch site, keep them, then reintroduce them at a later date. As you can see from posts above it seems in some countries that would be banned. Here in uk its not clear.
It's very clear, it's illegal. You need written permission from EA to do this