That is very true. In the US, aside from many questions about stream access
and trespassing, once you can get into the stream the state owns the fish
and can give you a license to take them. My understanding is that in the
UK, the land and the fish are private. As noted below, everywhere you fish
requires a permit. While this may seem quite a hassle, there are many
instances where you can buy a week long permit for a river of some size for
not too much money.

"Jeff Miller" wrote in message
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i take it from your note that it isn't permitted to simply buy a fishing
license and then go exploring for a stream where one can fish as desired
without a guide or payment for the privilege?

jeff

pmfpa wrote:


http://www.fishing-scotland.co.uk/rosguide.htm. You might want to get
that.
I was happy to see that there are many lochs and rivers where a day of
fishing could be taken for less than 10 pounds, but you certainly need
to
get the right permits. Everything you may need is in the guide.