A question

I know absolutely nothing about fishing, but have a question for those of you in the 'know'.

While away on holiday I noticed a lot of signs saying 'coarse fishing here'.
Can somebody tell me please what coarse fishing is.

 

Hey Sheal,

Good point to raise, you wouldn't know unless it was pointed out.

Coarse fishing is simply fishing on rivers, ponds or lakes, freshwater as opposed to saltwater.

You need an Environment Agency rod licence for coarse fishing and permission from either the landowner or angling society of the relevant body of water.

Where you saw the signs would usually mean you pay for a day or week ticket to fish the particular lake or river, plus they would want to see your rod licence first.

Most of these fisheries are sport fishing only (you would have to return the fish you catch) although there are a few where you can take fish for the table.

As it stands at the moment, you don't need a rod licence for sea fishing, unless you are targeting migratory fish, i.e. Salmon & Sea Trout.

You can no longer fish for eels in rivers, still waters and up to 6 miles out to sea.

 

Thanks for that Ziggy. I can report back to my other half now.