Are you allowed to fish in the River Avon?


Are you allowed to fish in the River Avon? Fishing in the Avon and Heathcote Rivers is allowed although a no fishing zone in the Avon River exists: between the Armagh Street Bridge and Barbadoes Street Bridge.


Can you eat fish out of a river?

It depends. Some local rivers are so polluted by mining or farming run-off that fishing is catch-and-release only and eating the catch is not allowed. Others are lovely water, sometimes stocked annually by the local governments.


Do you need a permit to fish the river Avon?

If your passion is fishing, then a trip to Glenlivet Estate means a visit to the banks of the River Avon and Livet. Both enjoy a fantastic reputation for the quality of the salmon and sea trout fishing. If you'd like to fish on the Rivers Avon or Livet you'll need a permit from the respective leaseholder.


Can you keep fish you catch in UK River?

You're only allowed to keep a certain amount of the fish you catch. These fish must also be of a certain size. You must return fish you can't keep to the water unharmed. You're committing an offence and can be fined if you take too many fish or fish that aren't the right size.