a Question on fishing law.
2007-02-08 09:59:16 · 24 answers · asked by ASHERS 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
I agree with the Canadian that the law will vary from place to place. Just like the Canadian Provinces, fish & game laws vary in American States. But like the British guy points out, will you ever have a game warden come onto your land and ask you to produce a license? If he does so, would he need a warrant? Game wardens are cops and have to follow rules just like street cops. I doubt that they are allowed to come onto your property without a real good reason. Anyway, if you were a game warden would you bother to go check out what is happening in someone's backyard? I would just keep fishing if I were you.
2007-02-09 01:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question for you state department of fish and wildlife. Each state is different, in some states as long as the creek or river headwaters on your property you do not need a license in others you do.
Remember this little bit of advice "Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law." For your own protection I suggest you go straight to the source and not a bunch of people who do not know the laws of your state.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
2007-02-10 21:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lance D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One answer is yes. Even though the river/stream is on your land, the waters inside the banks are governed by state law. Hence the jurisdiction falls under whatever agency in your state governs its use. I'm sure there are some loopholes in your state's regulations, but read your state laws to be safe.
Now, if you were in some other country might be a different story. But, in the US you have to have a valid fishing license to keep fish even on private waters.
2007-02-09 16:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending where you live, you may or may not own the stream bed. In Canada, rules about land and riparian title vary province to province, however, the actual the water and the fish in the stream are a public resource everywhere.
In all provinces in Canada, you require a license to fish on your own property or not, with the exception of the pay by the pound fishing ponds.
2007-02-09 09:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by PEISteve 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you need a rod licence (National Rivers Authority) to fish anywhere in England, regardless of who owns or rents the water.
2007-02-08 18:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ahwell 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you fish your own private pond you don't need a license, but if you charge others to fish than it becomes public and they must have a license to fish it.
If you fish any bank or river stream adjacent to your property you need a license.
2007-02-10 13:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may own the land on both sides of the stream, but you do not own the stream. Therefore, yes, you need a permit
2007-02-09 08:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you live in the US (at least for California) then YES, you do need one even if your fishing on your own property, if you are over the age of 16.
2007-02-08 19:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by Wildernessguy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you live in the U.S. you do not need a fishing licence to fish off of your property.
2007-02-08 18:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by curldudesurf 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the UK, you need a licence to fish on your own land. However, a baliff has no power to come on to your land in order to check that you have one, so.....
2007-02-08 18:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by Jellicoe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋