It is mandatory under Scottish law to have a permit for fishing access whilst fishing on Scotland's rivers for salmon, sea trout or brown trout. A fishing licence is currently not required on the vast majority of Scottish rivers.
It is mandatory by law to have a 'permit' for fishing access whilst fishing on Scotland's rivers for salmon, sea trout or brown trout. A fishing licence is currently not required on Scottish rivers except for where a Scottish border region riverbank crosses into England where a rod licence is required. Most visitors come to Scotland to catch the iconic wild Atlantic salmon which is regarded as the 'King of Fish'. Follow this link to find out more information on how to book a professional salmon fishing guide in Scotland who will arrange the salmon fishing permit, full equipment supply & tactical salmon fishing tuition (or fine tuning) for you.
