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Seasons & Catch Limits

UK fishing seasons, close seasons, size limits, and bag limits — stay legal and fish responsibly.

Fishing Seasons

Brown Trout

England & Wales

Open

15 Mar – 30 Oct 2026

Varies by river — check EA bylaws

General coarse fishing

England & Wales

Open

15 Jun – 14 Mar 2027

River coarse fishing closed 15 March – 15 June

Brown Trout

Scotland

Open

15 Mar – 4 Oct 2026

Most river systems — check DSFB rules

C&R only

England & Wales

Bag limit

C&R

Catch and release encouraged on rivers

England & Wales

Min size

20cm

Bag limit

Check local bylaws

England & Wales

Min size

45cm

Bag limit

Minimum 45cm on many waters