We have received a number of enquiries as to whether fishing is included in the Government’s list of exercises permitted during the lockdown, or indeed whether all fishing should cease. The approach adopted by the UK and Scottish Governments is designed to prevent the spread of the virus, supporting and sustaining the NHS, and ultimately saving lives. https://www.gov.scot/n…/effective-lockdown-to-be-introduced/ Ultimately, it is for individual proprietors to determine whether fishing can take place in accordance with the latest announcements. However, we do not consider that fishing is an essential activity, and, in most cases, it requires a degree of travel which could…

Source: Deveron – ANGLING GUIDANCE FROM FISHERIES MANAGEMENT SCOTLAND – COVID 19