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Close season for non-migratory trout (rod and line)

Rainbow trout and brown trout close season byelaws

(a) Rainbow Trout Close Season

There is no annual close season for fishing for rainbow trout by rod and line in all reservoirs, lakes and ponds. In other waters the close season will be determined by local byelaws - contact your local office for these (tel - 0370 8506506).

(b) Brown trout close season

A close season for brown trout applies to all waters, although dates vary according to local byelaws, which you can obtain from your local office (tel - 0370 8506506).