lobster potting

[extralarge]

hello all

i'm just wondering if you have to have any kind of license or permit or anything to bung out a couple of lobster pots for personal use? any help would be greatly appritiated!


thanks

[needle sharp]

pretty certain you need a licence

[extralarge]

dont spose you got any idea oh how i go about getting a license/permit? go to a harbour master? or is it a council type thing?

cheers for the help

[needle sharp]

no idea mate no doubt somebody on the forum will know

[gullyworm]

I wouldnt worry about it mate if its just the odd pot.
Ive got a pot a throw out in the harbour every now and then.

[cuckoo]

Yes mate you will need a license,
im not sure how to get it ,
but it also depends on how and where you lay your bouy and ropes.!!!!
cheers lee.

[gullyworm]

Think the cost of the licence may outweigh the cost of the odd lobby.
Might be cheeper going to the fish market

[Greenheart]

There was a letter in last months Sea Angler magazine that asked the same question. The reply was that you did not need a licence, providing you were not selling the catch.

[MRG2000]

To be classed as a non profesional potter and just doing it for your own personal consumption,you can lay 5 pots and no more !!!

[Weston Dave]

Hi
I read an article in Practical Boat Owner some time back that confirms what Charter Skipper says. Though I think you must observe size limits set by DEFRA
Regards,
David