thecrow
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Anyone know when a tidal river ceases to be classed as coastline and becomes river bank?
As far as I am aware, if coarse or game fishing it matters not where or when it becomes classed as a river, a valid rod license is still required.
The usually accepted limit of the salt water influence on the Thames is somewhere around Battersea Power Station although it obviosly goes up and down with the tide. That would correspond with 'somewhere to the west of London' (City I presume, the extent of the tidal, and semi tidal are both still in 'London'). Any TAC members on who could confirm?I do know that on the Thames its somewhere to the West of London (google again)
Tidal Waters Fishing
Members of the public have a right to fish in the sea below the mean high water mark of tidal waters. Anyone can fish either from the bank or by boat assuming there is public access.
I didn't post the question because of having to purchase a licence more out of general interest.
I believe that the crown owns the coastline which begs the question of ownership of riparian rights on some tidal stretches.
The reason certain tidal waters are private is because the king granted the rights prior to Magna Carta, which explains why at least two are called 'Royalty fisheries (Avon and Piddle). Post Magna Carta there is a right to fish tidal waters.
You certainly are wrong, so long as the water rises and falls with the tide it is deemed tidal and the fishing from boat or bank is free below the mean high water mark.
Bridges, foot or otherwise, have nothing to do with it.
Magna Carta "Only three clauses are still valid - the one guaranteeing the liberties of the English Church; the clause confirming the privileges of the City of London and other towns; and the clause that states that no free man shall be imprisoned without the lawful judgement of his equals"
Just how important is Magna Carta 800 years on? - BBC News