Edible fish in the UK

[LtDansLegs]

How do all
Just wondering if anyone knew of a good guide to edible fish in the UK, mainly to identify them? Intend on fishing for my supper on some camping trips in the future, but am unsure as to how to identify edible/tasty fish. Mostly lakes and lochs, but also river and sea fishing if possible. A simple spotters guide, something I can take out on the water, would be ideal.
Many thanks
LTDansLegs

 

[Damascus]

Go on environment agency web site, that will tell you what is legal and size limit etc.
surf a couple of wild food sites will help you out, most fresh water fish are edible, the taste is something else!
good luck n tight lines!

 

[Tantalus]

Am not sure if there is anything in British waters that is inedible although some species are protected and others just taste like mud...

These 2 books look pretty good though.

UK Fish Species Guide | Freshwater Coarse Fishing | Saltwater Fish

There is plenty of different fish species found in British waters. Some of which are native and other species introduced.

specieshunter.co.uk

 

[LtDansLegs]

Am not sure if there is anything in British waters that is inedible although some species are protected and others just taste like mud...

These 2 books look pretty good though.

UK Fish Species Guide | Freshwater Coarse Fishing | Saltwater Fish

There is plenty of different fish species found in British waters. Some of which are native and other species introduced.

specieshunter.co.uk

This looks ideal.
Many thanks
LTDansLegs

 

[GNJC]

Go on environment agency web site, that will tell you what is legal and size limit etc.
surf a couple of wild food sites will help you out, most fresh water fish are edible, the taste is something else!
good luck n tight lines!

I'll second that the taste may not be great; when I was very young I caught, cooked and ate pretty much anything. Almost everything was revolting...

 

[Toddy]

I'll second that the taste may not be great; when I was very young I caught, cooked and ate pretty much anything. Almost everything was revolting...

My Dad did a lot of hunting and fishing, he said that the older he got the pickier he got.
The phrase, "Well, you can eat it", doesn't mean that it's good eating.

 

[SoldierPalmer]

All fresh water species are edible. As in not poisonous. Rules do vary between England Scotland and Wales especially with Salmonids. One for starters brown trout tastes fine and the minimum size is 8 inches.

Mainly game fish (Salmon, Trout) are taken for the pot but in Wales Salmon can not be taken via rod and line. sea trout (sewin) of a certain size also can not be taken. There is also seasons to research on when you can fish for certain species.

Again with sea fish look out for the rules as it changes quite often regarding bass. Other species such as cod are more relaxed.

 

[GNJC]

All fresh water species are edible. As in not poisonous. Rules do vary between England Scotland and Wales especially with Salmonids. One for starters brown trout tastes fine and the minimum size is 8 inches.

Mainly game fish (Salmon, Trout) are taken for the pot but in Wales Salmon can not be taken via rod and line. sea trout (sewin) of a certain size also can not be taken. There is also seasons to research on when you can fish for certain species.

Again with sea fish look out for the rules as it changes quite often regarding bass. Other species such as cod are more relaxed.

Interesting, thanks for that, had no idea about the bass rules until seeing your post.

When I was a lad we mostly went for them with spear guns; somewhat irresponsibly I don't think we even considered 'quotas' or limits then. Hmm... it's a bit grim when you start thinking back in decades...

But very useful info' because my own kids are starting to show an interest in all this now.

 

[LtDansLegs]

Am not sure if there is anything in British waters that is inedible although some species are protected and others just taste like mud...

These 2 books look pretty good though.

UK Fish Species Guide | Freshwater Coarse Fishing | Saltwater Fish

There is plenty of different fish species found in British waters. Some of which are native and other species introduced.

specieshunter.co.uk

Bought, just what I wanted.
Many thanks
LTDansLegs