Ponds created for fish farming are exempt from planning controls, but the business must by registered with the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries or Food (or equivalent).
Under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975, consent must be obtained from EA (or equivalent) to introduce fish or spawn to ponds (other than small garden ponds), lakes or watercourses. This includes fish reared for food as well as ornamental species. MAFF also regulate the introduction into the wild of any fish or spawn of fish not ordinarily resident in Great Britain or listed in Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The Salmon and Freshwater FisheriesActs 1975 specifies that any person letting angling should ensure that all fishermen possess a rod licence issued by EA (or equivalent).
