Fishing Rights in Practice - Ownership, Conflicts & Resolution

Introduction

Fishing rights can be a highly valuable asset, but they are also a frequent source of legal dispute.

Questions often arise over the scope of fishing rights, who holds them and how they interact with other interests in land, including competing sporting and property rights. These conflicts can quickly become complex and contested.

This short introductory webinar will guide you through how fishing rights are acquired, the common causes of disputes and the legal tools available to protect and enforce them. It offers practical insight into managing and resolving conflicts before they escalate.

Join this session if you are a litigator, real estate practitioner, or simply want a clearer understanding of fishing rights and the legal issues surrounding them.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• What fishing rights are and how they are defined in law
• How fishing rights can be acquired or established
• Key riparian law presumptions relating to ownership of fishing rights
• Acquisition of fishing rights through prescription
• Common disputes involving fishing rights and how they can be protected and enforced

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 4th December 2026

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