Before fishing it is essential to obtain a rod licence and a separate permit
of a water authority for the certain area (and sometimes for adjoining areas),
which allow the holder to fish. The inland waters are controlled
by The Polish Angling Association, water-companies, fishermen cooperatives
and also by private persons. 

It is required to observe the legal regulations concerning fishing. 

Children to 14 years old are relieved of possessing a rod licence,
but they are allowed to fish only under supervision of adults who hold licences
and water authorities permissions. Licences are issued by the Polish administrative
unit after passing special exams in fishing rules and regulations.
The examinations are organized by local anglers' clubs.

Members of The Polish Angling Association pay a membership subscription
and a fee for local waters preservation and stocking them with fry.
It allows to fish local waters (and adjoining areas). Before fishing it is needed
to check what areas the permit is valid for. It is obviously possible to pay
additional fee which allows to fish coarse waters controlled
by The Polish Angling Association all over the country.

It is possible to remit money to the bank account by postal order, after coordination
with the local water authority. 

All anglers who fish waters controlled by The Polish Angling Association
should respect legal rules and fishing regulations, especially fish limits
and the close season dates (it concerns to several species).
While fishing waters controlled by other body than the PAA anglers should follow
the local regulations.
Anglers should be informed about the rules before they start fishing.

Both sides of a boat used for fishing must be marked with registration plates,
well-visible from the distance.

Attention!
There are many boat-houses leasing out boats with no registration plates on sides.

If you take account of the law, you'll have enjoyable fishing.