Angling Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 14). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Legislation Date 1989 (1998) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the rights of fishing in Nova Scotia. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to ensure that any resident of the Province shall have the right to go on foot along the banks of any river, stream or lake, upon and across any uncultivated lands and Crown lands for the purpose of lawfully fishing with rod and line in such waters. The Act consists of 4 section. One Schedule is enclosed dealing with fishing licences. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca