Thousands of fish have found new homes just in time for Christmas thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual restocking programme. For the third year running, the Environment Agency has restocked the River Culm in Devon, following a pollution incident in 2019. More than 6,000 fish have been released into the river this week, including dace, roach and chub, to boost numbers and give the river a...
The Environment Agency is reminding anglers the ‘close season’ for coarse fish in rivers comes into effect from Monday 15 March and runs until 15 June. The annual close season helps to protect fish stocks across England when they are spawning by preventing fishing for coarse fish in rivers, streams, drains and specified canals, as well as ‘sites of special scientific interest’ (SSSI)...
Environment Agency figures show a huge surge in fishing licence sales after the government lifted restrictions on outdoor activities.
Between 13 May 2020, when the restrictions were lifted, and 9 June 2020 more than 335,000 licences were sold. This represents a rise of more than 200,000 more than the same period last year. It is also a rise of more than 230% compared to the sale of...
A national awards programme is once again on a quest to find the leading lights across UK and Irish commercial fishing.
The Fishing News Awards 2018 is calling on the public to nominate fishermen, ports, retailers and businesses in categories across all aspects of commercial fishing to celebrate the commitment, skills and innovation of those that have excelled in 2017.
The fishing industry in the South West has been recognised, as individuals and businesses from the region landed five prizes in the UK’s only awards ceremony celebrating the commercial fishing industry, the Fishing News Awards.
A strong performance from the region saw success in a range of categories. Brixham once again enjoyed success in 2017, holding on to its crown of ‘Port of the...
The nationwide search for the UK’s best fishermen, seafood restaurants and ports is set to close on 17 February and time is running out to nominate your favourite. The Fishing News Awards, the country’s only awards programme recognising the hard work of those serving in the fishing industry, is back for 2017 following its successful relaunch last year.
A national awards programme is looking for the foremost commercial fishermen in the UK and Ireland, and the public are being asked to put forward their nominations. Designed to celebrate the dedication, skills, and ingenuity of those working within UK and Irish commercial fishing, the Fishing News Awards 2017 will shine a spotlight on those fishermen and fishing organisations who have excelled...
A warning was today issued to anyone planning to fish without a licence,
Illegal fishing can carry hefty penalties; fishing without a rod licence can lead to a court appearance and fine of up to £2,500 and contravening a local or national Byelaw can land offenders with a fine of up to £50,000.
The vast majority of anglers fish legally and abide by the rules, which are designed...
There’s a special chance to learn about traditional lobster pot-making at Living Coasts on Friday April 1st. Dave French is the fifth generation of his family to make crab and lobster pots from willow. He is one of only 10 people in the world who can make pots in this way.
Clare Rugg, Operations Manager at Living Coasts, said: “It is wonderful to watch him at work – and it’s an...
