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The Angling Trust is advising all anglers to stop fishing until further notice.
In a statement the Trust said: "In light of the Government's announcement on March 23, the Angling Trust and Fish Legal are asking that all anglers follow the current guidance and stop fishing. Whilst we understand the proven benefits on active lifestyles, physical health and mental wellbeing that angling provides, it is not currently classified as one of the safe exercises in which to engage. The Angling Trust have sought clarification on this point and we hope to work with Government, the Environment Agency and Sport England as things move forward to ensure that access to fishing and the benefits it brings are part of the nation's plan for ensuring our community's health and wellbeing. For now though, we as a community must take responsible action to protect ourselves, our families and our communities through this period. This is about saving lives and supporting the NHS."
The statement follows hot on the heels of its earlier advice for all fisheries in the UK to close with immediate effect following the Government's instruction for people to stay at home for three weeks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Anglers are advised to heed the Government's latest instruction and reduce contact with other people to a minimum. They can read the latest advice to anglers and fishery owners by following this link. |
The Environment Agency spent £33.5 million in providing a fisheries service and funding fisheries projects in England last year despite receiving only £21 million from rod licence holders, according to the Agency's latest Annual Report on Fisheries. Click here for the full story. |
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The coming year is expected to see an increase in the number of fisheries coming to the market following the removal of political uncertainty as a result of the general election and the Brexit process moving forward, according to fishery sales specialists Fenn Wright. The company said: "Our view is that there is some pent up demand from buyers who have been assessing their options and postponing investment. The main factors which support this include the availability of bank borrowing, which is still available on reasonable terms, together with low interest rates." Click here for the full story |
2020 was another cracking year for fishing at County Durham's Angel of the North as match records tumbled in quick succession culminating in a huge haul of 602lbs taken by Angel regular Andy Hudson setting a new venue record. Follow the link for more information. |
Rumours that Whetstone Gorse Fishery is about to close have been debunked following the announcement by operator Martin Whetstone that he has signed a new lease on the fishery and intends to continue running it as a day ticket water. |
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Because of the appaling weather over the last couple of months and many fisheries reporting a significant drop off in the number of anglers going fishing, we have decided to hold off publishing details of Rosefern Pool. However, here's what you will be able to look forward to when spring eventually arrives!
A little known but delightful pool hidden from the main A44 Worcester to Leominster road as you enter the market town of Bromyard, Rosefern Pool was for many years run as a syndicate water but opened for day ticket angling early in 2019 and has already attracted a small but faithful local following. Stocked with more than a dozen species including carp reputed to run to 20lbs, it is an easy water to fish with natural grass pegs and few facilities except for a hard standing car park. It is ideal for parents with younger anglers as the roach and roach/rudd hybrids can give you virtually a fish a cast. |
Fairgirth Trout Loch offers fly fishing from the bank and a boat for rainbow, tiger and brown trout between 2lbs and 15lbs about four miles from Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway. An attractive water with some lovely fish, Fairgirth is about two acres in size and has a small Members Lodge which is often open when season ticket holders are fishing the loch. Day tickets are avaiable from the local tackle shop.
Anglers who love finding remote fisheries will love Betchcott Lake (left) deep in the countryside just north of Church Stretton in Shropshire. Although Betchcott was developed 40 years ago by daming a valley, you can be forgiven for thinking it was formed naturally. If you love fishing far from the madding crowd at a venue which is set in delightful surroundings and where you are almost 100 per cent certain of a good day catching a variety of fish - this will be the place for you! Follow the link to check it out.
New at Leicestershire's Temple Farm Fishery is Dad's Pool (right). Believed to date back to Medieval times and possbly as early as the late 1200s, Dad's is a delightful medium-sized pool with islands and abundant water lilies which is set apart from the main fishery at the far end of the main pool. If you love secluded fishing in delighful surroundings you ought to try this one. |
...and Temple opens medieval Pool
Worcestershire's Broad Acres Fishery has introduced mid-week one-to-one fishing tuition for new, novice and experienced anglers. The two hour sessions cost £10.00 for juniors under 16 and £20.00 for adults plus the cost of the day ticket. Tackle and bait will be provided for anglers who have not fished before although existing anglers should bring their own tackle and the bait they wish to use. Phone Pete Rice on 07510 697224 or Mandy Morgan on 07866 721141 for further information or to book. |
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Below are links to over 120 day-ticket, pleasure, match and holiday coarse and game angling venues which offer fishing on over 500 different lakes, pools and stretches of river. Because anglers like to see as well as read about waters they may want to fish, the site is photo-intensive. |
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Peatling Match Lakes - Leicestershire |
Flight Match Lake - West Midlands |
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Angling holidays, breaks and accommodation Details of British Rod-caught Record Fish |
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