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New weir boost on River Lee
New weir boost for Brown Trout on River Lee - A new Environment Agency weir on the River Lee at Amwell
“...The surplus water is discharged into the River Lee – a river popular with anglers for its brown trout...”
Fish Arrive at Neath Community Fishery
4000 fish arrive at new home in Neath community fishery
“...The young fish, each between 3cm and 8cm in length, will provide a stock of fish that will hopefully last for generations to come...”
Salmon Leap into the Derwent
Environment Agency help salmon make leap into the Derwent
“...Salmon need clean water to survive, and their presence in a river is one of the best indicators of water quality...”
Fish to dye for
Dye-marked barbel released into River Great Ouse
“...Overall, 4,000 fish of different species are being released into the upper reaches of the Great Ouse at Radwell to restock the river...”
Elver Fisherman Fined
On 17 November 2008, Mr Lee Green aged 32 of Naunton in Gloucestershire, was found guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court of fishing for elvers (baby eels) without a licence and failing to state his name and address when caught.
“...The charges were brought by the Environment Agency under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975...”
In Search of Baby Barbel
Three-year study gets under way to uncover more about the breeding habits of the barbel
“...Over recent years the Great Ouse has become synonymous with barbel – a fish featured on the Queen's College, Cambridge, Coat of Arms...”
Fish Take Dip in Local Pool
Several hundred carp are stocked into a local swimming pool by Environment Agency officers, when problems were spotted in the lake in which the carp normall reside
“...Environment Agency fisheries officers were called out following a report of about 200 dead fish on Friday evening...”
Prompt Call Saves Fish
A prompt call to the Environment Agency saves a number of fish in Moreton's Leam valley, when oxygen levels dropped
“...It was estimated more than five hundred fish were killed, with Roach, Pike and Perch being some of the affected species...”
Research on impacts of flood on fish
Research sheds light on impacts of flood on fish. Rivers disconnected from their floodplains could be having serious consequences for fish and other river life according to a new Environment Agency report.
“..." "Reconnection of rivers to floodplains is not only good for fish and river life, but can also play a part in reducing flood risk...”
Pike on the Fly can be easy
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“...Don\'t worry about distance too much at first just give it two good solid days and you should be ok...”