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Illegal anglers continue to be netted by Environment Agency
The environment agency release prosecution figures for the first quarter of 2007. Many people obviously still dont get it!
“...Those caught fishing illegally face tough penalties, including fines of up to Ł2,500 and a ban from fishing...”
Chris Ritch Bags PB Perch
Young angler Chris Ritch catches his PB perch at over 3lb, on worm
“...Angler Chris Ritch (16) visited a newly opened lake at Heyford to bag this pristine 3lb 9oz fish...”
Good Fishery Management to Control Disease
Fisheries workshop organised by FACT and the EA promotes good fishery management to prevent and control fish disease
“...Fishery managers and angling clubs can protect their waters from disease outbreaks by practising good fisheries management...”
Close Season Prosecution
Environment Agency prosecute an angler for fishing during the close season.
“...Mr Moss informed the officers that he was fishing for eels, which is permitted during the coarse fishing close season...”
Illegal Anglers Damage Fishing for All
Environment agency news. Several illegal anglers are prosecuted for fishing without licences
“...Anglers who fish without a licence or who break by-law regulations are damaging the sport...”
Fish Ezine Forum Launched
The forum is now live! Its the place to visit to post questions and generally chat about coarse fishing
“...Well, after a bit of tinkering with the cogs, I've finally gotten around to implementing the forum...”
Lymm Angling Club Boost Stocks
Lymm Angling Club have donated 6000 fish to be stocked by the Environment Agency into Cheshire Rivers
“..." Before heading out to catch these new fish anglers must ensure they have a valid rod licence...”
Bumper Catch of Illegal Anglers
The Environment Agency nets a big catch of illegal anglers
“...The court heard that the separate incidents all took place between 5 August 2006 and 12 August 2006 in Oxfordshire...”
Salmon in the Thames
The Environment Agency introduce salmon back into the thames after some 200 years
“...The young salmon, were released into the Thames tributary, Lambourne river, at Welford, near Newbury, Berks...”
Grayling Stocking in Yorkshire
The environment agency stock grayling into the River aire to boost fish stocks in the region of yorkshire
“...Environment Agency officers will be releasing thousands of fish into the River Aire next week to boost stocks in the region’s rivers...”