Fishing

The Environment Agency has lifted restrictions on fishing and angling that were put in place amid the coronavirus lockdown. These restrictions have been lifted due to new guidance that was announced by Boris Johnson on Sunday, that allows people to go outside for unlimited exercise, and even see a member of another household, so long as social distancing is maintained. …

Celebrity chef Mitch Tonks sailed into a storm when he decided to sell fish direct from the deck of a fishing boat on Brixham harbourside. The TV chef and owner of the Rockfish chain of restaurants was accused of ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ after alerting his thousands of social media followers when the Southampton-registered fishing boat Rockfisher arrived at the …

Every season, people take up angling for the first time, or simply return to it after a long lay-off. For many, especially us seasoned anglers, many years ago just a trip along down to our local pit to make a “few bites” would suffice to get our interest started in our early years. But, today, just looking at the opportunities …

As the wonderful sunshine gave us a clear hint that spring was nearly here during the latter part of last week, it was hoped by probably every angler in the region that a touch of spring weather would possibly spur some fish to start actually feeding. With this, like many fellow anglers, I was quick and eager to check out …

If you’re looking for a place to fish in the Edmonton region this summer, there are plenty of options. Fly fishing expert Philip Rowley shared a few of his favourite locations during an interview with CBC Edmonton’s Radio Active this week. “There’s lot of spots, if we took a two-hour circle around Edmonton — there’s lots to keep you entertained …

Image copyright Amy Brace Image caption Coby and his family were close to the beach when the fishing line was cast, his mum says The mother of a toddler who was cut by a fishing line while on a family kayaking trip has called for anglers to be banned from parts of the shore. Two-year-old Coby was on the water …

With the summer tide ebbing on the Conwy , a rowing boat takes up a central position on the river, a 100-yard nylon net strung across the water to the shoreline. When Thomas Jones starts rowing, he follows a semi-circular path so that the boat makes land some 70 or 80 yards upriver. Still holding the other end of the …

Image copyright Environment Agency Image caption The size of the net found was capable of capturing “significant” numbers of fish Two illegal fishing nets, thought to have been used to capture salmon and sea trout, have been recovered from the River Wear. The nets, measuring 10m long and 2m wide, were found in Sunderland on Thursday, with one set in …

Warning: This article contains some images that may be distressing. A local wildlife charity has expressed their dismay after four cygnets in under two weeks have been brought to them as a result of swallowing fishing hooks. Vale Wildlife and Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre said that four cygnets in the past 11 days have been brought to them with fishing …

It is going up for auction with a guide price of £4,000. Although it needs to be verified by a solicitor, it is believed that fishing rights will be included in the purchase. The potential private fishing grounds are up for grabs at a Paul Fosh property auction on Thursday July 23. READ MORE: Bell Inn in Caerleon set to …