Fishing

D?r Cymru Welsh Water Open Day at Llyn Brenig..

Welsh anglers have been told to stay away from a fishing lake straddling the border with England, despite their English-based counterparts being allowed to return. Broadstone Park, in the Wye Valley, is located between Monmouth and Colefield in Gloucestershire. The popular campsite dips into both nations, but with its fishing pond on the English side, Welsh visitors are now being …

Lockdown rules for Wales and England remain dramatically different for both countries, with Boris Johnson announcing on Wednesday that “support bubbles” can be created in England. The PM announced the new rule while leading the Downing Street coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, going further than the regulation introduced last Monday which allowed people to meet up outdoors in groups of six …

After more than six weeks of lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, some restrictions will today be eased, allowing more freedom for many people. From Wednesday (May 13), those who do not have to shield can travel to any location in England and also exercise as much as they want. This has been extended to relaxing in parks and …

As we enter week eight of lockdown the message for Wales is still very much “stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives”. But many people are still confused about exactly what they can and cannot do – especially after rules changed in England and some minor changes were made here in Wales. Three small changes were made to …

The Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police has questioned whether fishing counts as exercise amid confusion over regulations. Earlier this week, it was confirmed that angling locally was allowed in Wales under the new lockdown laws, with First Minister Mark Drakeford stressing that while it is permitted, the Welsh Government continues to encourage people to stay home. However, its reintroduction …

There are plenty of superstitions in fishing. We all know a spawny angler – one where the more they fish, the luckier they get. I’ve got a few pals that, as much as I’ll put it down to fluke, are just good anglers who would catch anywhere. But even they put a great deal of stock in special lines, lucky …

If December is a time for elections and reflections, then January surely brings a moment of transition and ambition. Tradition dictates that we announce our resolutions for the ensuing 12 months. To become a better version of ourselves, we resolve to give up the stuff that is bad for us and to take up stuff that is good for us. …

New rules on what people can and cannot do in England have come into force as the Government eases coronavirus restrictions. Exercise is no longer limited to once a day, and those want to go fishing are able to do so. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are either adhering to existing rules or writing their own amendments. – Exercise and …

People will also be allowed to drive to parks and other open spaces “irrespective” of how far away they are located. Angling is permitted from Wednesday (Danny Lawson/PA) While recreational activities such as tennis, angling and golf will be permitted, team sports will not be allowed “except with members of your own household”, the strategy, which was published on Monday, …