Fishing

They were fishing at Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District when they were captured on camera edging close to an overflow which drains water away from the lake when it is full. Flo Neilson, who was walking past when she spotted the anglers, told the PA news agency: “I thought it looked dangerously risky. It was amazing that they managed …

EU Ministers have reached a compromise on fishing opportunities at this year’s annual EU fisheries negotiations – the last ‘December Council’ attended by the UK before it becomes an independent coastal state. In a year where scientific advice showed concern for the health of fish stocks in many areas, significant cuts in cod quotas were agreed in the Irish Sea, …

Children across Birmingham and the West Midlands will be able to take advantage of a new free fishing scheme. The initiative comes as part of a shake-up of rod licences across England and Wales. The Environment Agency hopes removing the current £5 charge will encourage more young people aged 12 to 16 to give fishing a go. And by doing …

Fishing chiefs are asking for all salmon caught in the River Tay next year to be voluntarily returned to the water while steps are taken to increase stocks. The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board announced at their annual general meeting in Birnam on Tuesday that they are recommending the move after asking proprietors of fishing beats along the river for …

Cod, herring and whelks could be forced out of British waters by 2050 as climate change continues to warm the seas, according to a damning new report.  The Government-backed Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) assessed how British waters, and the animals that live there, will respond to rising temperatures in the next 30 years.  The landmark report says many …

A FISHERY boss says he and his son were attacked by a gang after catching them stealing their prize carp for food. Nick Devlin, 72, and Gary, 42, confronted the seven men when they discovered they had bags crammed with 12 fish worth £3,000 from the privately owned lake. Fishery boss Nick Devlin claims he and his son were attacked …

AS the wet weather begins to sink in this past week, it’s made us all aware that winter is actually on its way. With the amount of rain- water that’s been upon us, it was no small wonder that, in some venues, there’s always a risk of a negative effect on just how some can perform. On a positive note, …

Thieves have made off with a four-figure sum of high value angling equipment after a break-in at a fishery business in Fife. The owners of Raith Lake Fly Fishing on the outskirts of Kirkcaldy say they are now considering whether to continue operating the fishing tackle outlet after thieves kicked through a side window and ransacked the shop area. Thieves …

Pride Park Stadium has been evacuated ahead of Derby County’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Cardiff City. The Rams are due to face the Bluebirds this evening in their first match after the September international break. The players were out for their pre-match warm-up, before a message on the stadium’s tannoy system told supporters to head for the nearest exit. …

A giant bluefin tuna weighing 600lbs and measuring more than 8ft has been caught off the coast of Ireland. The monster fish is the largest specimen hauled in from our waters this year – and would be worth almost €3million in Japan. It was caught by Dave Edwards from West Cork Charters as part of an ongoing catch and release …