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New rules to protect salmon and other fish in the River Camel catchment in Cornwall have come into force.
Study will explore whether stocking barbel in larger rivers, such as the River Severn, can enhance fish stock health and create more opportunities for anglers.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is proud to celebrate the extensive support it has provided to UK’s fishing and seafood industry in 2024 through various administered grant schemes.
England’s first grass roots fisher-led community interest company of 47 inshore fishers across the ports of Lyme Bay, Axmouth, Beer, Lyme Regis and West Bay.
Up to £820,000 is being made available to help projects protect and enhance their local fisheries.
Annual stocking of 52,000 fish is a gift to SE anglers this Christmas. Presents of roach, barbel, chub, dace & native crucian carp delivered to local rivers.
The Environment Agency fisheries team in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire have launched their annual netting programme for the 2024/2025 season.
The UK fishing industry will have access to 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities following the conclusion of annual fishing negotiations with the EU.
Sewage flooded into properties and thousands of fish were killed
Officers from the Environment Agency have carried out surveys at Greatham, Teesside with positive results for local fish populations.
Four East Midlands anglers must pay fines totalling £710 following cases for fishing illegally.
The UK has reached an agreement with the EU and Norway on fishing opportunities in the North Sea and surrounding waters for 2025.
Three men from the West Midlands have been found guilty of fishing illegally in cases brought by the Environment Agency.
A new agreement will see information, data and technical advice on maritime activity shared, to raise awareness of and prevent illegal acts.
The Environment Agency worked with over 500 partners and thousands of volunteers to enhance fisheries and promote angling.
Scallop fishers are being urged to give their views on a range of proposals to protect stocks in 7d and Lyme Bay area of 7e next summer.
The Environment Agency is working with partners to secure the future of the internationally important population in the River Wansbeck.
It would have been cheaper for an angler to have bought a rod licence after he was caught and fined.
The Environment Agency has prosecuted a Leicester angler who was caught fishing in the close season and without a licence on the River Soar in May this year.
Vulnerable fisheries stocks will receive additional protection with the implementation of new legislation.
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