Post by Carpy on Mar 19, 2004 22:13:41 GMT
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY WARNS ANGLERS TO OBEY CLOSED SEASON AND TO RENEW THEIR ROD LICENCE BY 1ST APRIL
Anglers in the South have been warned this week to observe regulations on the region’s fisheries as the annual coarse fishing close season officially began on Monday 15 March.
The coarse fish closed season, now in force until 15 June (inclusive), is essential to protect spawning coarse fish. However, for the small minority of anglers that do not observe the rules, there could be a high price to pay.
Environment Agency water bailiffs will be out in force to make regular checks on rivers during the closed season period to safeguard fish stocks and check that nobody is fishing illegally.
During the coarse fish closed season, anglers can fish most of the regions many lakes, ponds and reservoirs where the closed season regulations do not apply. Some stillwaters and canals within specified Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI’s) still retain a statutory close season, anglers should always check byelaws before a fishing trip. A valid licence will of course be required and anyone caught fishing without the necessary paperwork can expect to be prosecuted. Existing licences must be renewed by 1 April 2004.
With licences available from any Post Office, direct debit, online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/fish or over the phone on 0870 1662662 using a credit or debit card, it is very hard to understand how people have been unable to produce a valid licence when approached by water bailiffs.
Fishing without a licence is an offence under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975. Magistrates can impose fines of up to £2,500 and ban anglers from fishing.
All money raised by licence sales is ploughed back into maintaining, improving and developing fisheries, so licence dodgers are simply cheating fellow anglers and the future of angling.
An Environment Agency Rod and Line Licence is required by anyone aged 12 and over who fishes in any waters for freshwater fish.
Anglers are able to sign up for a Direct Debit to ensure their full licence is renewed automatically after they expire on 31 March.
Rod licence prices 2004/5
Non migratory trout and coarse fish
Full - £23
Junior concessionary - £5<br>Other concessionary - £11.50
8-day - £8<br>1-day £3<br>Salmon and sea trout
Full - £62
Junior concessionary - £31
Other concessionary - £31
8-day - £19.50
1-day - £6.50
Anglers in the South have been warned this week to observe regulations on the region’s fisheries as the annual coarse fishing close season officially began on Monday 15 March.
The coarse fish closed season, now in force until 15 June (inclusive), is essential to protect spawning coarse fish. However, for the small minority of anglers that do not observe the rules, there could be a high price to pay.
Environment Agency water bailiffs will be out in force to make regular checks on rivers during the closed season period to safeguard fish stocks and check that nobody is fishing illegally.
During the coarse fish closed season, anglers can fish most of the regions many lakes, ponds and reservoirs where the closed season regulations do not apply. Some stillwaters and canals within specified Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI’s) still retain a statutory close season, anglers should always check byelaws before a fishing trip. A valid licence will of course be required and anyone caught fishing without the necessary paperwork can expect to be prosecuted. Existing licences must be renewed by 1 April 2004.
With licences available from any Post Office, direct debit, online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/fish or over the phone on 0870 1662662 using a credit or debit card, it is very hard to understand how people have been unable to produce a valid licence when approached by water bailiffs.
Fishing without a licence is an offence under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975. Magistrates can impose fines of up to £2,500 and ban anglers from fishing.
All money raised by licence sales is ploughed back into maintaining, improving and developing fisheries, so licence dodgers are simply cheating fellow anglers and the future of angling.
An Environment Agency Rod and Line Licence is required by anyone aged 12 and over who fishes in any waters for freshwater fish.
Anglers are able to sign up for a Direct Debit to ensure their full licence is renewed automatically after they expire on 31 March.
Rod licence prices 2004/5
Non migratory trout and coarse fish
Full - £23
Junior concessionary - £5<br>Other concessionary - £11.50
8-day - £8<br>1-day £3<br>Salmon and sea trout
Full - £62
Junior concessionary - £31
Other concessionary - £31
8-day - £19.50
1-day - £6.50
