Environmental groups campaigning for the early construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel to remove millions of tonnes of untreated sewage that enters the river every year have given a warm welcome to the news that the last remaining legal hurdle has been crossed with the rejections of the two outstanding judicial reviews lodged by objectors […]
Thames Tideway Tunnel Welcomed
Just 17% of England’s rivers are in ‘good health’
As the Environment Agency releases figures today that reveal just 17% of England’s rivers are in good health, the Angling Trust and the Blueprint for Water Coalition are urging communities across England to make a stand and speak up for the rivers, lakes, wetlands and beaches that they love. Latest Environment Agency improvements in gathering […]
Drayton Roach Deaths A Mystery
There have not been many reported cases of fishy deaths at commercial fisheries this year, but the sudden mass death of quality roach at Drayton Reservoir has fisheries scientists scratching their heads. The carp at the British Waterways controlled water (now known as the Canal and River Trust) appear to have been completely unaffected and […]
Cuttle Mill Fishery For Sale
Cuttle Mill Fishery near the Belfry is up for sale. The venue, which has been owned by the Higgins family since 1985, remains open as normal however and bookings are being taken as usual until the end of April and from the new season starting June 16th. Visit www.cuttle-mill.com .
Anglian Water Report March 11th
• Terrific start to the new season at Pitsford WaterMartin Fairbrother makes his mark with a limit to remember – eight fish for 31lb 6oz • Mighty Rainbow for Mike at Ravensthorpe Reservoir10lb Rainbow for Mike Osgood of Market Harborough • Opening soon ……….Grafham Water Friday 16 March New Lodge TrophyRutland Water Saturday 31 March […]
New Fish Stocks For Packington Somers
Packington Somers Fishery has stocked its lakes with over 2,000 fish across the Meriden complex. With winter the safest time to boost stocks, bosses have split 1,700 F1s to 3lb between Molands, Little Gearys and Willow, and added 300 small barbel to Anniversaries Lake.
Lough Derg-A Fisherman’s Paradise
If you fancy the idea of fishing holidays in Ireland, Lough Derg must come high on the menu of potential destinations. Lough Derg is the largest lake on the River Shannon system and is a natural mixed fishery offering superb pike and coarse fishing. There are so many islands and sheltered bays that offer exciting […]
