In reply to Post #15
Stanwick lakes Northampton have closed today until they have clear direction from government
This isn't about fishing, this is about slowing down the rate on infection and social responsibility....good on them for doing the right thing until they all get the correct and proper information, NOT guess work
Stanwick lakes Northampton have closed today until they have clear direction from government
This isn't about fishing, this is about slowing down the rate on infection and social responsibility....good on them for doing the right thing until they all get the correct and proper information, NOT guess work
In reply to Post #1
Lets hope everyone behaves and we don't get out of hand 'socials', barbecues .
Lets hope everyone behaves and we don't get out of hand 'socials', barbecues .
I see a golf and fishing war brewing! 
In reply to Post #18
fishing solitary
fishing solitary
In reply to Post #18
We've had both before.
We've had both before.
In reply to Post #20
I would have thought the environment agency would have sent an email out to those that bought licence letting people know if they can fish or not there very quick to send one to buy your licence
I would have thought the environment agency would have sent an email out to those that bought licence letting people know if they can fish or not there very quick to send one to buy your licence
In reply to Post #21
its not up to the EA to make any announcement until parliament has discussed and agreed restrictions and that doesn't just include angling.
its not up to the EA to make any announcement until parliament has discussed and agreed restrictions and that doesn't just include angling.
I am under the impression ?
its not so much the fishing more you cant travel there ? unless your house is next to the fishery
its not so much the fishing more you cant travel there ? unless your house is next to the fishery
In reply to Post #23
Travel is a big issue, trying to keep the R rate down from one area to another, then letting anglers travel all over the country and then meet up for a stella
If one reads the travel guidance and "essential" travel, hobbies do not come into that category
Travel is a big issue, trying to keep the R rate down from one area to another, then letting anglers travel all over the country and then meet up for a stella
If one reads the travel guidance and "essential" travel, hobbies do not come into that category
Fishing I just one of many areas where there is a serious lack of clarity. I personally will continue to use common sense and endeavour not to spread the virus and show my fellow human beings respect and socially distance.
In reply to Post #25
shame your in the minority mate
shame your in the minority mate
In reply to Post #24
NEWS
fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two' during lockdown
04 November 2020
Fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two' during lockdown
Having now examined the government's new Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations the Angling Trust is pleased to be able to offer some initial guidance and interpretation to anglers and fishery providers. Our formal guidelines will be published following further consultation with colleagues at Sport England and DCMS once Parliament has debated the regulations today and passed them into law.
Overall the Angling Trust is pleased that ministers have recognised the value of allowing angling and some other forms of outdoor recreation to continue through the forthcoming lockdown period. However, the new rules are more complicated than we had hoped and anglers should be fully aware of what we can and can't do in the next 28 days.
How to Fish
The regulations are clear and you can only leave home to fish with members of your own household, your support bubble or with one other individual. The Rule of Six is now effectively the Rule of Two for most of us. The tightening of the rules on ‘gatherings' means that match fishing or any other organised fishing event is prohibited by law during lockdown. However, competitive fishing will be able to resume once there is a return to the three tier system of restrictions.
On this basis we can announce that all Angling Trust competitions are suspended for the period covering 5th November – 2nd December 2020.
Where to Fish
Angling is deemed a permissible form of ‘outdoor recreation', and a lawful reason to leave home. It can take place, without time limits, within the provision allowing people “to visit a public outdoor space for the purposes of open air recreation”.
A ‘public outdoor space' is defined as an ‘outdoor place to which the public have, or are permitted, access (whether on payment or otherwise).' We believe this clearly includes riverbanks, towpaths, beaches and stillwaters that can either be accessed freely or on the payment of a day ticket or subscription levied by the owner or leased to a publicly available fishing association. The government clearly intends for people to be able to take their outdoor exercise and recreation in the form of angling and these regulations allow this to occur.
Fisheries are not on the published list of businesses that the government has ordered to close and there is no reason that they should do so providing that they operate in accordance with the rules
It does not permit club outings or organised amateur sporting activities of any sort. All indoor or social facilities in any way connected with a fishing venue must close or refer to the relevant Government guidance. Fishing tackle shops, whether onsite or not, can only operate a ‘click and collect' service.
Travelling to fish
Whilst the government have chosen not to write their travel guidance into law we are urging anglers to respect the advice which states that it is permissible to travel in order to:
Put simply, you can travel to go fishing but long journeys should be avoided ‘wherever possible'.
“to spend time or exercise outdoors – this should be done locally wherever possible, but you can travel to do so if necessary (for example, to access an open space)”
Sea anglers should focus on their local beaches and fishing marks and freshwater anglers should not be travelling hundreds of miles in search of fishing during lockdown. It is up to the individual to apply common sense and act within the spirit of the government's guidance. You absolutely cannot leave home to fish if you have Coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating.
How long to fish
There are no limits on the time that can be spent on outdoor recreation which means that anglers are able to continue fishing into and through the hours of darkness providing the other rules are observed.
NEWS
fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two' during lockdown
04 November 2020
Fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two' during lockdown
Having now examined the government's new Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations the Angling Trust is pleased to be able to offer some initial guidance and interpretation to anglers and fishery providers. Our formal guidelines will be published following further consultation with colleagues at Sport England and DCMS once Parliament has debated the regulations today and passed them into law.
Overall the Angling Trust is pleased that ministers have recognised the value of allowing angling and some other forms of outdoor recreation to continue through the forthcoming lockdown period. However, the new rules are more complicated than we had hoped and anglers should be fully aware of what we can and can't do in the next 28 days.
How to Fish
The regulations are clear and you can only leave home to fish with members of your own household, your support bubble or with one other individual. The Rule of Six is now effectively the Rule of Two for most of us. The tightening of the rules on ‘gatherings' means that match fishing or any other organised fishing event is prohibited by law during lockdown. However, competitive fishing will be able to resume once there is a return to the three tier system of restrictions.
On this basis we can announce that all Angling Trust competitions are suspended for the period covering 5th November – 2nd December 2020.
Where to Fish
Angling is deemed a permissible form of ‘outdoor recreation', and a lawful reason to leave home. It can take place, without time limits, within the provision allowing people “to visit a public outdoor space for the purposes of open air recreation”.
A ‘public outdoor space' is defined as an ‘outdoor place to which the public have, or are permitted, access (whether on payment or otherwise).' We believe this clearly includes riverbanks, towpaths, beaches and stillwaters that can either be accessed freely or on the payment of a day ticket or subscription levied by the owner or leased to a publicly available fishing association. The government clearly intends for people to be able to take their outdoor exercise and recreation in the form of angling and these regulations allow this to occur.
Fisheries are not on the published list of businesses that the government has ordered to close and there is no reason that they should do so providing that they operate in accordance with the rules
It does not permit club outings or organised amateur sporting activities of any sort. All indoor or social facilities in any way connected with a fishing venue must close or refer to the relevant Government guidance. Fishing tackle shops, whether onsite or not, can only operate a ‘click and collect' service.
Travelling to fish
Whilst the government have chosen not to write their travel guidance into law we are urging anglers to respect the advice which states that it is permissible to travel in order to:
Put simply, you can travel to go fishing but long journeys should be avoided ‘wherever possible'.
“to spend time or exercise outdoors – this should be done locally wherever possible, but you can travel to do so if necessary (for example, to access an open space)”
Sea anglers should focus on their local beaches and fishing marks and freshwater anglers should not be travelling hundreds of miles in search of fishing during lockdown. It is up to the individual to apply common sense and act within the spirit of the government's guidance. You absolutely cannot leave home to fish if you have Coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating.
How long to fish
There are no limits on the time that can be spent on outdoor recreation which means that anglers are able to continue fishing into and through the hours of darkness providing the other rules are observed.
In reply to Post #27
Nice work fella.
Although...
I'm off back to flippin work tomorrow as half term ends so I don't bloody care!
Nice work fella.
Although...
I'm off back to flippin work tomorrow as half term ends so I don't bloody care!
In reply to Post #27
that was this mornings
that was this mornings
In reply to Post #19
No, just don't be a d**k , and give people an excuse to ban it.
No, just don't be a d**k , and give people an excuse to ban it.