Clive (Compact Angler ACA)
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In light of many comments on FM about the taking of fish from rivers. I pondered the legitimacy of taking fish from waterways in general terms an act which, as an angler, I don't subscribe to.
Who makes the rules and who enforces them.
Enough said, I phoned the EA and was directed to the EA website to look for the national fishing bylaws. Having found them without too much difficulty I have just spent a fascinating half hour reading what you can and can't take from rivers and other waterways and what you can and can not do in general terms. For instance I was unaware that when I fish the Thames that if I catch a Zander I must make a written report of the fact within 14 days to the authority. Of course I am aware that many of these bylaws are covered in the rules of many clubs but even the a club that owns or rents the water must comply with the minimum of the bylaws
I will write no more for fear of you all glazing over because you probably know all this stuff but if you want an interesting read about your local regions byelaws here is the link:-
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish/246986/255175/271962/?version=1&lang=_e[/url<br
Who makes the rules and who enforces them.
Enough said, I phoned the EA and was directed to the EA website to look for the national fishing bylaws. Having found them without too much difficulty I have just spent a fascinating half hour reading what you can and can't take from rivers and other waterways and what you can and can not do in general terms. For instance I was unaware that when I fish the Thames that if I catch a Zander I must make a written report of the fact within 14 days to the authority. Of course I am aware that many of these bylaws are covered in the rules of many clubs but even the a club that owns or rents the water must comply with the minimum of the bylaws
I will write no more for fear of you all glazing over because you probably know all this stuff but if you want an interesting read about your local regions byelaws here is the link:-
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish/246986/255175/271962/?version=1&lang=_e[/url<br