Anglers reported at popular fishery after Environment Agency visit
The EA said illegal fishing undermines its efforts to making fishing sustainable
Several anglers have been reported after the Environment Agency visited a popular fishery in Eccleshall.
Environment Agency enforcement officers say four anglers have been reported for fishing without a licence after a visit to Baden Hall Fishery in Eccleshall.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “Illegal fishing undermines the Environment Agency’s efforts to protect fish stocks and make fishing sustainable.
“Money raised from fishing licence sales is used to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries for the benefit of legal anglers.”
Any angler aged 13 or over, fishing on a river, canal or still water needs a licence to fish. A one-day licence costs from £7.30, and an annual licence currently costs from just £36.80.
Licences are available from gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence or by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
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