Two #TeamEA Water Bailiffs were assaulted during routine fishing licence checks. Two adults – a father and son – pled guilty to offences including fishing without a licence and have been ordered to pay over £12,000 in fines and costs. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

Compliance visit at our licensed net fishery, followed by a closed season river patrol due to reports of illegal fishing. Please report any suspicious fishing activity ☎️ 0800 807060

Unfortunately not everyone fishing had a rod licence today. If you are planning on going fishing please make sure you have the correct licence and permission from the site owner. gov.uk/fishing-licenc…

Closed season 🚫 patrol along the river Exe. The rivers open again for coarse fishing after the 15 June. If you are fishing 🎣 please make sure you have a valid rod licence to avoid prosecution.

Discarded fishing net like this example we found at Porth beach is a hazard. Nets are dangerous to swimmers, surfers, water users and wildlife. There are strict rules for when and where they can be used. Report cases like this to our hotline 0800 807060.

Fisheries officers out on patrol yesterday, checking the river Tamar and Lyhner for illegal activity. Fishing vessels observed have been inspected for catch and gear type on board. Report illegal fishing activity to us on ☎️ 0800 807060

Engagement visit with Angling Trust REM Dave Wilkins at Kernow Coarse Fishery where we met owner Ryan. KCF has previously benefitted from a fisheries improvement grant, funded by rod licence money. #angling #rodlicence #fisheries improvement

Fisheries - Acute summer weather / thunderstorms Our National Fisheries Team has produced guidance aimed at angling clubs / managers to assist them in protecting their fisheries. Please read and share:

Have you spotted a pollution problem in your local English river? Environment Agency has a new 24/7 online reporting service. If you see something that you think could be water pollution, please try to let them know by calling 0800 80 70 60 or reporting online: gov.uk/report-water-p…

Going fishing? 🎣 Invasive non-native plants and animals kill fish and block waterways. Keep your kit clean to protect your fishing. After you leave the water, remember to: 🔎Check 🚿Clean ☀️Dry It's even more important if you've been abroad! Visit nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/…

Warm weather can mean fish in distress, as warm water holds less oxygen. We can help local angling clubs increase dissolved oxygen with aeration equipment. All paid for by rod licences: gov.uk/fishing-licenc… Please call our hotline if you see fish in distress: 0800 807060

Fisheries boat patrol river Taw and Torridge.

Training day for Devon & Cornwall Police Wildlife Crime Officers together with Angling Trust. Talking about angling and fishing related crime including illegal instruments, nets and traps.

Check this message out from Devon and Cornwall Alert, sent via Neighbourhood Alert: community-messaging.dc.police.uk/Alerts/A/287386

Joint Fisheries and Marine Monitoring patrol along the Cornish North coast.

Just gave a talk to group of cadets learning fly fishing as a new skill for their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Great to meet them and glad to hear they enjoy 🎣 as a sport of their choice.

Good to see all anglers at today’s competition South West Lakes Trust Mainline Baits Official Upper Tamar had a rod licence. Nice to see a few fish 🎣 caught and the weather clearing up.

Evening patrol along the river Fowey in Cornwall. 🏞️ If you are fishing 🎣 for Salmon or Sea trout please make sure you have the correct licence 🐟 gov.uk/fishing-licenc…

How to make a fishery aeration Venturi unit youtu.be/IZyrL5Ojqpo?fe…