Fungal infection likely cause of Northumberland fish deaths. Environment Agency experts investigating reports of fish deaths in a Northumberland river believe a natural fungal infection to be the cause. A […]
Tamar salmon tagged to provide vital data on health of fish stocks. The Environment Agency has completed the mammoth task of tagging more than 4,000 juvenile salmon smolts (juveniles) before […]
Crab lobster die-off. The disturbing scenes of thousands of crabs and lobsters washed up on the beaches on the Yorkshire and Teeside beaches have caused widespread alarm and major media […]
South West fisheries get a New Year boost. Thousands of fish have found new homes in Cornwall and around the Plymouth area thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual restocking programme. […]
Christmas stocking gives West Country fish numbers a boost. Thousands of fish have found new homes just in time for Christmas thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual restocking programme. The […]
Government back in court over failure to tackle river pollution. WWF, Angling Trust and Fish Legal renew legal challenge over harmful pollution in England’s rivers. Government accused of “shirking its […]
52 illegal nets and traps seized during pandemic. The Environment Agency has seen an increase in the amount of illegal fishing devices found along East Anglian river banks. In just […]
Emergency byelaw to protect Severn salmon stocks extended. The Environment Agency is extending an emergency byelaw to protect salmon in the River Severn and its estuary until 15 December. Following […]
Exeter fish pass extended after weir washes away. Fish in the River Exe in south-west England can swim easier upstream now a fish pass has temporarily been extended. Except during […]
Fisherman fined for breaking fisheries bylaws. A licensed net fisherman was given a substantial fine and made to pay legal costs after admitting breaking fisheries byelaws in breach of his […]
New contract extends fisheries partnership with the Angling Trust. The Angling Trust has been awarded a new contract to undertake essential angling services including tackling illegal angling and encouraging more […]