angling trust update

[rugbydanny99]

morning ladies and gents

just reading the update from the angling trust, as far as i can see travelling is still a bit of a grey area and sounds quite broad, what does everyone think

link below

https://anglingtrust.net/2021/03/16/ang ... wqWcoeh-cg

[Mosstrooper]

note the bit about "you can go fishing into the night or overnight from arpil the xth"

too many people out night fishing recently on the fylde in breach of the covid regs and the angling trust advice

[rugbydanny99]

note the bit about "you can go fishing into the night or overnight from arpil the xth"

too many people out night fishing recently on the fylde in breach of the covid regs and the angling trust advice

i think that rule is angled more towards the carp lads who bivvy up/camping in groups rather than the sea anglers who as you know fish tidal water, i could be wrong but i have a feeling that rule is more directed at them

[Granvillen]

The way I read it is
Charter boat fishing is allowed, so most anglers will have to travel to do this.
Match fishing enabled, so most anglers will have to travel to do this.
So the way I see it , you can travel to a venue to fish and you don't have to stop local.
Correct me if i'm wrong.

[micky bay]

looks like blurred edges around the( statutory stay at home restrictions will be lifted) no clear guidance on unnecessary travel or distance you can travel good to hear night fishing is being allowed although i didn't know it was banned as for my first point its probably up to the welsh? or yorkshire policeman who stops you to decide if the journey was necessary or the distance travelled is ok as a motorcyclist i know they arent going to listen to an explanation >Be glad when everything is back to normal cheers mick

[Kev]

The statutory stay at home restriction will be lifted but the guidance will encourage you to minimise travel outside of your local area. This means avoiding making unnecessary journeys, combining trips and avoiding travel at peak times where possible. People should avoid travelling further than is reasonably necessary to take part in, or during, their activity.
For me that gives me the opportunity to fish Mersey marks (previously outside my travel restriction) but not the likes of Morecambe,Cumbria or the East coast....after not wetting a line since before Xmas,i`ll take that

[JoeRoberts]

Says minimise travel outside your local area, so that tells me it's Ok from Monday, what do you all think
I think having a session is a necessary journey




Fishing from March 29th in England – Angling Trust guidelines

Updated: March 25th, 2021

These guidelines have been produced by the Angling Trust in our capacity as the recognised national governing body for all forms of recreational fishing in England. They have been drawn up following extensive dialogue with relevant Government departments and our colleagues in the Environment Agency to help anglers, fishery owners and managers to better understand what is permissible as the current lockdown regulations are lifted from March 29th.

The guidelines follow on from the Angling Trust’s Fishing out of Lockdown submission on February 11th to the Cabinet Office making the case for a relaxation of travel restrictions and a return to all forms of angling including night fishing, charter boat angling and match fishing. Please note, however, that the statutory close season for coarse fishing on rivers remains in place from March 15th to June 15th inclusive.

The regulations have now been published by the Government and they are in line with both our guidelines and those issued by Sport England. They confirm the following from March 29th:

Fishing will remain as a legitimate outdoor recreation or exercise for up to 6 people, or in a larger group if everyone present is from the same two households. A ‘household’ can include the support bubble linked to that household [if eligible].
Outdoor recreational activities and exercise may take place at night so you may fish into or through the night. There are no time limits on outdoor recreation. However, you may not go on holiday to go fishing or use fishing as a pretext for a camping trip. Formal campsites and self-contained holiday accommodation cannot open until April 12th (Step 2).
Angling clubs and fisheries should take steps to ensure that the gathering limits (Rule of 6) are adhered to and that social distancing is not compromised by the enthusiasm of anglers to resume fishing on March 29th. As it is currently permissible to fish into the night it would be entirely possible to fish through the night of March 28th and into the next day. However, fisheries may want to consider opening up in a manner which limits any larger gatherings in car parks or outside the fishery in order to minimise the risk of infection transmission. As long as social distancing is maintained there are no legal limits on the numbers attending any fishery but sensible local management measures will be important.
Match fishing (in freshwater and at sea) can go ahead as an organised outdoor sports gathering from March 29th. Organised outdoor sports will not be subject to the gatherings limits but must be compliant with guidance issued by national governing bodies to ensure appropriate steps, including risk assessments, are taken to make it Covid secure in line with the law. At this stage, these gatherings must only include participants – not spectators.
Private boat fishing under the Rule of 6 and charter boats operating in accordance with Covid precautions should now both be allowed. However, where fishing takes place on a partially enclosed boat (eg with a cabin or lounge area) with the exception of the skipper, those outside the household support bubble must not go indoors (except for access to/use of the toilet).
The statutory stay at home restriction will be lifted but the guidance will encourage you to minimise travel outside of your local area. This means avoiding making unnecessary journeys, combining trips and avoiding travel at peak times where possible. People should avoid travelling further than is reasonably necessary to take part in, or during, their activity.
Tackle shops and other ‘non-essential retail’ can fully open at Step 2 (April 12th) but can continue to offer click/call and collect until this point. Fisheries offering self-contained accommodation such as campsites and holiday lets, where indoor facilities are not shared with other households, can also reopen at this point.
Throughout, anglers must also ensure they are in possession of a valid fishing licence, adhere to fisheries bylaws, including the close season for coarse fishing on rivers, and have permission of the fishery owner.

[Mosstrooper]

note the bit about "you can go fishing into the night or overnight from arpil the xth"

too many people out night fishing recently on the fylde in breach of the covid regs and the angling trust advice

i think that rule is angled more towards the carp lads who bivvy up/camping in groups rather than the sea anglers who as you know fish tidal water, i could be wrong but i have a feeling that rule is more directed at them

No its not angled at course fishermen or it would say so. The exercise rule is what allows fishing, and no exercise is allowed at night. Anybody arguing otherwise is just people making up excuses as to why the rules don't apply to them. The angling trust clearly state no fishing into and through the night, but people are fishing tides at 1am so they are obviously fishing through the night. It might not spread covid but thats beside the point, the main issue is people are ignoring the no night fishing rule by pretending it doesnt apply to them.

[StevieA]

It might not spread covid but thats beside the point.

Surely, that is the point. On the scale of infection management, some bloke fishing on his own on an empty beach in the middle of the night must come pretty low down the list.

[Paul R]

Just common sense, go fishing keep your distance. Only where large gatherings there will be problems.