River falling quite quickly on the upper beats but still considerable colour.  With no rain it should be possible on some upstream  high water beats tomorrow -better on Sunday as long as there is no more rain.  Some is forecast overnight however.


Picture below of Dave Roberts Carrots fish, 12lbs reported yesterday.  His third of the season.

Friday, April 8th, 2016 All the latest fishing news from the Angling Trust and Fish Legal including ... another police force joins the crackdown on poaching, a protest by sea anglers, concerns over river pollution and some great money-saving offers for members Angling Trust News At last! Fish passage legislation long overdue - now we must act to protect ALL fish and rivers The Angling Trust has welcomed the Government’s long overdue fish passage legislation which will speed up the process of removing obstructions to fish migration, such as weirs, or constructing fish passes. In general, the Trust believes that weir removal is best for rivers and fish unless it can be shown to be damaging to property or fisheries, in which case alternatives such as fish passes should be considered. Introduction of this legislation is a key demand in the Angling Trust’s Save Our Salmon campaign, because urgent action to ease thousands of barriers to migration is vital to reverse the decline in salmon stocks. The work will also benefit countless other fish species such as barbel, chub, trout, eels and roach. > Read more Powick Weir Meeting The Angling Trust is hosting a Special Midlands Fisheries Forum at Worcester Racecourse on Thursday, April 28, to allow anglers and other interested parties the opportunity to discuss the Environment Agency and Severn Rivers Trust ‘Unlocking the Severn for People and Wildlife’ project, which includes finding fish passage solutions at Powick Weir on the River Teme. > Reserve a place at the Fisheries Forum Have you got yours yet? Keith Arthur has - have you? Watch HERE. If you are due to get a rod licence go to our website www.fishinginfo.co.uk and click on "Buy A Rod Licence". While you're there check out river and weather conditions and "bookmark" your local fishing events, clubs, venues and tackle shops so you can find them quickly next time. Humberside Police joins crackdown on poaching The Angling Trust has formally welcomed Humberside Police to Operation Traverse, the multi-agency initiative aimed at tackling poaching and fish theft in the East of England. Following on from the recent national roll-out of the Voluntary Bailiff Service, it now means that fisheries enforcement and awareness of fisheries-related crime continues to strengthen. > Read more Now follow Facebook in your Region We’ve launched new Facebook pages for the Angling Trust’s Regions providing information relevant to where you live to keep you updated on local meetings and forums, enforcement work, pollution issues, participation events and other news. Click here to find a link to your Region’s page on the Angling Trust Facebook site – please follow any that are relevant to where you live or go fishing. Thank you for visiting us at The Big One The Angling Trust would like to thank everyone who popped along to our stand at The Big One show in Farnborough last month, or took part in the Family Fishing indoor fun organised in conjunction with the Get Hooked On Fishing charity. Despite traffic problems on the Saturday, visitors appeared to be having a great time snapping up bargains, meeting angling celebs and checking out some top quality presentations. > News from The Big One Bass anglers to march on Fisheries Minister The Angling Trust is encouraging sea anglers in the South West to attend a demonstration in Cornwall this weekend against the unfair and insufficient bass regulations. Protesters will be calling for a fair deal for bass and anglers outside the Constituency Office of Fisheries Minister George Eustice in Camborne on Saturday. > Read more Fish Legal News You can read more Fish Legal news HERE More delays put future of tidal lagoons in doubt The recent setbacks suffered by the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon is good news for anglers. With the Government announcing a six-month review of the economic case for tidal lagoons plus its refusal to agree to the developer’s proposed price subsidy, the whole project is likely to be significantly delayed again – if not put in doubt. Fish Legal and the Angling Trust are seriously concerned about the impact this development will have on marine and migratory fish in the Severn Estuary. > Read more Water giant urged to come clean over Cumbria pollution Questions are being asked about exactly what is coming out of a temporary outfall pipe that has been discharging from the United Utilities’ Kendal Sewage Treatment Works straight into the river Kent in Cumbria since December 2015. A foul-smelling, cloudy discharge of sewage effluent became evident, after Storm Desmond caused serious damage to the Lake District plant. > Read more General News and Classifieds Events and articles of interest from the Angling Trust and the world of fishing Places to fish and much more on fishinginfo.co.uk Stuck for somewhere to fish now that the river closed season is with us? You can find plenty of stillwater venues to fish on the Angling Trust’s Fishinginfo.co.uk website. Plus there’s loads of information on tackle shops, clubs, coaches and events. Check it out at fishinginfo.co.uk – you can even buy your rod licence there! Help us get more people fishing more often... Our participation events and competitions are for anglers of all abilities. Get involved, come along, bring a friend and have a go! Don't forget that occasional anglers and newcomers can buy a one-day or eight-day rod licence. You can buy a rod licence through fishinginfo.co.uk New for 2016 - Let's Go Family Fishing Everyone remembers the first fish they caught and the joy angling has brought to them since then. We're committed to ensuring as many people as possible take that first step into angling and go on to become a lifelong angler too. Our new ‘Let's Go Family Fishing’ project will deliver fun, social and safe angling days out for all ages. We'll provide free resources and training for clubs and fisheries to not only let families have a go at angling, but also find out about their local clubs and fisheries. More info from your Angling Trust Regional Officer - call us on 01568 620 447 to be put in touch. Free session for juniors at Nottinghamshire lake Do you live in the Nottingham area and want to go fishing? The Angling Trust and Nottingham Anglers’ Association have organised a free ‘Get Into Angling’ event for juniors at Kodak Lakes, Annesley, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday, April 23. Contact Ian Wilks on 07712 446514 for more information. You can find more details about events in your area at fishinginfo.co.uk 'Have A Go' at Living Heritage Country Fairs Our Coach Volunteers at Living Heritage Fairs host 'Have a Go' angling sessions, where you or your family can have a free 20-minute angling lesson. This weekend they are at Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Notts. but for a complete list of Living Heritage Country Fair dates and locations near to you click HERE Calling All Clubs - Get 'Fishmarked'! Fishmark is our award to clubs with the right standards of management, child protection, equality and ethics. The benefits of Fishmark status includes: easier access to funding, better publicity, increased membership, priority access to coaches and coaching and increased safety for club members. It's FREE of charge - just get your club to contact Dave Evans on dave.evans@anglingtrust.net or 07854 239 721 Competition News Read all the latest Angling Trust Competition news HERE Andy powers his way to Fish 'O' Mania finals Andy Power is the latest match angler to book his place in this year's Fish ‘O’ Mania finals, overcoming a strong wind and low temperatures to win at Woodland View Fishery, Droitwich. Andy took carp to 6lbs on 4mm pellet, hard on the bottom for a winning weight of 134lbs. > Catch up with the Fish 'O' Mania qualifiers Great Offers for Angling Trust Members Some great special offers and discounts for our members. There are more membership benefits on our website. To access these offers you will need the membership number at the foot of this email. > Read more Special offer: 25% off Game Fair tickets at Ragley Hall A special discounted rate of £15 per adult day-ticket is available to Angling Trust members visiting The Game Fair at Ragley Hall this summer. To access this discount, simply click HERE and enter your Angling Trust membership number (printed on your membership card). You'll benefit from The Game Fair's plans to make the event as inclusive as possible for all visitors to Ragley Hall plus members of the Angling Trust will have access to privileged rates and services as well as discounts on packages including have-a-go sessions. > All the latest news from The Game Fair Save £30 on VIP tickets for UK Game Fair, Stoneleigh Angling Trust members can get an extra special deal on VIP Tickets to the UK Game Fair at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on 22-24 July. Your VIP ticket will give you exclusive access to a private enclosure where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the game fair throughout the day. It also includes fast track car parking and entry, teas and coffees, private catering, lunch with glass of wine or soft drink, complimentary glass of bubbly, free cloakroom plus lots more. The package is normally worth £75 but Angling Trust members pay just £45 per ticket – a saving of 40%! > Claim your VIP ticket discount now! 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