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Post by naf on Mar 4, 2011 23:45:52 GMT
There seems to be a decline in places available for free fishing. Is this so the local authority or EA can transfer responsiblity and costs.
I also beleive all canals should be free fishing (no clubs or daytickets) as they are accesed via public land and remain free to all walkers, cyclists and canoists... why are anglers any different, i cant imagine a cycling club being given permission to charge for people to cycle a particular length of towpath, would they ?..
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Post by envagencyyorkshire on Mar 10, 2011 12:56:25 GMT
Q: There seems to be a decline in places available for free fishing. Is this so the local authority or EA can transfer responsiblity and costs. I also beleive all canals should be free fishing (no clubs or daytickets) as they are accesed via public land and remain free to all walkers, cyclists and canoists... why are anglers any different, i cant imagine a cycling club being given permission to charge for people to cycle a particular length of towpath, would they ?
A: Fisheries on canals are overseen by British Waterways. Many local authorities also run fisheries. Leasing these out to a club can mean that public funds aren’t spent on the management of that fishery, but it can also mean that fisheries are better run, as they are overseen by enthusiasts with a passion for the lake, and a daily presence that allows them to spot potential problems in advance. The Environment Agency maintains a mixture of club leases and free fishing.
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