Leicester Angler Prosecuted for Fishing Offences
28th October 2024, GOV UK
A Leicester angler has been prosecuted for fishing offences after being caught fishing without a rod licence and using illegal fishing methods.
The man, who has not been named, was fishing at Cossington Meadow Fishery in Leicestershire on 20th October 2024 when he was approached by Environment Agency fisheries enforcement officers.
Officers checked the man’s rod licence and found that he did not have one. They also discovered that he was using a keep net, which is illegal to use in inland waters in England.
The man was issued with a fixed penalty notice for fishing without a rod licence and using illegal fishing methods. He was also ordered to forfeit his keep net and the fish he had caught.
Rod licences are required by anyone over the age of 12 who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, or eels in England and Wales. They can be purchased online or from Post Offices.
Keep nets are illegal to use in inland waters in England because they can trap fish and cause them to die. Fish must be returned to the water immediately after they have been caught.
Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officer, Mark Roberts, said:
“It is important that anglers follow the rules and regulations when fishing. Not only is it illegal to fish without a rod licence or use illegal fishing methods, but it can also damage the environment and harm fish stocks.
“We will continue to take action against anyone who breaks the rules and regulations.”
Notes to editors:
- The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
- Fisheries enforcement officers have the power to check rod licences, fishing equipment, and fish catches.
- Anyone who breaks the fishing rules and regulations may be issued with a fixed penalty notice or prosecuted in court.
- More information about rod licences and the rules and regulations for fishing in England and Wales can be found on the Environment Agency website.
Leicester angler prosecuted for fishing offences
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