River Camel salmon better protected thanks to new rules
New rules to protect salmon in the River Camel have been introduced by the Environment Agency.
The rules, which come into effect on 1 January 2025, will see a ban on the use of bait and lures in designated areas of the river.
The Environment Agency says the new rules are necessary to protect the declining salmon population in the River Camel.
In recent years, the number of salmon returning to the river to spawn has fallen significantly. In 2023, only 200 salmon were counted returning to the river, compared to over 1,000 in 2000.
The Environment Agency says the decline in salmon numbers is due to a number of factors, including over-fishing, pollution, and climate change.
The new rules are designed to address the issue of over-fishing. The Environment Agency says that bait and lures can be harmful to salmon, as they can damage their mouths and gills.
The ban on bait and lures will apply to designated areas of the river where salmon are known to spawn. These areas will be clearly marked with signs.
The Environment Agency says it will be working with local angling clubs to ensure that the new rules are followed.
Anglers who are caught using bait or lures in designated areas will be liable to a fine.
The new rules have been welcomed by conservationists. The Salmon and Trout Association says that the rules are a “positive step” towards protecting salmon in the River Camel.
The association says that the new rules will help to reduce the number of salmon that are killed or injured by anglers.
The association also says that the new rules will help to protect the river’s ecosystem. Salmon are an important part of the river’s food chain, and their decline has had a negative impact on other species of fish and wildlife.
The new rules are a welcome step towards protecting salmon in the River Camel. It is hoped that the rules will help to increase the number of salmon returning to the river to spawn, and that this will help to restore the river’s ecosystem.
River Camel salmon better protected thanks to new rules
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