The Angling Trades Association's "Take a Friend Fishing" initiative is back!
Between 26 July and 31 August existing fishing licence holders can register for a FREE one-day fishing licence from the Environment Agency for a friend.
To register visit: https://t.co/zOKAzl2dsI
Two #TeamEA Water Bailiffs were assaulted during routine fishing licence checks.
Two adults – a father and son – pled guilty to offences including fishing without a licence and have been ordered to pay over £12,000 in fines and costs.
Read more: https://t.co/5p0aZJOAJH
If you own land or property, don't be a waste criminal's next victim.
Make sure you know how to protect yourself and what to look out for.
Find out more: https://t.co/P2rFvkh9L1
Every month our fisheries enforcement officers do a joint patrol with the Angling Trust VBS.
They talk to anglers, check rod licences & monitor hotspots for illegal traps.
Don’t forget buy your rod licence or renew at https://t.co/HSSWcC9kKc
@AnglingTrust
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@EnvAgencyAnglia
result tackling #wastecrime 🕵️landowner prosecuted & ordered to pay £9,352 ⚖️ for allowing tenant https://t.co/ZurURwVlXQ to operate illegal waste site #WestTilbury
Remember, it’s #CloseSeason for coarse fishing on rivers. This means it's illegal to fish for coarse fish in rivers until 15 June.
If you spot incidents of illegal fishing, you can report this to the Environment Agency’s incident number 0800 807060.
Over the weekend @EnvAgencyAnglia#Fisheries Enforcement Officers led a joint blitz with @EPWildlife and @AnglingTrust VBS at #Hanningfield Reservoir #Essex. Over 150 anglers had their rod licenses checks and 27 were reported for not having a valid one 🕵️🕵️🎣🎣
On Saturday @EnvAgencyAnglia#Fisheries Enforcement Officer audited 📖a fish stocking 🐟at an #Hadleigh and District Angling Society lake. Everyone involved were compliant with the Keeping and Introduction of Fish Regulations 2015 😀
An Essex man was handed a 14 month prison sentence for an illegal waste operation.
Full story here: https://t.co/sikPRYmaMR
Anyone with information about waste crime should contact our hotline 0800 80 70 60 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
#Crime#Essex
Our officers recently joined @RuralPolicingSC in Sudbury.
They met with members of the public and provided advice and guidance on angling issues and illegal fishing.
If you have concerns about illegal fishing please contact us on 0800 807060.
#fishing#Sudbury
Officers recently joined forces with @EPWildlife and the @AnglingTrust to patrol the mid Essex area and the River Chelmer.
Fortunately all anglers were fishing legally and enjoying the weather.
Make sure you have a fishing licence before you head out: https://t.co/EL8RJbiVQ0