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Catch and release restriction remains at Watersmeet and Glenthorne Fishery as salmon numbers are still low after disease.
From 22 February 2017 the MMO will be issuing letters to fishermen.
Eels are an endangered species. Be aware of the strict conditions when fishing them to make sure stocks are not exploited.
Two new fish passes at South Low in north Northumberland have opened up 22km of stream, making it easier for fish migration.
The European Commission granted the UK and other Member States quota for undulate ray in 2017 in some areas.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is now able to publish the bass industry guidance for 2017.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) supports launch event.
The MMO is pleased to confirm the dates for European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) panels for 2017.
On 9 December 2016 the master and owner of the fishing vessel Honeybourne III PD905 pleaded guilty to breaching fisheries regulations.
Wear Rivers Trust and the Environment Agency have worked together to make fish migration easier on County Durham beck.
The 2nd annual fisheries report outlines how rod licence funds are spent.
Environment Agency officers report plenty of salmon activity in Taunton.
John Ward Agency (Fleetwood) Limited pleaded guilty to failing to submit sales notes and selling fish under the minimum landing size.
From November 2016 the MMO will move from a quarterly to monthly billing.
Fishing Focus is a marine newsletter published by Defra to keep stakeholders informed about the work we are doing.
Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans
MMO announces that £800,000 funding has been offered to each of the six Fisheries Local Action Groups under EMFF scheme
Owner and master of under 10 metre vessel pleads guilty to fisheries offences.
Environment Agency surveys at Saltburn-by-the-Sea indicate mine water treatment scheme is helping restore a once heavily polluted Gill.
Anglers are reminded to remain by their rods at all times to prevent pike deaths when fishing as winter enforcement patrols start.
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