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Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
You must follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing…
‘Close seasons’ are seasons when you can’t fish for some types of fish on…
You’re only allowed to keep a certain amount of the fish you catch. These…
There are rules on how many rods you can use at a time, and the types of…
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report and safety leaflet for fishers.
Capsizing due to insufficient stability is a major cause of fatalities for fishing vessels under 24m length, especially those under 15m.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
North West and Border Esk byelaws are statutory rules (regulated by law) and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency produces a range of fishing safety publications and survey preparation guidance
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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