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Spring Fishing (Part One): Worm Fishing for Trout on Northumbrian Rivers
It’s that time of year again! The days are getting longer, the worst of the winter weather is (hopefully) behind us and – Hallelujah – the trout fishing season on Northumbrian rivers gets back underway on March 22nd. Unfortunately, due to our geography and climate, just when we think the snow and ice have [...]
Trout Season on the River East Allen set to start with a Ba…
…Bacon Sandwich! Don’t be put off by the cold weather that often accompanies the opening day of the trout season in the North East – one of the newest and most dynamic angling clubs in the region has the perfect antidote. Allen Valley Angling and Conservation, based at Allendale in south west Northumberland, are holding [...]
Angling News for the North East up to February 10th
North East Angling News and Info for the week ending February 10th. Reports compiled from The Journal. News & Info for the Region (click on the links): Game Angling Coarse Angling Sea Angling
Angling News for the Whole North East Region up to July 16th 2011
North East Angling News and Info for the whole of the region for the week ending July 16th. Reports compiled from the Evening Chronicle, The Journal and the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette. News & Info for the North of the Region (click on the links): Game Angling (Evening Chronicle) Coarse Angling (The Journal) Sea Angling (Evening [...]
Angling News for the whole North East Region up to June 12th 2011
North East Angling News and Info for the whole of the region for the week ending June 12th. Reports compiled form the Evening Chronicle, Sunday Sun and Middlesbrough Evening Gazette. News & Info for the North of the Region (click on the links): Game Angling (Evening Chronicle) Coarse Angling (Sunday Sun) Sea Angling (Evening Chronicle) [...]
Kielder Hatchery and Smolt Trap Open Day – 14th May 2011
On the 14th of May the Environment Agency is hosting an open day at Kielder as part of the Living North Sea ‘Fish Migration Day’. The day is an open invitation to all who may be interested in learning more about the Kielder Smolt Trap and the Living North Sea project in general. The event [...]
The First North East Angling Reports of 2011 from The Evening Chronicle
Possible good news for grayling anglers and some valuable info for anyone looking to join a new club in the area in 2011… Game Angling Sea Angling
Wear Coarse Fishery Development Plan: December 2010 Newsletter from the EA
Following on from the well-attended Wear Fishery Workshop held at St. Aidan’s College, Durham, in February 2010, Paul Frear, Fisheries Technical Officer at the Environment Agency (Yorkshire & North East), has produced a newsletter outlining the considerable progress made so far on implementing some of the suggestions . Details include a info on a new [...]
Man-made refuge created for River Wear flood-risk fish
Following-on from the well-attended River Wear Fisheries Angling Workshop, organised by the Environment Agency and held at St Aidans’s College, Durham, back in February, the creation of a fish refuge on the river just outside of the city has been announced. You can read the full article as reported by the BBC here
More Good Political Vibes With Regard to Angling
Following on from positive comments about Angling by senior members of The Conservative and Labour parties, the Liberal Democrats have voiced their support for the sport as an important factor in the promotion of leisure, tourism and conservation. Roger Williams MP said: “There are tough times ahead. Some public funds may no longer be available. Organisations like BASC (and [...]
