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BBC News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Fishing halted due to 'critical' condition of River Trent
Fishing on the River Trent has been suspended by numerous clubs because of "critical conditions" endangering the health of the Anglers Association said itself and other clubs separately took the decision because of "low oxygen levels" caused by the recent hot secretary David Turner said during optimal conditions in winter the oxygenation readings could hit 130-140% but currently some areas were down to 30%.Guidance from the Angling Trust and Environment Agency states that low oxygen level make it harder for the fish to recover from being caught and leaves them more susceptible to diseases and infections. Mr Turner said: "With the lack of rain and the fact we keep getting these high temperatures, the river's become quite a dangerous place for fish."He said this is because there is a correlation between water temperature and its ability to hold oxygen. A slow water flow has also impacted oxygen levels."Even the rain that we've had this week won't get into the river, because the land is so dry, so it's just going to soak into the soil and not run off into the tributaries," he Whittaker, secretary of the Nottingham Piscatorial Society, said its members had been "very supportive" of the decision to suspend fishing and cancel matches."The River Trent is a very precious commodity that we should all look after, [and] as anglers, we're doing our best to look after the fish and the habitat," he said. Both clubs said they had seen reports of dead fish on social media but had not witnessed it within their fishing waters and the decision to suspend fishing was a Turner also said there would be repercussions for any members who go against the advice."If we do find any of our members on our water that have ignored the close signs, they will be dealt with by the committee, and almost certainly will lose their membership," he said.A spokesperson for the Environment Agency confirmed any decision to suspend fishing was down to the angling added the agency works with the Angling Trust to issue advice to fishing clubs regarding the impact of hot weather.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Angling competition to return to Nottingham Victoria Embankment
Competitive angling is returning to Nottingham, thanks to an initiative designed to get younger people into the Canal & River Trust's Let's Fish! programme is to use Nottingham Victoria Embankment as the venue for the inaugural Regional Celebration event on a said the Embankment enjoyed an angling heyday in the 1970s and they were keen to work with Nottingham Anglers Association to bring it event will take place on 26 July with cadet, junior and youth sections, and a chance to progress to national finals. Those interested have been advised they will need to book a place and bring their own fishing equipment and bait, and have an Environment Agency rod licence if aged 13 or over. Help and support will be available from the trust's Let's Fish coaches on the day.A spokesperson said: "This regional celebration is ideal for any young person aged six or over who has been fishing a few times and is keen to learn more."This is one of 30 regional celebration events being held this year in seven regions around the country. "There is both an individual and team element this year with the top team of three from each region going forward to the grand final in April 2026."
