Environment Agency enforces annual close season for salmon and sea trout fishing

The Environment Agency (EA) is enforcing the annual close season over the winter months to help protect salmon and sea trout from disturbance when spawning, allowing stocks to grow.



Angler gets penalty that could have bought 19 rod licences

Ryan Sims from Castle Donington, Leicestershire, has been found guilty of fishing illegally.



Rotherham angler catches £400 penalty

A Rotherman man has been found guilty of fishing illegally in a case brought by the Environment Agency to Northampton Magistrates Court on Monday 24 October.



International Paint spills banned chemical into conservation area

The company was found guilty despite denying charges that a banned chemical got into the Yealm estuary in Devon from its paint testing facility near Plymouth.



Environment Agency issues drought permits to Yorkshire Water

The Environment Agency has issued drought permits that will allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in 12 reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.