You should travel to fishing venues on your own or with members of your household –
abide by current guidelines on social distancing whilst fishing.
Only travel based on what is allowed under current Government guidelines.

MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING

Maintain a distance of at least 2 metres from other people (unless members of your household)
 in line with government guidance.

PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE

Use hand sanitiser before and after touching locks, gates etc. Disposable gloves and use of face
masks where appropriate are recommended.

PERMITTED FISHING

Fishing from beach and shore is permitted, along with small scale private boat fishing – provided
you adhere to social distancing guidelines. Night fishing in England is currently permissible.

FISHING FROM PIERS AND BREAKWATERS

To avoid over-crowding, avoid fishing from piers and breakwaters if you have other alternatives.

READ HARBOUR / COUNCIL NOTICES

Pay careful attention to harbour and local council notices – if unsure seek guidance.

KAYAK AND BOAT FISHING

Following government approval for water sports to resume, we can clarify that this includes
solo boat and kayak fishing, and shared boat fishing with members of your household or up to
5 other people where social distancing can be maintained.

SHARING OF FISHING TACKLE

Sharing equipment is permitted although should be kept to a minimum. If equipment is shared to
take someone fishing, you should practice strict hand hygiene, cleaning your hands thoroughly
before and after use. Equipment should be cleaned thoroughly in line with wider guidance on hygiene.

WHO YOU CAN FISH WITH

You can fish with members of your household or up to 5 other people outside your household –
stick to social distancing guidelines at all times.

SHARING OF FISHING POSITIONS

No sharing of fishing positions / marks except by members of the same household, or unless
anglers can maintain social distancing at all times.

COMPETITION FISHING

The Head of Sports Participation at DCMS agreed that the new Angling Trust best practice guidelines
were ‘sensible’ and were issued as the basis for a safe resumption of match fishing in England from May 25th.

PEG SPACING

For shore match fishing, we favour leaving peg spacing to the common sense of match organizers
but recommend a 15 metre space. A 15 metre space would be preferable for pleasure fishing.

NIGHT FISHING

Fishing at night in England is currently allowed. When fishing is finished any night shelters must be
removed and people should return home.

TACKLE SHOPS

Since June 15th, tackle shops have been allowed to open subject to retail safety guidance.
Tackle shops are also able to carry on trading by remote ordering (online, phone text or post).

IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

Do not leave home if you have symptoms of Covid-19 and follow Government advice on self-isolation and testing.