Anglers heed licence check alert

A blitz by Environment Agency bailiffs on anglers fishing without licences during the Bank Holiday weekend found only two offenders.

Checks were made on 468 anglers at 75 waters in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire and bailiffs noted many had one or eight-day licences.

"Many had heard or read warnings," said environment officer Roger Ferguson.

"We're pleased they took note and made sure they were properly licensed, even if only for a day or week."

All money from rod licences goes back into fisheries and angling facilities.

Anglers caught without a valid rod licence can expect to be prosecuted and face a fine of up to £2,500.