British Waterways’ commitment to promoting angling is reeling with success. Further steps in promoting the great opportunities for anglers along the network and the facilities offered at our commercial fisheries is being highlighted with initiatives taking place across the network.
Robin Evans, Chief Executive of British Waterways will be lending his hand to the sport in July in an event being held at British Waterways’ Makin Fisheries, Warwickshire. His support helps raise awareness of the recent Angling Agreement between British Waterways and angling groups and the need for further commitment in promoting safe, responsible fishing. 2005 saw five million anglers visit the 2,000-mile network run by British Waterways’, which is set to increase through growing visitor numbers and a rising popularity in the pastime activity.
Helping confirm the national commitment are local initiatives such as The Youth Angling Scheme being run by experts in the West Midlands. These sessions offer youngsters the chance to try their hand at fishing on the canals, involving and encouraging youths to take up responsible angling across the waterways. Similar schemes run by British Waterways help involve the local community, reduce crime rates and anti-social behaviour and generally encourage safe, considerate angling.
Liz Sollars, co-ordinator for British Waterways West Midlands’ fishing initiatives, explains: “these schemes are great opportunities for all visitors, especially children, to have fun learning how to fish in their local canal. Community involvement is crucial in combating anti-social behaviour and for teaching safe angling practices. In the last four years, events held by the West Midlands alone have seen over 400 people taking part – it’s great to see the increase in visitor numbers. It means the schemes are successful in allowing people to access, interact and be educated through our waterwaysâ€.
British Waterways has a range of excellent fisheries throughout the country, which are extremely popular with anglers. If you’d like more information about angling at British Waterways’ Fisheries, visit www.waterscape.com/angling or request a copy of the ‘British Waterways Fisheries’ leaflet from the Customer Services Centre on 01923 201120.
British Waterways cares for a 2,000-mile network of canals and navigable rivers across the country and works with a broad range of public, private and voluntary sector partners to improve the social, economic and environmental benefits of the inland waterways. For more information visit www.britishwaterways.co.uk
Makin Fisheries has been created for the angler’s enjoyment with 18 landscaped pools and over 500 well maintained and reed fringed permanent swims. Makin Fisheries are located on Bulkington Road, Wolvey, Warwickshire.
Waterscape.com is a comprehensive, easy to use online guide to all Britain’s inland waterways. It promotes and provides information on all waterways in the UK, including rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs, working in conjunction with the Environment Agency, The Broads Authority and British Waterways. www.waterscape.com
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