We cannot stress how important your catch returns are. It is the main source of information available which enables us to know and understand what is happening to our fishing. The Environment Agency also use these figures, together with other data, to determine the policy they adopt for each river. This ranges from suggesting/imposing a reduction in catch limits to a complete ban on the keeping of fish. The policy adopted is reviewed every year.

We urge all members and permit holders to complete their returns; When fish are caught and taken, when fish are caught and returned, and when no fish were caught at all. All day ticket holders are particularly requested to complete their returns as many of you appear to forget and we really do need your help in order to keep our fishing.