Salmon & Sea Trout National Byelaws Feedback Form
The Environment Agency is proposing new national byelaws for salmon and sea trout fishing. Your feedback will help shape a balanced and informed submission.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Home Postcode
Which River/Catchments Do You Fish (select as appropriate)
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Ribble & Tributaries
Lune & Tributaries
Kent & Tributaries
Eden & Tributaries
Derwent & Tributaries
Border Esk & Tributaries
West Cumbrian River inc Duddon, Annas, Crake, Cumbrian Esk, Irt, Ehen
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Salmon Catch and Release Proposal - EA proposal: Mandatory catch and release of salmon on At Risk or Probably At Risk rivers
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Yes
No
Undecided
Comment as required
Sea Trout Slot Limit ProposalEA considering a “slot limit” – anglers can only retain sea trout within a certain size range. Do you support a sea trout “slot limit”?
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Yes
No
Undecided
Comment as required
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Method Restrictions
EA is proposing method restrictions similar to the Derwent: ban on worm, barbless hooks, hook size/number limits.
Worm Fishing
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Fully Banned
Allowed Under A Float
Allowed With Barbless Hooks Only
No Restrictions
Dont' Know
Comment as required
Hooks - Do you support the use of barbless-only hooks?
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Yes
No
Undecided
Hooks - Do you support limiting hook size and/or number (e.g., on flies/lures/shrimp)?
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Yes
No
Undecided
Comment as required (HOOKS)
Local vs National ApproachSome fisheries believe local byelaws are better tailored than national ones.
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Set nationally
Set locally for each river system
A combination (national baseline + local flexibility
Don't know
Comment as required
Other Suggestions / Concerns - Are there other ideas you believe the EA should consider as part of these proposals?
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Submission
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