EA BYELAW SUMMARY
Summary of Environment Agency Byelaws
& Wye & Usk Foundation Regulations for Coarse Anglers
2006/07 Season
The following is only an abbreviated version of the byelaws for coarse fishing. For a full edition, please see the Environment Agencies website: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/fishing/31465.aspx
Season Dates:
16th June to 14th March (inclusive)
Bait restrictions:
Livebait can only be taken from the water being fished and during the
same period of fishing.
Maggots can only be used between 15th September and 14th March (inclusive).
No fish roe or crayfish baits.
Rod Restrictions:
All anglers over 12 years of age must hold a valid EA rod licence
Rods cannot be left unattended
Lead Restrictions:
No lead weights except for:
Size 8 lead dust shot (0.06g) and smaller
Lead weights of 1oz (28.53g) or more
Lead within lures or weighted flies and within lead-core lines, swim
feeders and self-cocking floats.
Net Restrictions:
Landing & keepnets not to have any knotted or metallic meshes
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR COARSE FISHING ON WUF WATER
As well as the byelaws and fishery specific regulations, there are a few other restrictions that apply to anglers fishing any Wye & Usk Foundation water:
- 1 rod only per angler
- No worm, prawn or shrimp baits
- Any salmon, trout or shad caught while coarse fishing must be returned unharmed to the water immediately
- Catch & Release for all species
- No spinners or lures under 6” (15cm)
- No camping or night fishing
- Anglers must take all litter and equipment with them after fishing. Please appreciate that the Foundation has opened up many new fisheries that were once salmon fishing only. Failure to remove rubbish & discarded tackle will result in owners withdrawing their water from the day ticket scheme.
