fishing rod and reel

Fishing & Covid-19 – Update from Fisheries Management Scotland

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_post_title date_format=”j M, Y” featured_image=”off” module_class=”misc_page_title” _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text module_class=”content-links” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

See latest blog from Fisheries Management Scotland (FMS):

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic    FMS logo

  by alan /

We have received a number of enquiries as to whether fishing is included in the Government’s list of exercises permitted during the lockdown, or indeed whether all fishing should cease. The approach adopted by the UK and Scottish Governments is designed to prevent the spread of the virus, supporting and sustaining the NHS, and ultimately saving lives.

https://www.gov.scot/news/effective-lockdown-to-be-introduced/

Ultimately, it is for individual proprietors to determine whether fishing can take place in accordance with the latest announcements. However, we do not consider that fishing is an essential activity, and, in most cases, it requires a degree of travel which could not be considered essential.

It is our view that the fisheries management and angling communities should play a full part in this greater societal commitment, and therefore it is the strong recommendation of Fisheries Management Scotland that we should refrain from fishing during the lockdown period.

We will review this position in three weeks’ time as the Government position is reviewed.

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][/et_pb_comments][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”border-right: 0px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);||padding-right: 0px;”][/et_pb_sidebar][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Related Posts

Scroll to Top