07/04/2026
Fighting for Our Waters
⚠️ ANGLING UNDER ATTACK: Is your local swim next? ⚠️
It’s April 2026, and the "war on coarse fishing" is heating up. From Cheshire to Derbyshire, local councils are moving to ban traditional baits or shut down fishing entirely in the name of "biodiversity." 🚫🎣The latest hit: Shakerley Mere has just banned "free baiting." No loose pellets. No groundbait. Just a hook and a prayer.
Why it’s a problem:
1️⃣ Scapegoating: Councils are targeting anglers instead of fixing the REAL sewage and runoff issues.
2️⃣ Loss of Guardians: Who’s going to report the next pollution spill if the anglers are kicked off the bank?
3️⃣ End of a Hobby: These "hard restrictions" are making local waters unfishable for families and clubs who have cared for them for decades.
The Angling Trust is fighting back, but we need to show that we are conservationists, NOT the problem. 🌿Anglers, it’s time to speak up!
Have your local rules changed recently? Are you seeing "stealth bans" in your area? Let’s get the word out before more gates are locked. 👇
