Looks like someone is netting close inshore next to trow rocks

[Charlton]

To report any incidents contact the relevant IFCA if it is a migratory fish issue the EA will be informed, they are cross warranted in any case

South of the Tyne North Eastern IFCA Welcome
North of the Tyne Northumberland IFCA Welcome - NIFCA

cheers Les

[bandit]

the 1's at sandy bay were actually in the flatty pool, nowhere near the mouth.

so, unless it was some kind of study, which a doubt, when fish are travelling to spawn,

a can't see it being legal.

That will be for sea trout this time of year

[codling9]

Thanks for your advice/contacts lads I have seen a red boat off the middle of the beach as well in recent weeks

[Northumberland IFCA]

After concerns were raised by NESA forum members regarding the possibility of illegal netting in the district; one of our fishery officers travelled to the River Wansbeck to investigate. This was on 14/4/2014 at around 11:30am.
Upon conversing with staff at the boat club, it transpired that the markers sighted (white, plastic milk bottles) were in fact anchored at either side of the river and were being used as improvised navigation markers. This was confirmed by the fishery officer.
They were placed there by someone wishing to tow/push a vessel up the river.
It was also mentioned that some of the markers had been washed away by the sea. It is possible that these have been sighted away from the mouth of the river.
Northumberland IFCA will gladly investigate any suspicious activity noted by the RSA community in the district. Please contact the office on (01670) 797 676 and ask to speak to a fishery officer.

[davidhayley1945]

thanks for looking into the netting incident off Wansbeck and the quick reply,hope this puts the lads at ease. davy.

[Davey1970]

am pleased with the outcome, and hope we haven't waste'd valuable time and expense,

like me, many people say nothing, worrying about time wasting.
thank's again.

#davey

[ed209]

am pleased with the outcome, and hope we haven't waste'd valuable time and expense,

like me, many people say nothing, worrying about time wasting.
thank's again.

#davey

I wouldn't worry about time wasting, if its with the best intention. If nobody tells them about suspicious things then they can't do anything about it.

[Daysofspeed]

It doesn't explain the markers at Shields/Marsden though.

[loopy]

The Shields incident is in the North Eastern IFCA district, Contact Us south of the Tyne as posted by me earlier. Have you reported it as I did up here in Northumberland? I can assure you the NIFCA officers welcome any reports from anglers in the Northumberland district and it is not seen in any way as a waste of time.

[tonyfromalnwick]

Nice one Les.

Members should really keep the phone numbers on their mobiles...01670 797 676 for any reports or suspicious goings on north of the Tyne.

[codling9]

Yep Loopy I have reported it - haven't heard back yet but thanks for the link

[Davey1970]

it was the 6th when a was up at sandy bay, (cambois side), there was a couple of gent's fishing there, and the float's a seen weren't milk bottle's.

a have spoke to a nice gentleman on the phone who was very interested.

thank's for the number.

Davey.