Fylde Boat Angling Club

Some pictures from recent trips. We are still running our half price membership offer, contact us for details.

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Welcome to New Member Matt Bean who was tractor trained today, Matt and his Father are new to Boat Sea fishing in the area so as usual let's share the knowledge and help out where we can, as they will be looking to buddy up launching for a while.. so remember to post if your planning on going out

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DIZZY&HOGFATHER Small boats from Fylde Boat Angling Club fishing off Blackpool.

Black and white we are back

Good morning everyone

The Government have now formally responded to the representations made by the Angling Trust. We have promoted the huge benefits of fishing on individual health and wellbeing and have been able to present a case to which the Government have listened. On this basis I am pleased to announce that fishing will be permitted during the third national lockdown.

The DCMS Sports Team confirmed the following;

“fishing is allowed as exercise so long as participants adhere to the rules on staying local, gathering limits, social distancing and limiting the time spent outdoors”

This has also been confirmed by DEFRA;

“Cabinet Office have now officially confirmed that angling / fishing (incl. sea fishing off private boats, water sports) can be considered exercise and are hence permitted.”

And by Sport England here -
https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/coronavirus/return-play/frequently-asked-questions-national-lockdown-restrictions

We have worked extremely hard to reach this position and we as anglers have a duty to abide by the strict conditions under which fishing is once again permitted. With infection rates and death tolls rising we must stick to the Government’s rules and ensure that angling remains part of the solution and does not cause problems.

Please bear in mind these key points which will be reflected in the new Angling Trust guidelines which we will publish shortly:

- This is a strictly limited resumption of LOCAL fishing and very different to how we have been allowed to operate since May
- We are in a National Lockdown and this must be respected. The law requires a ‘reasonable excuse’ to leave your home or penalties will apply.
- The government has recognised that fishing can be seen as exercise, which is expressly permitted under the lockdown rules, although outdoor recreation is not.
- Organised sporting gatherings are prohibited so no match fishing.
- The exercise is limited to once a day so no overnight fishing whatsoever.
- To remain within the law you should follow the government’s guidance, and only fish locally. If you have no local fishing available then you will have to take your daily exercise in other ways.

We are once again able to enjoy the sport we love at a time when many others can not and we must ensure that every angler adheres to the rules.

I would ask all anglers who are not members to join the Angling Trust and give us your support. We have worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome and that is only possible thanks to the support of our new and existing members. I would ask all anglers who value their ability to go fishing to make the same commitment as your fellow anglers have and join the Angling Trust. We are stronger together!

Membership - Angling Trust https://anglingtrust.net/membership/

Stay safe and very best fishes

Jamie Cook

CEO – Angling Trust

Due to the lockdown circumstances membership reduction for 2021.

Just in case anyone had any doubts... we can still fish

We’ve been going through the new Tier 4 Covid regulations for England which were published yesterday before updating our Guidelines and producing this handy at a glance guide to the restrictions in all tiers.
The full Angling Trust Guidelines are now available here -
Covid-19 - Angling Trust https://anglingtrust.net/covid-19/

There are some important differences in advice for anglers, clubs and fisheries in Tier 4 areas, so please do read our full guidance linked above if you live in a tier 4 location.

Please enjoy your fishing but stay local and stay safe.