Freshwater anglers reminded to buy licences for new season

Wed, 12 Feb 2020

Freshwater anglers are being reminded to buy a licence ahead of the 2020/21 season and enjoy fishing in the Isle of Man’s scenic reservoirs and rivers. 

 

Daily, weekly or seasonal angling licences are issued by the Isle of Man Government and allow fishing in Ballure, Clypse, Cringle, Kerrowdhoo, Sulby and West Baldwin reservoirs, all of which are stocked with high-quality rainbow trout.  

 

The reservoir fishing season runs from 10th March 2020 to 31st January 2021 and the Other Waters season begins 1st April.

 

IOM Gov said there's been a small increase in prices this year, with an adult reservoir season licence costing £213.50 - young people aged between 14 and 18 will pay £81 and it remains free to children under 14. 

 

The money raised from recreational fishing licenses contributes towards activities such as anti-poaching operations and habitat conservation, enabling sustainable management of the Isle of Man’s freshwater fisheries.

 

Geoffrey Boot MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, said: ‘The licenses are excellent value for money and allow residents and visitors alike to fish in some of the most scenic reservoirs and rivers anywhere in Britain.

 

‘The Programme for Government pledges to ensure more people get out and enjoy our fantastic surroundings.'

 

During the 2019 season, a survey of reservoir anglers was carried out by the Isle of Man Government, with over three-quarters of respondents rating the quality of the reservoir fishery as either excellent or very good.

 

Gift certificates are also available by contacting fisheries@gov.im or by calling 685857.

 

For further information on recreational fishing, including the full list of licence prices, visit www.gov.im/fisheries.

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