Environment Agency Fisheries Officers working in the Gtr Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire. Follow us on Facebook @NWFishEA1
North-West England
Joined November 2012
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EA Fisheries - G Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire retweeted
Our fisheries officers have boosted the populations of dace, chub and roach in Greater #Manchester as 4,000 fish have been released into the River Tame.
The fish were released at two locations in the river, near Hyde.
Read more 🎣👇
gov.uk/government/news/river…
1/3 Fancy working with us?
We're excited to announce a rare opportunity for two individuals passionate about the natural environment and ready to take on the challenge of tackling unlicensed angling.
2/3 As a Fisheries Support Officer, your focus will be rod license compliance however you will also be expected to support the team with other essential work throughout the year.
To learn more, follow the link below: 👇
environmentagencyjobs.tal.ne…
EA Fisheries - G Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire retweeted
Harvest season’s in full swing.
The team are working hard to collect this season’s production.
Watch this space, next stop….counting and delivery.
#fish #fishing #fishfarm #teamea #harvest2024
We apologize for our recent silence on Facebook. Unfortunately, our previous Facebook page was reported and subsequently removed. As a result, we’ve had to fresh— you can follow us by following the link below 👇
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Last week, our officers partnered with @AnglingTrust local voluntary bailiffs to visit various waters across #Wigan and #Cheshire.
Interested in joining the voluntary bailiff service? Check out the link below for more info 👇
anglingtrust.net/freshwater-…
EA Fisheries - G Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire retweeted
We are currently out on site in Dukinfield investigating the source of foam around the River Tame.
We are working hard to identify any possible environmental impacts and would like to thank members of the public who sent reports to our hotline.
EA Fisheries - G Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire retweeted
Did you know it is a legal requirement to own a fishing licence when out fishing?
Our enforcement officers are out 24/7 checking anglers have bought their licence.
Have you got yours?
📱 Go paperless - digitally receive your licence today: gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-…
ALT Environment Agency fisheries enforcement officer looking out over a lake.
EA Fisheries - G Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire retweeted
Callum and Kerry from our team have been out with @wiltshirepolice and @AnglingTrust today on #opclampdown as it is now the coarse fishing close season on rivers until June 16th. Please report any out of season fishing to us on 0800 807060
Today marks the start of #closeseason & our officers Charley & Luke are out and about 🫡
If you suspect a close season offence between now & June 15th inclusive please call our hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
Don’t get caught out!
#opclampdown
#ocd12
#protectourwaters
1/2 Work days don’t get much better than this 🤩
The team have had a brilliant time over the past 2 days stocking the River Dane 🎣
We have introduced thousands of Roach, Chub, Dace and Barbel into several stretches of the River boosting fish stocks,
2/2 angler experience and to support local clubs.
This is what’s it’s all about and exactly what your rod licence pays for 👏
Thank you once again to our colleagues at @FishFarmEA for producing such impressive fish and for safely delivering them 🙌
1/3 Our officers are on site today investigating a suspected pollution incident near the River Weaver, Nantwich.
After careful consideration we are disappointed to cancel the planned fish stocking of the River Weaver at this time due to the suspected pollution.
2/3 We will work closesly with the local angling club to produce a plan going forward.
The health of fish and their environments remains our priority and anyone who suspects pollution or other incidents in rivers and other waterways should contact the
Blue Monday wasn’t so blue after all 💙
Today we distributed tench to clubs in the area as part of this years stocking program, following surveys and incidents last year. 🎣
Shoutout to our colleagues at @FishFarmEA for producing some of the best coarse fish in the country 👌
This weekend, fishery officers Paul and Charley teamed up with @AnglingTrust voluntary bailiffs to visit waters across Manchester and Cheshire.
Thank you for your assistance guys 🙌
