Fishing news & updates
Sandwich Lakes restocks with 15-18lb carp and adds a 2-acre dog park for 2026
One of Kent's better-known carp venues has gone through a round of upgrades this year — heavier stock, upgraded heated facilities, a family animal trail and a dedicated dog-walking area.
Nearly half of monitored UK river sites are failing on nitrate pollution
Analysis of over 12,000 samples found 49.93% of monitored sites showing environmentally harmful nitrate levels, with more than 40% also failing phosphate standards.
River close season: what it actually means and where you can still fish
Rivers, streams and drains in England and Wales are closed to coarse fishing from 15 March to 15 June inclusive — but canals and most stillwaters stay open all year.
Rod licence prices for 2026: what you actually pay and who's exempt
A standard 2-rod trout and coarse licence costs £36.80 a year for 2026, with a day licence at £7.30 — here's who needs one and who doesn't.