Whittleford Park, Information about fishing in the park.

Whittleford Park am I allowed to fish in the park?

Report illegal fishing or make a complaint. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) encourages genuine licence and permit holders, and the public, to help protect fisheries by reporting illegal activity and pollution incidents. By reporting these incidents you are helping to improve and protect angling for the future.

Am I allowed to fish in Whittleford Park?

What should I do if I see someone fishing in Whittleford Park?

• We would advise you not to approach anyone fishing but to report it thought the right channels.
• If possible keep a record of where you see people fishing, Time, Place,  Location and description of the person or persons.  Also did they have a dog with them?
• Report any damage due to fishing and even any abandoned fishing equipment.
• Report any dead fish or birds that many look injured due to fishing.

Where can I report fishing and to whom?

• In an emergency phone 999.
• To report a crime phone 101 and it is Warwickshire police service.
• Phone Nuneaton and Bedworth Bough Council on 024 7637 6376
• You can also contact Stockingford Community Centre on 024 7638 8508 

On line information 

• https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/report-illegal-fishing-or-make-complaint
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• https://www.land-search-online.co.uk/information/fishing-rights-on-rivers/
  
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• https://www.gov.uk/freshwater-rod-fishing-rules/when-and-where-you-can-fish
  
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• https://environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2014/07/08/dont-get-caught-get-hooked/
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• https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/have-proof-show-youre-fishing-legally
  

Please help us to respect Whittleford Park and the Wildlife that live there at all times.  Over the last 6 months we have seen an increase in fishing equipment being left in the park and wild life being injured.

If you see any thing like this happening please contact the following personal ASAP thank you.

• If you see and fishing line/equipment in the park please log the area and take photos.
• Any knives then inform the police on 101 and get a crim number.

• Please take photos
• Please log the area
• Please do not try and assist wild life yourself
• Please contact the relevant personal

Contact numbers to ring are.

• 999
• 111
• 101
• Nuneaton Wildlife Sanctuary 024 7634 5243
• NBBC Parks 024 7637 6052

Other emergency contact numbers to follow thank you.