Call For Bass Anglers With An Interest In Scientific Research
Plymouth University and the Devon and Severn IFCA have successfully been awarded European funding to conduct a large scale bass tracking project in three estuaries of Devon. The project aims are to study; which habitats are used by, and movement of immature bass within and adjacent to protected Bass Nursery Areas (BNA). We are aiming […]
Angling Trust And BASS Statement On ICES Advice On Bass For 2017
The ICES advice for 2017 reveals a severe situation and a moratorium on commercial bass landings is now essential to allow bass stock recovery. Recreational angling bodies are not in the least surprised that ICES is now recommending a total moratorium on all bass landings in 2017. For several years we have warned that unless […]
Angling Groups Tell Minsters To Ban Bass Netting Or Risk A Total Stock Collapse
The latest report from fisheries scientists has revealed that stocks of seabass around the UK and North European coast are now below the critical level at which recovery can be guaranteed. Advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) for 2017 says: “ICES advises that when the precautionary approach is applied, […]
EU fisheries scientists advise ZERO bass landings in 2017
The advice of the European Unions fishery scientists for the management of bass stocks in 2017 in the area that includes the UK is: “ICES advises that when the precautionary approach is applied, there should be zero catch (commercial and recreational) in 2017.” We will report further here on this and our suggested response to this in […]
Big news awaited that will influence our future bass campaigning
Europe is holding its breath, waiting to hear if the UK is in or out of the EU. But bass anglers are holding their breath for another reason too – the EU scientific advice on the maximum sustainable level of bass landings in 2017 is due shortly. The Spawning Stock Biomass is at a critically […]