I have received reports of Barbel being caught that have nasty sores on them from Rossal, The Isle and Atcham areas on the river Severn.(see photos)
If you catch fish showing these particular sores on their bodies, would you forward a photo to me with a location area of where you caught the fish and the date you caught it.
Please send them to me either by email to andy.fishing @btinternet.com or via the fisheries contact page that is on our website. You may also text me the information on 07980556498.
I am trying to ascertain how widespread this problem may be.
Andy Jones
Fisheries Coordinator