Important Fishing Update as of The Government Guide lines COVID-19 at Shrewsbury Town Fisheries Tier 2 from Midnight Friday 19th December 2020.
A Simple Guide as follows:
ANGLERS and TRAVEL:
We can not have visiting anglers both season permit or day ticket to our waters whom reside in England from any Tier 3 & 4 locations.
Anglers who reside in Wales & Scotland cannot travel to England for the purpose of angling as laid down by the Respective Governments. Anglers should always check the Government Guide lines that apply to the area they reside with respect to travel etc.
Shrewsbury is currently Tier 2.
SOCIAL DISTANCING/FACE MASKS:
If anglers come into contact with a Bailiff,Official or fellow angler there must be social distancing at all times. Wear a face mask while reaching out your Membership card or Day Ticket confirmation such as your mobile phone. Do Not hand or exchange items over for whatever reason unless you are within the same household or bubble.
HOW LONG CAN I FISH?
You can fish as you normally would within our rules.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT:
Officials such as Wardens, Bailiff’s etc… Will carry on their duties as normal if can’t be done at home. When our Wardens, Bailiffs go out they will be following social distancing and rules as per Government Guidelines.
OVERVIEW:
It is the responsibility of all anglers who visit our waters to understand which Tier Level they reside in and respect the Safety of others leading up to Christmas.
Should you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms, please stay at home and get tested.
Follow our Head Bailiff Gary Doddy and fellow Bailiffs & Wardens instructions at all times.
If this is ignored or any of the rules above, you will be banned from our fisheries and the Police notified.
We will update on this page should there be any changes as soon as we can.
We are going through a ever changing worldwide pandemic. Please follow these rules, be sensible and help save lives.
Andy Jones
Fisheries Coordinator