Major fishing festival marks town’s angling centenary
The south coast’s biggest ever celebration of sea fishing has been announced. The first ever Bexhill Sea Angling Festival (September 15 to September 23) aims to provide something for all the family, as well as seasoned anglers.... Full story
National Fishing Month Coming This July/August
National Fishing Month 2012 (NFM) takes place between 20th July...
Can You Help With Barbel Spawning Survey?
The Barbel Society is spearheading a national survey of barbel...
Return to Eden - A River Restoration Project in Kent
Kent Wildlife Trust has launched a new project, ‘Return to...
Arlington To Host Beginners Fly Fishing Day
Have you ever wanted to learn how to cast a...
East Sussex Gets in The Olympic Spirit with Golden Maggot Angling Project
As part of the London 2012 Inspire Programme, 36 youngsters...
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All at Sea - Black Bream on the South Coast
Ian Welch (editor of our sister site FishingMagic.com) joins the FishActive team in search of black bream aboard the Spirit of Arun on our caption competition winners trip. ... Full story
Adur and Ouse – a ministerial mention and Sussex visit
A highlight of the Adur and Ouse partnership to date as many conferences were attended and I had the fortune to meet Richard Benyon MP at the opening of the new Sussex IFCA offices.... Full story
Minister Opens Sussex Authority’s New Home
On Monday this week Minister Richard Benyon MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Natural Environment and Fisheries, attended an event to mark the opening of the Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority’s office in Shoreham-by-Sea.... Full story
Hooked on Fly Fishing at Arlington Reservoir
I have to make a confession. Despite my Sussex roots I knew very little about Arlington reservoir until my first trip there last year. I had heard great things (from none other than fly fishing guru Charles Jardine) and so when a second chance arose last week to find out more, I took it!... Full story
Droughtshout Debuts from South East Water
South East Water is taking to the Web in new ways to help deliver key messages and updates on the current temporary use ban. Customers can now follow @Droughtshout on the social networking platform, Twitter, and the Drought Shout blog which can be found on the Company’s website. ... Full story
River Itchen Hydropower Scheme Withdrawn
Eastleigh Borough Council has withdrawn its application to establish a low head hydropower generation scheme at Shears Mill on Hampshire's iconic River Itchen after the Salmon & Trout Association joined forces with local fisheries interests to press for withdrawal of hydropower generation at Shears Mill to protect iconic river's salmon population. ... Full story





