[El blanko]

hello
i would like to know any info on fyke nets and if im allowed to fish with them or not recreationally ive got a small boat which i use for fishing off the east coast ive seen other people using them id like to use them to catch prawns and hermit crabs for bait with the odd crab or lobster for eating when i catch no fish i would release any eels caught unless my dad was with me he loves em...

 

[Rob]

As far as I'm aware any type of fishing with a net requires a permit from the local fisheries committee. Would I be correct in assuming a fyke net is some kind of trap net as used for eels?

 

[El blanko]

yes it is like a tennis court net with two keepnets one at either end
i will look into how to obtain a permit and how much it will cost if i can get one.
thanks for your reply

 

[Lendusaworm]

heres a link mate.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish/286019/286074/288597/288606/?lang=_e

 

[El blanko]

thanks for the link do you know of any restrictions on where they can be set

 

[Rob]

The licence details should give you that info.

Nothing like catching your own fresh bait. Good luck.