Fishing In Wales COVID-19 Guidance
Coronavirus lock-down rules in Wales remain different to the guidance in England with stricter restrictions in place.
Maintaining physical and mental well-being is important, but if you are fishing in Wales please follow the Welsh Government guidelines about social distancing.
OUR LATEST FAQ’S RELATING TO COVID-19 & FISHING IN WALES
Can people based in Wales travel as far as they like to go fishing within Wales from July 6th onwards ?
– Yes, anglers based in Wales will be able to travel to fish without restriction from 6th July.
Can people based in Wales now travel to England to fish ?
– People in Wales will be able to travel to England to fish from 6th July.
Can people based in England now travel to Wales to fish for the day ?
– People in England can travel to Wales to fish from 6th July, there will be no travel restrictions.
Can people based in England come to Wales for a fishing holiday ?
– Yes, this will be possible from the 13th July.
It is looking likely this may be moved forward to 11th July, if virus infection rates continue to drop in Wales.
Visit Wales have produced specific COVID-19 guidance for visitors intending to holiday in Wales. More information here.
Is night fishing allowed in Wales ?
– Night fishing is allowed in Wales – however you must ensure you are actively fishing, if you stop fishing and stay overnight before July 13th this would not be considered in line with the restrictions.
Is charter boat fishing allowed in Wales ?
– If permitted to operate by the local port/harbour authority, Charter boat fishing is allowed in Wales subject to Welsh Government COVID-19 regulations. 2m Social distancing rule must be apply and the number of households that can meet outdoors is a maximum of two. More information here.
Can angling competitions take place in Wales?
– Yes as of 13th July, fishing competitions can take place in Wales, as long as social distancing is adhered to with no more than 30 participants.
We remind visiting anglers to be mindful of Welsh Government Covid-19 regulations.
Please read Visit Wales latest Coronavirus information for visitors before travelling to Wales.
We would urge anyone that has any concerns over their own health to use the NHS Coronavirus Symptom Checker.
If you have any questions relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit the Public Health Wales website.
Further COVID-19 information from Welsh Government and UK Government is updated on a regular basis.
The Angling Trust has a dedicated and comprehensive Coronavirus resource hub for angling organisations and individuals. It can be accessed here.
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