What do I need to fish the River Ancholme?
1. You need a valid Environment Agency Rod Licence if you are aged 12 or over. A full season licence costs £27. These can be purchased online or from your local post office.
• For more details visit the Environment Agency website.
2. You need a Scunthorpe book. The cost for the 2010/11 season is £17 (£3.50 day ticket) and can be purchased from Brigg Angling Centre or at the riverside.
• For more information visit the Scunthorpe and District Angling Association website or telephone club secretary Mike Storey 0771 774 85 23.
What other rules and guidelines do I need to follow?
See the Environment Agency website for byelaws and golden rules which apply nationally.
River Ancholme (Brigg) rules include;
• There is a total ban on the use of ‘livebait’
• Anglers must use barbless hooks only
• A maximum of two rods per angler
A closed season is enforced between March and October.
How are these rules and regulations enforced locally?
Scunthorpe and District Angling Association employ a baliff to monitor the river between South Ferriby and Hibaldstow. For more information read the interview with Fisheries Manager Melvin Marshall.
To read about anglers thoughts on the closed season, value for money of the rod licence and other debates see Under discussion.
Information correct 11/4/11 check web links for the most up to date information.
