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We are currently working on a website which will provide useful information relating to fishing Town Waters. New signs are being produced which will have all relevant telephone numbers and information. Tickets will be available on-line once the website is up and running. The costs will be:
- £45.00 - Senior ticket (12 months)
- £30.00 - OAP (65+) ticket (12 months)
- £20.00 - Disbaled (12 months)
- Free - 12 - 16yrs
- £7.00 - Day ticket online (when operational)
- £10.00 - Bank Ticket - (Bailiff)
- £4.00 - Match fee
Monkmoor is available to fish. Please contact the bailiff on 07976 020559 or Total Angling on 01743 462699.
We have been working with local anglers to repair and maintain existing pegs, grant applications for improvements to fisheries at Frankwell, personal security for bailiff and improved communication and the removal of dangerous trees and snags from in and around the river.
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Shropshire Anglers Federation is the body responsible for about 3,000 permit holders who use waters local to Shrewsbury.
There are a number of tackle shops in the town, which issue permits and are happy to advise on local conditions.
Useful Contacts:
01743 272828
Midlands Region, Upper Severn Area: Environment Agency, Hafren House, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BB
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency/about/
Daily bulletin on river conditions - 08459 333111
Information and general enquiries - 08708 506506
Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Environment Agency - Fish Section
The Environment Agency are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
www.gov.uk/browse/environment-countryside/fishing-hunting
Other Useful Websites (click on the blue links to go to the websites)
Fishing.co.uk - Fishing portal Go Fish - Directory UK freshwater fishing locations, this link takes you to the Shropshire page
Met Office - Weather reports and related services Anglers Mail - Local fishing news website