{"id":1754,"date":"2020-05-24T17:42:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T17:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldenloch.co.uk\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2020-05-24T17:42:11","modified_gmt":"2020-05-24T17:42:11","slug":"angling-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goldenloch.co.uk\/index.php\/2020\/05\/24\/angling-in-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Angling in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Angling Scotland Ltd has been working with the Scottish Government, SportScotland and<\/p>\n<p>Marine Scotland to ensure that angling can start again as soon as it is safe to do so. We<\/p>\n<p>offer this advice to anglers and fisheries as best practice. We will continue to work with<\/p>\n<p>the Scottish Government and its agencies as we follow the route map to the new normality.<\/p>\n<p>We rely on the angling community to reflect itself well, to follow the Scottish Government<\/p>\n<p>guidance in letter and in spirit and in doing so strengthen our hand in being able to best<\/p>\n<p>represent anglers and angling, and to better influence government thinking in the angling<\/p>\n<p>environment.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that you find this guidance as both useful and sensible as we begin to reintroduce<\/p>\n<p>Angling into our lives.<\/p>\n<p>David Ogg<\/p>\n<p>Chairman, Angling Scotland LTD<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Guidance for Anglers<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following guidance has been established to ensure a safe environment for all \u201cAnglers\u201d<\/p>\n<p>and all on-site staff, sets out the basis on how Anglers can return to a safe environment as<\/p>\n<p>outlined by the Scottish Government\u2019s Phase 1 relaxation of restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are Anglers expected to comply with the guidance they should also observe the<\/p>\n<p>government and public health restrictions. Guidance is subject to change and will be under<\/p>\n<p>continuous review. We would ask all Anglers to regularly check with Angling Scotland and<\/p>\n<p>their fisheries for regular updates.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to Angling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel from your home must be in line with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Scottish Government guidelines \u2013 in phase 1<\/p>\n<p>local travel is noted as broadly 5 miles from<\/p>\n<p>home. Anglers should use their discretion but<\/p>\n<p>focus on local trips as much as possible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are in the highest risk (shielding) group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>outlined by the Government, then you should<\/p>\n<p>stay at home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are ill or have any symptoms of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>COVID-19 then stay at home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule your session time in the manner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>prescribed by your fishery. Under no<\/p>\n<p>circumstances should you arrive without<\/p>\n<p>booking in advance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disinfect your equipment including waders,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>nets and any other items that may come in to<\/p>\n<p>contact with you or the water.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure you have enough equipment for the<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>entire session as the facilities at the fishery<\/p>\n<p>may be closed and you should not exchange<\/p>\n<p>equipment with other anglers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aim to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>to your session.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Park your car in such a way as to facilitate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>physical distancing.<\/p>\n<p>During Angling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always observe social distancing rules at the<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>fishery.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use your own net do not share nets with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>other Anglers<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not share equipment, food or drink with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>others unless from the same household.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow all local procedures that are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>implemented by your fishery or club.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always follow good hand and respiratory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>hygiene guidelines e.g. washing of hands,<\/p>\n<p>use of face coverings in enclosed spaces<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Guidance for Fisheries<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following guidance sets out the basis on how fisheries can open and provide a safe<\/p>\n<p>environment for Anglers as outlined by the Scottish Government\u2019s Phase 1 relaxation of<\/p>\n<p>restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Procedures are subject to change, we would therefore ask fishery managers to regularly<\/p>\n<p>check here for updates.<\/p>\n<p>For Fisheries to open they should first ensure that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All activity should be consistent with current guidance on health, physical distancing and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>hygiene \u2013 facilities should also make sure they can adapt to changes in guidance at short<\/p>\n<p>notice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All essential maintenance and preparatory work has been completed in order to ensure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>compliance with Government guidance on physical distancing and hygiene.<\/p>\n<p>General Guidelines<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Risk assessment \u2013 should be carried out and documented.<\/li>\n<li>Put your risk assessment on display so that Anglers can understand the risks and measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>taken to manage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel guidance outlined by the Scottish Government should always be adhered to by<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>anglers. Broadly speaking this means that anglers should be from the local area with<\/p>\n<p>minimal exceptions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical distancing rules outlined by the Scottish Government must always be adhered to.<\/li>\n<li>Anglers who are in the highest risk (shielded) group outlined by the Government should not<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>attend fisheries during phase 1.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anglers with any symptoms of COVID-19 should also not attend fisheries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Session times and access<\/p>\n<p>The following guidance is discretionary and should be subject to the appropriate<\/p>\n<p>risk assessments taking place by fishery managers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Session times should be managed and booked in advance \u2013 anglers should not simply turn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>up to fish.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily session times and intervals are at the discretion of the fishery \u2013 the following<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>groupings should be permitted;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals anglers.<\/li>\n<li>Angling pairs from the same household, with household members.<\/li>\n<li>A non household angler can travel, but not in the same car. They can fish at the same<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>location, exercising social distancing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitions are not recommended in phase 1 of re-introduction.<\/li>\n<li>Booking records should be kept for a period of at least 6 weeks to assist with contact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>tracing should the need arise.<\/p>\n<p>Advance Planning and Communication with Anglers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fisheries should ensure communication to all Anglers that they should follow the<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cGuidance for Anglers.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide Anglers with regular updates on any changes made.<\/li>\n<li>Physical distancing \u2013 the 2m rule applies to all these settings. Facilities need to adapt to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>encourage social distancing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Workforce \u2013 ensure the relevant workplace guidance is followed for staff, and any existing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>health and safety advice is maintained and aligned.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cleaning \u2013 hand hygiene is a core measure and provision should be made for this where<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>possible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anglers should use their own nets. Provision of a means to disinfect nets prior to fishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>would be advisable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Angling Scotland Ltd has been working with the Scottish Government, SportScotland and Marine Scotland to ensure that angling can start again as soon as it is safe to do so. We offer this advice to anglers and fisheries as best practice. 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