FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY STOCKING - 250 Barbel
After 3 years of conversations with the Environment Agency our Chairman has obtained permission to Stock our section of the Thames. The result, the Club has been granted a 3 year Stocking Permit by the Environment Agency.
On Wednesday the 8th February 2024 the first stocking of the Goring River Section took place. It comprised a total of 250 Barbel (photographs taken on the day are shown below), which were introduced into the river. The Barbel were 1lb to 2lb in weight and aged around 3 summers; factors that should give them a good chance for survival in their new environment.
All the Stocked Barbel are marked with a blue tattoo on their abdomen (see photographs) to enable tracking their distribution throughout the river Thames.
Members are requested to report any tattooed Barbel caught to a Bailiff or the Club. (A mechanism to better aid reporting will be put in place). Your actions will provide vital data that allows our Venues' Secretary, Club Officials' and the Environmental Agency continue to improve our fishery.
Photographs taken on the day.
Release Video taken on the day. (There is a short delay before the video plays)