Fishing Permits for the 2024/25 Season Available for Residents of Sandy and Beeston
Date Added: 19/06/2024
The Town Council owns The Riddy Nature Reserve which borders the River Ivel. It is a species rich habitat, especially important to water voles. The Council is currently issuing permits to residents of Sandy and Beeston to fish the river from The Riddy for free during the fishing season, which runs from 16th June 2024 to 14th March 2025.
To apply or renew your permit, you will need to present your Environment Agency Rod Licence and some other form of identification containing your present address in Sandy or Beeston when applying. Children under the age of 13 do not need a Rod licence to obtain a permit.
Residents can apply for a permit by sending a copy of these documents by email to [email protected]. Alternatively, residents may bring their rod license and identification including their address to the Council offices, at 10 Cambridge Road, Sandy, SG19 1JE, during public opening hours: Monday & Wednesday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-2pm.
Permits are also available to young people under the age of 12 but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult when applying and while fishing. For more information, please contact the Town Council offices.
Report any illegal practices to the Environment Agency on 0800 807 060 or the Police on 101.