Sandy Town Council: Sandy and Beeston Residents’ Fishing Permits Available
Date Added: 22/05/2023
The Town Council owns The Riddy nature reserve which borders the River Ivel and is a species rich habitat, especially important to water voles. The Council allows residents of Sandy and Beeston to fish the river from The Riddy for free during the fishing season, which runs from 16th June 2023 to 14th March 2024.
A Resident’s Permit is required, which can be obtained from the Town Council. A current Environment Agency Rod Licence and some other form of identification containing your present address in Sandy or Beeston must be submitted when applying. 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 the address below, 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.
