110 fish including four conger eels, dogfish, eels and bass were caught in four hours along the Thames at Gravesend by teams of anglers from local clubs and schools. The species and size of each fish was recorded before they were returned to the river. Measuring an eel is not as easy as it looks.
The Thames Fishery Research Experiment has been repeated every year since 1972 and provides valuable information to the Environment Agency, Port of London Authority and the river community. The Experiment establishes the environmental condition of the Thames. Estuaries are some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, supporting nursery grounds and migration corridors for many species and life stages.
The Water Conservators are very pleased to join with other organisations in presenting awards based on the variety and number of fish caught. Congratulations to the Charles Stanley Angling Team as overall winners and City of London Girls’ School as school/youth winners.
Past Master Martin Bigg presented the Water Conservators’ Biodiversity Award to Paul Priestley from the Charles Stanley Team who was also the Best Individual Angler.
With everyone sharing a warming lunch after their efforts it was a most enjoyable day.
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