The UK has been battered by some of the worst flooding in recent years this past week, with record river levels impacting fisheries across the country.
Record levels have been recorded on several rivers, with some of the worst conditions seen on the River Trent, a popular river for fishing.
Stillwater venues have also been impacted with some of the country's best waters having to close their gates until levels drop.
Collingham Angling Association Chairman Russ Jones told us levels on the their stretches of the Trent have not been this high since 2000 and significant damage has been caused by the recent flooding in the area.
"Being the 'end' of the river we get all the water from upstream, combine this with a big tide and it breaches the poorly maintained flood banks. The main road we use to access the river has been washed away for the 2nd time in two years due to poor design," he said.
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Further south, heavy flooding has been seen on all rivers with the Thames, Hampshire Avon and Bristol Avon all over the banks.
Davis Tackle, who issue day-tickets for the famous Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon, told us: "These are the highest levels we've ever experienced and in fact the height gauge at Knapp Mill on the Royalty showed today was the highest level ever recorded."
Davis Tackle also said, however, "despite the conditions anglers are still catching if they venture out." But both AT and Davis advise extreme caution to anyone who may be looking to fish in such conditions, if you don't know the river intimately, this is an extremely dangerous time and no fish is worth risking your life for.
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With rivers a total mess, many anglers will be looking to fish stillwaters, but one of the country's biggest day ticket venues has also had to close due to high water.
Posting on their social media yesterday, Oxford's Linear Fisheries complex said: "Unfortunately the whole complex is now closed due to the flood conditions - this includes all day ticket and syndicate waters.
"Going on past winter floods of this scale, we expect to be closed for at least three weeks. The Linear Tackle Shop will remain open if you need any bits."
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Whilst the situation is frustrating for anglers looking to get out on the bank, it is of course nothing compared to the owners of homes and businesses fighting to keep the water out of their property.
Angling Times columnist Martin Bowler took to social media encouraging followers to support his local Premier Angling, after "the highest levels he has seen on the Bristol Avon," unfortunately flooded the shop.
His Instagram posts read: "Just heard Premier Angling has flooded! Great shop and lads, so please support them when they can reopen. The Bristol Avon is out of control."
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Many fishery managers, river keepers and clubs will also be concerned about the impact recent flooding might have on their stock.
High levels can cause significant displacement of fish, on many occasions leaving fish stranded in flooded fields when the water subsides, making them vulnerable to predation.
There is also an increased chance of fish movements from stillwater venues to rivers and back the other way, this can increase the risk of diseases or introductions of potentially threatening invasive species.
As with all flooding, the true impact will not be known until the levels return to normal, and with colder weather now forecast, hopefully that won't be too long.
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