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Safe Haven for Zander?

Canal protection zone plan

by Angling Times |

Published on10th March 2021 at 2.41pm

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A decision on a proposed safe haven for canal zander is finally expected this year.

A ‘Midlands canal zander zone’, which would allow the non-native species to be fished for without threat of removal or being culled, was first proposed by the Canal & River Trust (CRT) in 2015.

Under current legislation it’s technically illegal to stock zander or return them live to the water.

The Environment Agency rejected the initial application, but a fresh plan was submitted by the CRT in May 2019.

A decision had been expected by the end of that year, but an EA spokesman told us:

“We’re considering Canal & River Trust proposals on zander management as part of a full review of all of the permits that allow the introduction and keeping of non-native fish in England. Any decisions on permits will be made once the review is completed later this year.”

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