Prosecutions

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The funds raised from licence sales are spent on improving fish stocks and promoting angling, including several programmes of work delivered by the Angling Trust itself.

This data is provided periodically by the Environment Agency, and only refers to prosecutions of anglers that were conducted by courts in England in the months stated.

It does not include resolutions by way of cautions, warning letters or advice and guidance letters.

 

Jan – March 2025
Total fines for Jan – March: £89,320
Average fine: £291

 

On 8th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Alex Payne aged 25 of Crays View, Billericay, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at The Chase Fishery on 15/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £345 

On 8th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Christopher Ould aged 35 of Ashdown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Thorney Weir Lakes on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £271 

On 8th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ciprian Buta aged 38 of Montague Road, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Walthamstow Reservoirs on 17/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £271 

On 8th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Mark Taylor aged 34 of Camden Close, Grays, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Tylers Common Fishery on 15/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £345 

On 8th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Liam Midmore aged 26 of Watermans Lane, Tonbridge, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Thorney Weir Lakes on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £271 

On 17th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Todor Vasilev aged 44 of Norton Close, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Walthamstow Reservoirs on 17/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £111 

On 17th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Conor McCarthy aged 29 of Millfield Avenue, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Walthamstow Reservoirs on 17/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £90 

On 17th January 2025 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, the offender Pavel Benev aged 49 of Wragby Road, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Walthamstow Reservoirs on 17/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £251 

On 2nd January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Andrew Lewis aged 33 of South Street, Gosport, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oxlease Lake on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 2nd January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jay Cox aged 32 of Pitt Crescent, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Albans lakes on 20/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £150 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Alexandru Talpis aged 37 of Chester Road, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Channels on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Aston Shaw aged 32 of Emperor Gardens, Oxford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oxlease Lakes on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ben Jones aged 34 of Bedford Road, Liverpool, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at St John’s Lake, Linear Fisheries on 10/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Gabor Gabriel Rostas aged 35 of High Street, Spalding, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Little Holland Drain on 07/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Grazvydas Rimkus aged 33 of Union Road, Great Yarmouth, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Candle Dyke on 07/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Iulian Pitu aged 34 of Chester Road, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Channels on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jason Soul aged 35 of Hookfield, Harlow, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Birds Green Fishery on 27/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jethro Smith aged 29 of Belmont Place, Ashford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Lovelace Farm Fishery on 06/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jimi Green aged 30 of Rothbury Avenue, Rainham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Crowsheath Fishery, Hanningfield, on 06/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Lee Marsh aged 45 of Sculthorpe Avenue, King’s Lynn, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Billingford Lakes on 07/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Lewis Wiltshire aged 38 of Newland Road, Bristol, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at St John’s lake, Linear Fishery on 10/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Luke Godman aged 30 of St John’s Road, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Albans Lakes on 20/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Max Clark aged 23 of The Gables, Ongar, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Birds Green Fishery on 27/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Mo Pnipps aged 37 of West Street, Brighton, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Swanborough Fishery, Kingston, on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Richard Cooke aged 27 of Squirrels Heath Lane, Romford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Crowsheath Fishery, Hanningfield, on 06/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ross Talbot aged 41 of Little Farthing Close, St. Ives, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at St Ives Pits on 17/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Stuart Wright aged 53 of Great Maplestead, Halstead, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Billingford lakes on 07/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £201 

On 7th January 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Terrence Williams aged 34 of Barlows Lane, Liverpool, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brasenose Lake 1, Linear Fishery, on 05/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Anthony Field aged 43 of Abingdon Garth, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Westlands Ponds on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Brandon Ashford aged 26 of Westfield Road, Rotherham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Aston Park Fisheries on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Cory Jarvis aged 33 of Ringstead Garth, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Noddle Hill Pond, Bransholme on 13/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Gabriel Alexandru Magyar aged 55 of Worthing Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oak Road Playing Field Pond on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Gary Portz aged 50 of Dairycoates Avenue, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Lambwath Lakes on 20/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £285 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ilie Raducan aged 46 of Zetland Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oak Road Playing Field Pond on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jordan Pitt aged 24 of Doncaster Crescent, Stockton-on-Tees, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hemlington Lake on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Shamus Blades aged 22 of Bowes Walk, Hull, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing, Close season fishing, and Regional Byelaw: OFRB216 at Beverley Beck End – River Hull on 20/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £285 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Wayne Fretwell aged 54 of Riviera Parade, Doncaster, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing, close season fishing and Regional Byelaw: OFRB216 at River Don on 05/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £435 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Zein Hussain aged 21 of Constable Road, Sheffield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Aston Park Fisheries on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Lennon Donegan aged 20 of Dallas Court, Middlesborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Derwent Reservoir on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Richard Mason aged 66 of Penrith, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hexham – River Tyne on 04/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Christopher Warters aged 30 of Northumberland Road, Stockton-on-Tees, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hemlington Lake on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Adrian Gabryszak aged 27 of Riston Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at  on //2024, received a verdict of  and was fined £ 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Andrei Vasile aged 30 of Spring Bank, Kingston upon Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 04/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Anne Wood aged 38 of Trinity Road, Scarborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 05/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Arron Sykes aged 37 of Hall View, Pickering, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Three Lakes on 26/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ben Waddington aged 28 of Foundry Approach, Leeds, was prosecuted for the offence of Close Season Fishing and Using an illegal lure or bait at River Aire – Leeds City Centre on 05/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £435 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Christopher Lawson aged 36 of Flaxley Road, Selby, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Three Lakes on 22/12/2023, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Connor Barker aged 21 of Whitfield Place, Leeds, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Woodlands Lake on 25/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Daniel Baker aged 40 of Waterfront Mews, Bradford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Knotsford Lagoon on 28/03/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Daniel Yates of Fairfield Street, Leeds, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at None Go Bye Farm on 10/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Dean Boswell aged 35 of Colyton Mount, Bradford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Birkwood Farm Lake on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Dragos Iliuta aged 25 of Kirk Rise, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Eddie Toohie aged 65 of Hall Road, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ian Long aged 43 of Tunstall Road, Leeds, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at None Go Bye Farm on 10/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ionut Ungureana aged 21 of Cobden Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 21/04/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jack Burns aged 23 of Bedford Street, Kingston Upon Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at 7 lakes Country Park on 27/03/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jack Simms aged 33 of Rokeby Park, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park lake on 23/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jan Bigulak aged 26 of Chester Avenue, Fenchurch Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oak Road Playing Field Pond on 13/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £348 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Joshua Bastin aged 29 of Cleeton Way, Bridlington, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oakland Waters on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £258 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Laurientiu Kostolstenic aged 35 of Highfield Road, Doncaster, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Sprotborough – River Don on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Lee Tomlinson aged 44 of Windmill Terrace, Stockton on Tees, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at The Carrs Lake, Carlton on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Liam Anderson aged 31 of Main Street, York, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brick Pond, Market Weighton on 15/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £288 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Liam Rumble aged 23 of Greenwood Avenue, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oak Road Playing Field Pond on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Luke Dunne aged 27 of Coleridge Gardens, Sheffield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Aston Park Fisheries on 18/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Maciej Szary aged 27 of Wellsted Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 04/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £275 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Mark Harrison aged 44 of Spring Hill, Darlington, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Carleton Carrs Pond on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Morgan Winters aged 24 of Darrell Court, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 19/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Rhys Harrison aged 23 of Rotherham Avenue, Stockton on Tees, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hemlington Lake on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Timothy Nemeth aged 29 of Thundercliffe Road, Rotherham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Lily Pond – Aston Park on 18/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Trevor Groves aged 62 of Fountain Walk, Gravesend, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Three Lakes on 26/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Balog Zoltan aged 38 of Killinghall Road, Bradford, was prosecuted for the offence of Preparing to fish with No Licence at Birkwood Fisheries, Normanton on 01/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Alfie Donaldson aged 22 of Droitwich Avenue, Stockton on Tees, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hemlington Lake on 05/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jack Woodall aged 22 of Westfield Avenue, Redcar, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Woodlands Lake on 03/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £80 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Constantin Vranciu aged 43 of Rosslyn Crescent, Doncaster, was prosecuted for the offence of Close Season Fishing at Doncaster Prison – River Don on 12/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £261 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Gheorghe Cociu aged 40 of Burcott Garth, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Close Season Fishing at Ennerdale Bridge on 07/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Paul Young aged 64 of Rustenburg Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Close Season Fishing at Tickton – River Hull on 07/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £231 

On 8th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Piotr Smazoch aged 38 of Grafton Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Oak Road Playing Field Pond on 20/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £235 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Brandon Tinnion aged 26 of Gatwick Garth, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 20/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Brody Walker aged 20 of Huddersfield Road, Halifax, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Low Hills on 26/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Chelsea Richerdson aged 20 of Springfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Woodlands Lake on 02/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £273 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Demi Brown aged 22 of Bathgate Avenue, Sunderland, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Woodlands Lake on 02/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £355 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jack Jordan aged 32 of Macaulay Road, Hartlepool, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Woodlands Lake on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £235 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Kayden Walker aged 20 of Huddersfield Road, Halifax, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Low Hills on 26/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Matthew Binns aged 38 of Catherine Street, Halifax, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Low Hills on 26/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 17th January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court, the offender Robert Palmer aged 45 of Second Avenue, Liversedge, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB107 at Lady Wood Fishery on 16/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Alex Jones aged 40 of Jessie Road, Walsall, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Foxhills Fishery on 14/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Arturas Urbonas aged 53 of Hamilton Road, Grantham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Winthorpe – River Trent on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £283 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Immantas Urbonas aged 47 of Woolsthorpe Road, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB107 at Winthorpe – River Trent on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jamie Carney aged 51 of Tealby Close, Gainsborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at South Cliff Farm Fishery on 24/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Pavel Pavlov aged 25 of Uxbridge Street, Burton-on-Trent, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Longford Fishery on 31/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Krzysztof Plichta aged 30 of Priory Road, Wellingborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Rose Water Fishery on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Eric Baker aged 27 of Middleton, Peterborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Bluebell Lakes on 06/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £218 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender John Bowler aged 35 of Chapman Road, Hyde, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Baden Hall Fishery on 27/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Matthew Mee aged 52 of Long Close, Loughborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Pride Lakes 03/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Osvaldas Dabravolskis aged 36 of Norfolk Place, Boston, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB109 at Boston Rowing Club on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £214 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Sebastian Kucharski aged 35 of Cheltenham Road, Evesham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Manor Farm Fishery on 11/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Stuart Gotheridge aged 31 of Henrietta Street, Nottingham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Beechwood Park on 03/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Zbigniew Malczak aged 46 of Hartley Road, Nottingham, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw OFNB109 at Attenborough – River Trent on 28/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Mitko Bondev aged 41 of Portland Street, Lincoln, was prosecuted for the offence of Close Season fishing at Bracebridge – River Witham on 21/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Mariusz Wolanski aged 57 of Hartley Road, Nottingham, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB109 at Attenborough – River Trent on 28/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £235 

On 13th January 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Petar Nikolov aged 45 of Norfolk Place, Boston, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB109 at Boston Rowing Club on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £235 

On 13th January 2025 at Nottingham High Court, the offender Lukas Urbonas aged 27 of Hamilton Road, Grantham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A1 River Trent on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £283 

On 13th January 2025 at SJP Midlands, the offender Mark Cosgrave aged 35 of Lewis Drive, Heywood, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farndon – River Trent on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at SJP Midlands, the offender Aaron Doran aged 34 of Southbrook, Corby, was prosecuted for the offences of Close Season Fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB107 at Spalding – River Welland on 19/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at SJP North East, the offender Oliver Whiteley aged 25 of Park Row, Park Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Park Pond on 13/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 13th January 2025 at SJP North East, the offender Travis Harrison aged 20 of 29th Avenue, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Park Pond on 13/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th January 2025 at SJP North East, the offender James Moon aged 32 of Colebrooke Meadows, Knaresborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Linton-on-Ouse – River Ouse on 11/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £235 

On 13th January 2025 at SJP North East, the offender Keiran Collett aged 29 of Markeaton Park, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 31/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £355 

On 30thth December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Aaron Bennett aged 23 of Tyne Crescent, Darlington, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Bassenthwaite Lake – Ouse Bridge on 29/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £401 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Coby Holland aged 29 of Romney Way, Stockport, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Sykes Reservoir, Stockport on /12/072024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Euan Edwards aged 26 of Myrtle Road, Manchester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Myrtle Lodges on 20/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £195 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Jason Waggett aged 35 of Ploughmans Close, Southport, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Leisure Lakes, Mere Bow, on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £399 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Martin Clarke aged 36 of Westway, Barrow-in-Furness, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Ormsgill Reservoir on 30/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Michael Ferns aged 20 of Osterley Rad, Manchester, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and Obstructing A Water Bailiff at Rhodes Lodges on 20/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £390 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender James Cowan aged 38 of Leyland Road, Southport, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Leisure Lakes, Mere Brow on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Louie King aged 19 of Gladden Hey Drive, Wigan, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Orrell Water Park on 27/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £241 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Luke Jones aged 26 of Solway Street West, Liverpool, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brookside Fishery, Stretton on 19/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 30th December 2024 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Michael Burgess aged 44 of Lime Avenue, Northwich, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Boundary Water Park on 28/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 8th January 2025 at West Cumbria Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ojars Dolzenko aged 71 of Langdale Drive, Cockermouth, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Cockermouth, River Derwent on 01/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Josh Basden aged 29 of Association Walk, Rochester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Laybourne Lakes on 03/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £277 

On 14th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Olegs Mavrenkovs aged 25 of Sandford Road, Doncaster, was prosecuted for the offence of Close Season Fishing at Sprotborough – River Don on 13/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £100 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender John Matthews aged 54 of Welton Gardens, Nottingham, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB106 at Smeatons lakes on 25/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £710 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Jaroslaw Sierocinski aged 45 of Park Road, Spalding, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Lake Ross, Pode Hole on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Maciej Mieczyslaw aged 40 of Park Road, Spalding, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Lake Ross, Pode Hole on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £275 

On 14th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Jason McAvoy aged 51 of Carr House Lane, Bradford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Raker Lakes on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £100 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Kirk McLean aged 53 of Slake Terrace, Hartlepool, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at The Carrs lake, Carlton on 08/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender James Pritchard aged 52 of Lords Close, Sittingbourne, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Monk Lakes on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £562 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Danny Platten aged 43 of Ethelbert Road, Orpington, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Monk Lakes on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £241 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Anthony Lees aged 28 of Clarence Row, Gravesend, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Monk Lakes on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 13th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Darren Hearne aged 52 of Kenilworth Road, St. Leonards-on-sea, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Place Farm on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Joseph Lovell aged 40 of Linden Avenue, Dartford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Place Farm on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £130 

On 13th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Daniel Taylor aged 36 of Camp Way, Maidstone, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Place Farm on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Claudiu Calin aged 38 of Duncannon Crescent, Windsor, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Albans Lakes on 20/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ionut Ivanescu aged 42 of Woburn Avenue, Farnborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Albans Lakes on 20/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 13th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Terry Leftly aged 62 of Sherwood Avenue, Wisbech, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Mullicourt Aqueduct – Well Creek on 23/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £76 

On 13th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender John Jones aged 32 of Glebe End, Liverpool, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Smiths Lake on 10/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Harrison Grant aged 20 of Hatcher Crescent, Colchester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows Lake on 26/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £258 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Adam Young aged 34 of Wyche Grove, South Croydon, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows Lake on 26/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Sebastian Stankiewicz aged 39 of St Mary’s Square, Newmarket, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Queen Adelaide – River Great Ouse on 18/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 3rd February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ian Thorpe aged 40 of Church Drove, Wisbech, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Button Hole on 02/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 31st January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Catalin Stan aged 56 of Cromwell Road, Middlesborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Carleton Carrs Pond on 27/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 31st January 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ion-Iulian Iosub aged 48 of Dawlish Green Middlesborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Carleton Carrs Pond on 27/05/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jonathan Bower aged 47 of Brinsworth Hall Crescent, Rotherham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Aston Park Fisheries on 28/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Dylan Raine aged 27 of Lulworth Avenue, Jarrow, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Lakeside Pond on 25/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jordan King aged 32 of Edmunds Vale, Durham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Durham – River Wear on 11/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £268 

On 31st January 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Gabriel Gorol aged 38 of Norborough Road, Sheffield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Aston Park Fisheries on 23/06/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was given Absolute Discharge. 

On 14th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Jan Black aged 28 of Culloden Way, Billingham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Woodlands Lake on 24/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Dylan Turner aged 25 of Fulford Grove, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Risby Park Lake on 27/07/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Fred Robinson aged 42 of Chapel Lane, Leeds, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Raker Lakes on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 12th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Ian Ibbitson aged 53 of Brooklands Lane, Leeds, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Raker Lakes on 03/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Ethan Gamble aged 26 of Eastbourne Terrace, Pontefract, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Three Lakes on 23/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £272 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Ashley Fletcher aged 31 of Westbrook Road, Brough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Staddlethorpe Pond, Gilberdyke on 01/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 7th February 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Connor Gallagher aged 26 of Mount Avenue, Hessle, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Emmotland Ponds on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Darren Rogers aged 41 of Lincoln Road, Newark, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Nether Lock – River Trent on 16/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Daniel Quinn aged 24 of Fullerton Drive, Rotherham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A1 Fishery on 25/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £355 

On 8th of February 2025, at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender James Lader aged 30 of Marylebone Place, Leicester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed Fishing at Makins Fishery on the 07/09/24, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355. 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Scott Hunter aged 31 of Willow Road, Nuneaton, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Riddings Fishery on 10/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £276 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Leon Mustatea aged 50 of Crosby Street, Derby, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Longford Fishery on 31/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £315 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Tom Dymond aged 26 of Moston Walk, Chesterfield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Mcgregors Pond on 15/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Leigh Goodwin aged 33 of Sedgemoor Road, Nottingham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Sawley – River Trent on 28/07/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £276 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Paul Mitchell aged 55 of Trent Avenue, Derby, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Swarkeston Sailing Club Water on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £358 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Dale Spence aged 32 of Yew Tree Walk, Knottingley, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A1 Fishery on 25/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Leighton Shiers aged 29 of Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Baden Hall Fishery on 13/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Scott Inger aged 33 of Sir Brian Way, Newark, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Embryo Angling on 03/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £285 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Jake Wesley aged 31 of Beatty Avenue, Leicester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Makins Fishery on 07/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Roger Prescott aged 50 of Instow rise, Nottingham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farndon – River Trent on 07/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Florin Trofin aged 24 of Lamburnum Grove, Spalding, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Spalding – River Welland on 15/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Tadeusz Marszalek aged 62 of Snowdrop Drive, Droitwich, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Top Barn Pools on 16/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £251 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Russell Warner aged 46 of Ruskin Avenue, Leicester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Cossington Lake on 21/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 8th February 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Mark Bland aged 50 of Ridal Close, Sheffield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Cromwell Carp Lake on 19/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £285 

On 13th March 2025 at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Ian Timson aged 58 of Westbourne Gardens, Folkestone, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Elphicks Farm Lakes on 10/03/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Artur Marszalek aged 63 of Kenilworth Road, Luton, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB109 at The Embankment – River Great Ouse on 17/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £310 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ashley Rawlings aged 37 of Queens Drive, Swindon, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at St John’s Lake, Linear Fisheries on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Barbu Ioan aged 63 of Sirdar Road, Ipswich, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Breakaway Lake on 16/04/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ben Ellis aged 36 of High Street, Wadhurst, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Place Farm on 20/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ben Janur aged 38 of Captains Close, Maidstone, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hartleylands Farm on 26/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ben Morris aged 33 of Durham Close, Canterbury, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Handle Lake – Mid Kent Fisheries on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Bevan Morgan of Whitehall Place, Cardiff, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Smiths Lake on 21/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Callum Morris aged 27 of Bourne Meadow, Egham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows Lake on 08/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Cameron Howe of Ash Grove, Sudbury, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Suffolk Water Park on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Charles Smith aged 36 of Green Lane, Morden, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Houchins on 14/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £218 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Charlie Bushby aged 22 of Auckland Road, Potters Bar, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows lake on 15/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £211 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Chris Welch aged 54 of Lonsdale Road, Southend-On-Sea, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Rochford Reservoir on 21/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £273 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Connor Gray aged 30 of Deers Farm Close, Woking, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Willow Park Fisheries on 14/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Corey Tattersall aged 22 of Kennett Drive, Layland, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brasenose Lake 2, Linear Fisheries on 21/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Danail Manahov aged 41 of Cannon Street, Wisbech, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB107 at North Level Main Drain – Tydd Gote on 26/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £575 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Daniel Loveridge aged 38 of Upper Fant Road, Maidstone, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Chart Lakes on 26/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Danny May aged 36 of St. Ronans View, Dartford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Darenth Complex on 06/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Dean Turner aged 62 of Glenmore Street, Southend-On-Sea, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A12 Cuton lakes on 03/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Dedi Pranata aged 48 of Taunton Close, Bexleyheath, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brooklands Lake on 08/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £323 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Dino Neale aged 53 of Cromer Road, Sheringham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Stanninghall Fishery on 11/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Geoff Pieper aged 41 of The Paddocks, Lancing, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Broadfield House Lake on 01/12/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Geoffrey Arnold aged 38 of Waterside, Milton Keynes, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Linford Complex on 11/04/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender George Wells aged 33 of Merrifield Road, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A12 Cuton Lakes on 09/11/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £401 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Glenn Spittle aged 36 of Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Dorchester Lagoon on 07/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jakub Wisnieski aged 38 of Sherwood Close, Slough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows Lake on 13/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender James Strang aged 31 of Hopewell Gardens, Norwich, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Wroxham – River Bure on 12/12/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender John Cawley aged 43 of Pooles Lane, Chipping Norton, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hardwick Lake, Linear Fisheries, on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £263 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender John Williams aged 44 of Franklin Road, Wirral, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brasenose Lake 1, Linear Fishery on 19/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £266 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jon Hajdar aged 45 of Parvills, Waltham Abbey, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A12 Cuton Lakes on 17/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Justin Muncer aged 51 of Spring Vale North, Dartford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brooklands Lake on 08/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Kyle Morgan aged 33 of Lawn Avenue, Great Yarmouth, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Broome Pits on 05/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Liam Finnis aged 22 of Bridgewood Road, Worcester Park, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows Lake on 15/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £231 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Louis Collins aged 23 of Hedgerow Lane, Tunbridge Wells, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows lake on 12/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Luke Robinson aged 23 of Dudley Drive, Morden, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Houchins on 14/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £245 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Max Hosier aged 25 of Lindfield Road, Romford, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Clayfield Fishery on 26/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Michael Baldwin aged 26 of Brooklands Gardens, Clacton-On-Sea, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Clayfield Fishery on 26/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Michael Otoole aged 34 of Brow Road, Prenton, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at St Johns Lake, Linear Fisheries, on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Oliver Cole aged 37 of Park Croft, Polegate, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Wylands Fishery on 15/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Paul Clark aged 48 of Stile Croft, Harlow, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A12 Cuton lakes on 21/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £442 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Paul Gonsalves aged 28 of Highfield hill, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at The Bridge Lakes on //2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Raymond Jenkins aged 41 of Clay Hill Road, Basildon, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A12 Cuton Lakes on 07/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £215 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Richard Scarr aged 68 of Stokes drive, Huntingdon, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Lawn Farm Fishery – Cambourne on 21/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £378 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ricky Porter aged 39 of Dowells Street, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A12 Cuton Lakes on 09/11/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Robert Beck aged 26 of Sheppey Way, Sittingbourne, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Frant Lakes on 01/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Robert Witherington of Marlow Drive, Sutton, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Berners Hall Fishery on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £388 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ronnie Knapp aged 20 of Halcot Avenue, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brooklands Lake on 08/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £241 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ryan Mason aged 31 of Mill Field, Ely, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Mepal – Counter Drain on 23/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Sam Cooke aged 40 of Westgate Street, Holt, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Willow lakes on 12/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Sam Hubble aged 27 of Faygate Crescent, Bexleyheath, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Southmere Lake on 08/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £327 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Sammy Waller aged 29 of Whiting Crescent, Faversham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Handle Lake – Mid Kent Fisheries on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Samuel Luckhurst aged 28 of Gunnery Road, Faversham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Handle Lake – Mid Kent Fisheries on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Scott Lister aged 35 of Thomas Road, Cambridge, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Atkins Lake on 26/05/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Shane Cojocarel aged 27 of Russell Place, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at St Johns Lake, Linear Fisheries on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Stephen Collins aged 42 of Wodehouse Road, Dartford, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and Obstructing a Water Bailiff at Brooklands Lake on 08/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £490 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Stephen MacDonald aged 63 of Squires Close, Rochester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Place Farm on 14/03/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Steven Gooch aged 36 of Hillside Crescent, Ipswich, was prosecuted for the offence of Preparing to Fish with No Licence at Hintlesham Fisheries on 30/03/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Thomas Lilley aged 39 of Manciple Close, Canterbury, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Handle Lake – Mid Kent Fisheries on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Thomas Wilkinson aged 32 of Vauxhall Crescent, Canterbury, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Handle Lake – Mid Kent Fisheries on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £368 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Tom Walsh aged 38 of Primrose Glen, Hornchurch, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Mousehole Fishery on 22/06/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Tomie Flanagan of Iveagh Close, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Brooklands Lake on 08/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Tyler Averiss aged 24 of Windrush Road, Cheltenham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at St Johns Lake, Linear Fisheries on 24/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £346 

On 27th February 2025 at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, the offender Wayne Sherriff aged 37 of Wheeley Moor Road, Birmingham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Farlows Lake on 13/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court, the offender Lilu Patrascu aged 57 of Brooklyn Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Stainforth and Keadby Canal on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £279 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Adam Wade aged 53 of West End, Alnwick, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Bellingham – River North Tyne on 08/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £235 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Alfie Higgins aged 20 of Baysdale Court, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFBN101 at Skelton Beck – River Tees on 17/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £380 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Archie Hind aged 29 of Marmion Road, London, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Chipchase Mill – River North Tyne on 23/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £334 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Ashley Sanderson aged 23 of West Park Drive, Sheffield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Aston Park Fisheries on 09/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Ben Dargue aged 33 of Priory Estate, Pontefract, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Rustic Arms on 01/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Cameron Steel aged 22 of Main Street, Goole, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Bakers Pond on 26/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Charles Gregson aged 68 of Badgers, Higher Wraxall, Dorchester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Chipchase Mill – River North Tyne on 01/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Chris Jacklin aged 36 of Oakdale, Harrogate, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Fourstones – River South Tyne on 26/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £401 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Craig Wood aged 50 of Cross Street, Doncaster, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Stubbs Hall on 01/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Curtis Barkley aged 29 of Bentley Road, Doncaster, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Carcroft Lily Pond on 26/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Daiman Sewell aged 35 of Tindale Street, Consett, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Woodlands Lake on 08/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Daryl Tong aged 34 of College Grove, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Fossehill Shooting Ground, Brandesburton on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof  in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Duncan Sanders aged  60 of Kingsway, Eastleigh, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Widehaugh, River Tyne on 21/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £801 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Dylan Hodgkins aged 24 of Kemp Road, North Ferriby, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Bakers Pond on 13/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £301 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Harry Pallett aged 18 of Derwent Road, Saltburn-by-the-sea, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB101 at Skelton Beck – River Tees on 17/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £710 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Harry Pennock aged 26 of Station Road, Leeds, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Lady Wood Fishery on 20/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender James Griffiths aged 40 of Wordsworth Grove, Wakefield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Birkwood Farm Lake on 13/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Louie Oldroyd aged 20 of Rydal Road, Saltburn-by-the-sea, was prosecuted for the offences of Unlicensed fishing and National Byelaw: OFNB101 at Skelton Beck – River Tees on 17/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £350 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Matthew Longmire aged 26 of Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Catterick Race Course Pond on 08/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £435 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Michael Thompson aged 64 of Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Fourstones – River South Tyne on 13/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £468 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Michaela Peptea aged 49 of Brooklyn Street, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Stainforth and Keadby Canal on 05/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Mike Eddom aged 41 of Willow Green, Brough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Newhay Lakes on 18/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Owen Batey aged 34 of Cannock Road, Middlesborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Grassholme Reservoir on 27/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Robert Campbell aged 46 of Tattershall Close, Hull, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Orchard Park Pond on 03/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Robert Warling aged 30 of Harrison Crescent, Bishop Auckland, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Hexham – River Tyne on 21/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £347 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Theo Simpson aged 28 of Station Road, Middlesborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Yarm – River Tees on 08/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £321 

On 14th March 2025 at Hull Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Thomas Horton aged 36 of Dorset Road, Guisborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Grassholme Reservoir on 27/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Joshua Sleight-Evans aged 32 of Victoria Road, Doncaster, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Trent View Fishery on 12/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £279 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender William Chapman aged 42 of Main Street, Newark, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Winthorpe on 12/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £265 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ashley Street aged 36 of Mayfield Road, Stoke-on-Trent, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Embryo Angling – Norton Disney on 03/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £367 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ben Bramley aged 38 of Hornbeam Close, Ilkeston, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Osbournes Pond on 19/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £365 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Daniel Sahadeo aged 29 of Broadhurst Green, Cannock, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB114 at Cudmore Fisheries on 19/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £268 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender David Hitchen aged 47 of Chorley Old Road, Bolton, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Cromwell Carp Lake on 19/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Endri Zogaj aged 25 of Rowan Street, Leicester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Aylestone – River Soar on 21/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Irmantas Urbonas aged 47 of Woolsthorpe Road, Grantham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A1 Fishery on 24/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Jason Voy of Hopfield, Brigg, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Trent view Fishery on 11/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £327 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Karl Bowater aged 34 of Lamb Crescent, Wolverhampton, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Bayliss Pools on 08/09/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Keenan Bailey-Mann of Griggs Road, Loughborough, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Rycroft on 19/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ladislav Lacko aged 27 of Church Street, Derby, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Beechwood Park on 19/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £175 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Leighton Crow aged 22 of Chilwell Close, Barnsley, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Embryo Angling – Norton Disney on 03/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £219 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Paul Blake aged 59 of Martin Way, Grimsby, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at South Cliff Farm Fishery on 27/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £177 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Peter Smith aged 35 of Simpsons Lane, Knottingley, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at A1 Fishery on 25/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Ricky Docking aged 35 of Richmond Road, Sheffield, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Shireoaks on 26/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £308 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Stephen Ratcliffe aged 49 of Cosham Road, Manchester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Cudmore Fisheries on 19/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £281 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Timothy Hastings aged 32 of Ure Crescent, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Embryo Angling – Norton Disney on 03/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £262 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Tony Hastings aged 59 of Ure Crescent, was prosecuted for the offence of Preparing to Fish with No Licence at Embryo Angling – Norton Disney on 03/09/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £385 

On 10th March 2025 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court, the offender Vasile Bogdan aged 55 of Barrows Road, Birmingham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Mereside Fishery on 11/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 13th March 2025 at SJP South East, the offender Louis Watson aged 26 of Roberts Croft, Wrexham, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Smiths Lake on 19/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £350 

On 10th March 2025 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender David Hicks aged 41 of Hardrush Meadow, Wigan, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Clearwater Fisheries on 12/10/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £290 

On 10th March 2025 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Lewis Swarbrick aged 24 of Bellfield Close, Preston, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at River Eden – Lazonby Bridge on //2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £135 

On 10th March 2025 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Matthew Steele aged 32 of Old Hey Croft, Preston, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Turbary House Fishery on 17/08/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Nicholas Martin aged 31 of Kirkfield, Ambleside, was prosecuted for the offence of National Byelaw: OFNB101 at Aikrigg Avenue – River Kent on 07/10/2024, received a verdict of Proof in Absence and was fined £355 

On 10th March 2025 at Warrington Magistrates’ Court (SJP), the offender Paul Mellor aged 38 of Furlong Road, Manchester, was prosecuted for the offence of Unlicensed fishing at Goose Green on 27/08/2024, received a verdict of Guilty and was fined £375  

 

 

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Monthly Fisheries Prosecutions.
Frequently Asked Questions and Glossary of Terms

FAQs
1. I didn’t know about the court hearing date, what can I do? You can contact the Magistrates Court and ask for the case to be re-opened. www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts

2. Why are the outcomes different for the same offence? At each hearing, the Magistrates take into consideration: the facts of the case, the attitude of the offender, any mitigation offered by the offender and their ability to pay any financial punishment.

Glossary of Terms:

‘Penalty’ The penalty is what offender has to pay. It comprises the sum of the fine for the offence committed; a contribution to the Environment Agency costs; the Criminal Court Charge and a victim surcharge. The fine and victim surcharge is decided by the Magistrates hearing the case on the day. Fines go to the treasury. Costs go to the Environment Agency and contribute to the cost incurred in taking the case to court. Victim Surcharge goes to a specific fund for victims of crime. See: http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.gov.uk/sentencing/victim-surcharge.htm

‘Proof in Absence’ The defendant did not enter a plea at the time their case was heard. The Court convicted the person in their absence.

‘Absolute Discharge’ The defendant is guilty but no fine is imposed

‘Conditional Discharge’ The defendant is guilty but no fine is imposed. There are conditions attached to the discharge: if re-offending occurs within the period of the discharge, the defendant can be sentenced for the original offence and the new one.

‘forfeiture order’ Equipment used in the offence is taken from the defendant and destroyed.

‘disqualification order’ The defendant is disqualified for a period of time, from holding or obtaining a fishing licence. You can’t fish during the period of disqualification.

Offence Code and Laymans Terms

• OF329: Using more than one rod and line when fishing for Salmonoids in all rivers, streams, drains and canals
• OFB08: Exceeded the 3 metre distance between rods
• OFB10: Leaving Rod(s) and Line(s) unattended
• OFNB2 (2): Fishing for Trout in the Close Season
• OFNB3 (3): Removed eels or shad by rod and line from any waters
• OFNB5: Use of a keepnet less than 2 metres in length
• OFNB8: Fishing with more than four rods and lines at the same time when fishing for coarse fish or Eels
• OFNB100: Fishing for freshwater fish in the close season
• OFNB107: Exceeding the 3 metre distance between rods when fishing with multiple rods and lines
• OFNB114: Leaving rod(s) and line(s), with bait or hook, in the water unattended
• OFRB5 (North East): Used an illegal lure or bait
• OFRB7: During the close season fished for Salmon, migratory Trout or non migratory Trout, other than with artificial fly or lure
• OFRB8 (Southern): Used an illegal lure or bait
• OFRB18 (1): Use of fish as bait in Lake District
• OFRB18 (2A): Use of an illegal hook bait in the Lake District
• OFRB20: Using a keep net to retain fish during the statutory close season for coarse fish
• OFRB216:Using an illegal lure or bait
• TA002: Person who unlawfully takes, destroys or attempts to take/destroy any fish in water which is private property
• WRA041: Fishing in a prohibited area
• WRA034: Removed any listed freshwater fish by rod and line from any river, stream or drain, or listed water