INTRODUCTION - FISHING SPOTS NEAR ME
Fishing is a great activity that can be done anywhere, and it's also one of the most popular hobbies in America and Great Britain. The problem for many people is that they don't know where to go fishing because they are not familiar with any fishing spots near them! We have compiled a list of ways that you can find the perfect fishing spots near you.
TIPS FOR LOCATING THE BEST FISHING SPOT NEAR ME
If you are looking for fishing spots near you then there are several ways to do so:
WHICH FISH ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AND WHERE CAN YOU FIND THEM
What type of fish are you looking for? This will affect the locations you look in. For example in the UK cod are a lot more abundant up North. Whereas bass are a lot more abundant down South. Once you have decided on this it gets a lot easier. You can simply read up on the areas that this particular fish likes and target them like that.
Are you looking for freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing? This is because the locations will vary a lot. You can even catch fish such as the sea-trout in the sea and freshwater, rivers and lakes. The UK has all sorts of fisheries depending on which part of the country you’re in! Londoners can try their luck with carp from Windmill Lane market, while others might choose sea bass off Brighton Pier – it just depends what type they want to catch!
BEST TIME TO GO FISHING AT THE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
Different times of the year will greatly affect the species of fish you will catch. Different times of the year will also see legislation enforced. Most fish have open and closed seasons, meaning you can only fish for them at a certain time of year. During the winter months you will struggle to catch the widely popular bass in the UK but cod, flounder, whiting and other species are a lot more abundant. On freshwater rivers, sea trout and salmon fishing becomes illegal.
When you delve even deeper, the best time to go fishing can become even more complicated and precise. For example, some freshwater rivers will have their salmon run early on in the year (April). Where as other rivers will have their salmon run much later on in the year (September, October). To further complicate the matter, some rivers will fish better just before, during or after a flood. In terms of sea fishing the tide will greatly affect the fishing. Some marks will fish better at low water, some on an incoming tide and some on a receding tide.
FISHING GEAR CHECKLIST
When you go fishing no matter where you are you will generally need all the basic kit, this includes:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
HOW TO CLEAN AND COOK YOUR CATCH AT THE END OF THE DAY
For those of you who are lucky enough to catch some fish yourselves here is a brilliant video from the "Fish Locker". The video shows you how to fillet and prepare a variety of different fish that you are likely to encounter in UK waters. Take a look at the rest of the Fish Lockers channel as-well. He has made some exceptionally good fishing videos that will help you on whatever your exploits may be.
