Fishing to resume on Dover pier following safety talks
Anglers will be able to fish at Admiralty Pier From mid-February
Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover
Submitted to the Dover Express
After long and complex negotiations, fishing will be able to resume safely and securely from Admiralty Pier later this month.
The move comes following the successful trial day held last October and constructive discussions between the Port of Dover, Dover Sea Angling Association (DSAA) and the Angling Trust.
The agreement will allow local able-bodied and disabled anglers to fish once again at the much-loved venue, whilst having a robust security process in place that keeps both local anglers and the port safe and secure.
Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, said:
“What I am so pleased about is that all parties have engaged in this process in the true spirit of cooperation and understanding, which has enabled us to find a solution that works for everyone.
“I’m truly delighted we have been able to do so and thank all those who have helped make it happen, including Diederik Smet from Destination Dover who has been integral to this and will be going forward.”
Chairman of the DSAA, Richard Yates is delighted with the agreement reached with Dover Harbour Board to allow angling to resume from the Admiralty Pier and the disabled fishing area on CT3.
He said:
“We would like to say a huge thank you to the Port for working hard and in good faith to find a solution that meets their security and safety needs and allows angling to continue for the people of Dover and other areas.
“Angling has bought huge benefits to the people of Dover for hundreds of years and it’s nice to see that the Port appreciates how important it is to the community and put such effort into finding a way forward, I’m sure the community is very grateful.”
Angling will reopen on Friday, February 18 with full details on Dover Sea Angling Association's Facebook page.
Here is their guide on how to book fishing day tickets once you are a member with a dock pass.
Stuart Singleton-White, from the Angling Trust, said:
“The angling community has been deeply concerned that new security requirements would result in fishing not being able to return to such an iconic venue as Admiralty Pier.
“Having contacted the Harbour Board, I’m delighted they were open to suggestions, and worked so constructively over a long period of time to help find a solution that worked for everyone.”
The Port of Dover, Dover Sea Angling Association and the Angling Trust look forward to welcoming anglers back on Admiralty Pier.
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