andyk74
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Otter Predation at Willington Lake
I was shocked to see the photos of the damage the otters have done at Willington Lake. As mentioned in the press release, two iconic fish have been lost as a result. I am certain the Commttee are doing their utmost to prevent further damage to the fishery. However, the only solution I can see that would work is to fence off the WHOLE lake, with several entrances for the anglers around its perimeter.
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12/3/09, 16:20
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
i'm not a carp angler andy but they are sickening photos arent they ? youre right thecommittee are doing all they can on this matter by exploring every avenue possible. you wouldnt belive how much work the 4 or 5 core committee members have put into this in less than a week (& still are) & quite frankly i'm proud to be associated with them.
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12/3/09, 17:54
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andyk74
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
Yes Treefella, they are sickening, I was shocked to say the least when I saw them. Only problem, is there is nothing that can be done to repair the damage already caused.
If a solution can be found to prevent similar loses occuring in the future then I will be only too willing to help.
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12/3/09, 18:37
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
why was anglers not informed about the otters in november prior to the big carp being distroyed if something had been done then ,the other fish could well be alive today
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12/3/09, 20:57
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
Colin,
I made Willington regulars fully aware that a carp and bream had been taken by an otter in November. Otters have been swimming up and down the Ouse for years. Otter prints have been seen around the lake in years gone by and I am in no doubt that the lake has suffered from otter predation in the past.
Perhaps you can tell us the steps that you would have taken to prevent the otter revisiting. I will remind you that the otter is a totally protected species and it is illegal to kill, trap or disturb an otter.
Any carp fishery in the Ouse catchment area (including its tributaries) is at risk from the ever growing otter predation. Conservation groups are actively encouraging otters by constructing otter holts along the river.
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12/3/09, 21:17
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
I would just like to add what a that i to was sickened by the photos. We've all seen photos in the Angling Press of the damage these animals can do but quess you never think it is going to happen to you. This could have quite a big impact on memerbership with the loss of two prized target fish. What can be done to stop the predetation? As this would make restocking pointless while these Otters have access to the lake.
Colin i would like to think the club investigated what could be done with the problem in October, perhaps someone can advise? Is there anything that anglers on the water can do ( legally)?
Would these fish be covered by insurance? To enable to the replaced once safe to do so?
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12/3/09, 21:26
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
so what next, do we just give up and not do anything there has got to be some way of preventing this surely other clubs in this country have come across this problem and solved it humainly.richard if you knew about the leaflet of what to do why was nothing done in nov was it due to cost
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12/3/09, 21:35
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
To litle to late, the fence should of been put up when the other fish were lost to the otters, I think alot of members will be leaving if they no aboult this/ I bet the club book next year will still state carp in willington 40lb+.
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12/3/09, 21:42
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Re: Otter Predation at Willington Lake
SHOULD STATE CARP IN WILLINGTON UNKNOWN
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