Source: Environment Agency
Commenting on the introductions Chris Reeds, from the Fisheries Team, said:
“We chose the locations on the River Welland because we have previously completed habitat improvements there.
Our projects included the construction of riffles – shallow areas which help break up the flow of water – overhead cover, some channel narrowing and tree planting.
Surveys we have carried out on the River Welland show that the number of dace has decreased over the last few years, probably as a result of poor spawning conditions, and releasing fresh stocks should help numbers to recover.”
The number of roach found in the River Glen has also fallen in recent years. This is thought to be because of poor conditions at spawning time and the release of the new fish should help to boost stocks for the future.
All of the fish which are being released into the rivers have been bred at the Environment Agency’s fish farm in Calverton, Nottinghamshire.
