Anyone spear on alderney? Am guessing all the usual species apply, and perhaps a strong chance of a good flatty. Looking to travel next year for a holiday with family.
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Alderney?
- Thread starterPointandhope
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You will need a speargun licence in Alderney, if you arrive at the airport with a speargun you will be arrested!
A few UK spearos including a lady all got arrested two years ago!
I don't think it is difficult to get one though?
Anyway why don't you come to the 'Guernsey fish in' instead much more fun than Alderney
A few UK spearos including a lady all got arrested two years ago!
I don't think it is difficult to get one though?
Anyway why don't you come to the 'Guernsey fish in' instead much more fun than Alderney
Yes well in theory Alderney is overseen by Guernsey's government & come under our bailiwick as are Herm & Sark.
Jersey is independent to our laws & have their own government.
I believe the speargun restriction is due to a personal attack on a policeman about 10 years ago when a man armed with a loaded speargun was holed up in a house!
But in answer to your question - Alderney has some great fishing but as elsewhere, the island has suffered from overfishing.
Only 10 years ago Alderney was possibly the best shore fishing venue in the UK & the boat fishing was second to none.
However the banks have been hammered by commercial fishermen & the shore netted to oblivion.
Largely by English boats but French & jersey have had their share too & of course Guernsey trawlers & long liners visit most days of the year!
Not all doom & gloom though as there are still fish to be caught.
It is a quaint little island although a bit barren & very bleak in the winter, lots of reminders left from the SWW with lots of fortifications to explore.
There is quite a French influence, not surprising as on a clear day it looks like you could hit France with a well aimed stone.
However if it rains there ain't much to do!
I have had some great times in Alderney & some pretty depressing wet weather times too.
Perhaps the best time to visit would be during Alderney week as the population double & the whole place becomes a bit more alive.
Jersey is independent to our laws & have their own government.
I believe the speargun restriction is due to a personal attack on a policeman about 10 years ago when a man armed with a loaded speargun was holed up in a house!
But in answer to your question - Alderney has some great fishing but as elsewhere, the island has suffered from overfishing.
Only 10 years ago Alderney was possibly the best shore fishing venue in the UK & the boat fishing was second to none.
However the banks have been hammered by commercial fishermen & the shore netted to oblivion.
Largely by English boats but French & jersey have had their share too & of course Guernsey trawlers & long liners visit most days of the year!
Not all doom & gloom though as there are still fish to be caught.
It is a quaint little island although a bit barren & very bleak in the winter, lots of reminders left from the SWW with lots of fortifications to explore.
There is quite a French influence, not surprising as on a clear day it looks like you could hit France with a well aimed stone.
However if it rains there ain't much to do!
I have had some great times in Alderney & some pretty depressing wet weather times too.
Perhaps the best time to visit would be during Alderney week as the population double & the whole place becomes a bit more alive.