Defiant angler removed from River Ness due to coronavirus restrictions, reports Inverness Angling Club
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An angler has been removed from the River Ness by bailiffs from the Ness District Salmon Fishery Board.
The bailiffs acted on a report of people fishing the Inverness Angling Club waters on Friday.
A club spokesman said: "Anglers are reminded that the club beats are closed in accordance with government recommendations to protect the public during the current coronavirus pandemic. Anyone ignoring emergency laws, and the club’s closure of the fishings, could face potentially serious consequences under these laws and for their club membership."
Inverness Angling Club closed the Ness fishings with immediate effect last week.
Club president Alex Elliott said: “River and loch fisheries have closed throughout Scotland as clubs and proprietors follow government advice. We are aware how important our sport is to our members but their health, and the health of others, must be our top priority. The situation will be reviewed in three weeks' time.”
The club has also decided to suspend membership renewal until further notice.
