Fish Rescue and Removal

Aquatic Management Services Ltd offer electrofishing services for fish removal from ponds, rivers, canals and streams. We use both back pack and bank or boat mounted electrofishing equipment to remove fish from waters where netting is not practical.

Fish rescue/removal may be required as part of low flow issues or any construction project involving:

  • Reservoir maintenance or decommissioning
  • Bridge and culvert repairs
  • Dredging
  • De-watering
  • Lock repairs

Wild fish populations are protected by UK and EU legislation, consequently mitigation should be factored into projects where impacts may occur. We offer rapid response and mobilisation and our flexibility allows us to work around your project programme.

We are able to offer:

  • Consenting and liaison (e.g. Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales etc)
  • Fish rescue/removal (e.g. electric fishing, seine netting etc)
  • Fish transport
  • Fish Health Check

The most common methods of fish rescue/removal are electric fishing and seine netting. Our staff have extensive electric fishing experience. All operatives are trained in-house to rigorous standards and have a range of survey equipment and the practical experience to cover any eventuality.

Fish are caught and kept in oxygenated containers and, depending on the site, fish can either be moved by hand or via our purpose built transport tanks. We are able to deal with fish removal from all water bodies and arrange relocation of fish to receptor water bodies.

Fish removals require consent from the regulator and potentially a consent to introduce fish into a new watercourse. We can provide full liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g. Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales etc) and apply for all necessary consents saving you time and money. In some circumstances a statutory Fish Health Check may be required and we provide sample collection and a health check undertaken by an Environment Agency-approved practitioner.

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"An outstanding service - these guys are professional, very knowledgeable, courteous and carry out all work to extremely high standards. I have engaged matt and his team for well over 10 years and will continue to do so."

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QUESTIONS?

For expert advice, services, and products for your pond, call our team today. With years of experience and qualifications in pond management, we can handle domestic and commercial pond cleaning and management projects in Wiltshire, Oxford, Cirencester, and Gloucester. We also provide a secure fish transport and rescue service nationwide. To speak to one of our experts, call us today on 01793 700 241.