A NEW Internet tool which helps anglers along the River Thames catch more fish has proved a hit.
The Environment Agency started the service in July to give details such as river temperatures, turbidity and oxygen levels over the previous seven days. More than 1,500 people have used the service, exceeding expectations.
The new angling service – Angling Data View – uses a network of sensors and data recorders along rivers to monitor water quality.
Fishery officer Stuart Keable said: “We are thrilled that anglers have taken to our new data webpage. We have had a fantastic response from people who use the site... ahead of venturing out for a catch.”
He said it provided data which could advise about water conditions thereby having the potential to save wasted journeys, maximise anglers’ time on the river and hopefully allow them to catch more fish.
Fish are cold blooded meaning they are susceptible to changes in water temperature which influences activity and feeding patterns.
See: http://tinyurl.com/yhbfc8s
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article