Fisheries Management and Technology - Job Description

Most fisheries officers work for government agencies and departments including the Environment Agency and the Sea Fisheries Inspectorate. Opportunities also arise with sea fisheries committees, angling organisations, environmental organisations, water authorities and research establishments such as The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS).

Typical responsibilities include:

• undertaking investigative surveys of water quality and the health, spawning and movement of fish
• policing waterways to check for unlawful fishing
• liaising with the planning departments of local authorities about the location of new buildings etc
• checking anglers’ licences
• writing reports
• preparing evidence and statements for prosecution cases
• catching, measuring, examining and releasing fish and assessing their health
• making improvements to habitats through work on streams and river banks
• providing advice about the location of fish stock
• handling general enquiries from the public
• granting licences to move fish
• working with other organisations and agencies to plan environmental projects
• offering information and advice to sports fisheries about legal/importation restrictions
• keeping up to date with changes in legislation/EU directives