Weed Cutting Dates 2020  River Nadder

The following dates have been approved by the Environment Agency and Wiltshire Fishery Association for weed cutting in the 2020 season.

Weed growth at the start of the year will be closely monitored and cut early in the allocated period if required .

  • Free weed cutting period – Wed 15th & Tuesday 28th April
    This period allows for a maximum 3-days light cutting (by hand only) which includes clearing down. Anyone cutting must inform their downstream neighbour before cutting commences and after clearing down. Representatives from EA, NE and WFA will continue to monitor weed cutting.
    EA weed booms will not be deployed.
    Areas where there are salmon and trout redds and a potential for juvenile fry emergence, especially after a cold winter/early spring, should be left uncut.

Chalk Stream Weed Cutting

River Nadder

Weed Cutting Dates 2020 Cleardown Dates
Thursday 14th to Sunday 24 May Monday 25th  &  Tuesday 26th May
Monday 29th June to Tuesday 14th July Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th July
Monday 17th to Monday 24th August Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th August