Recent survey results show the shrimp distribution still to be very much in the Barton Broad locality yet some have been surveyed on the Thurne

The map shows that most of the sites being surveyed are still clear of Dikerogammarus but checks are still ongoing.

NACA is supporting the Environment agency where possible and at a recent meeting gave grass roots advice as to how to get the message across to the angling community, we believe it is vital that the message is put clearly how this can effect not just fisheries but the whole aquatic ecosystem in this region, we will continue to support the EA and all organisations to help stop the spread of the shrimp and welcome our members support in this matter.To view our recent information on Dikerogammarus and download the take action notice please follow this link here.

  We Need Your Help

Dikerogammarus villosus, now known as “the killer shrimp” has been identified in several places in the Norfolk Broads system, This invasive and aggressive species from Eastern Europe kills a range of native species, including young fish, and significantly alters ecosystems, this is a serious threat to Norfolk's fisheries and it must not be underestimated the potential damage this could bring to our fragile ecosystem. This is not just a fisheries problem but effects many aquatic species so please follow the links for more information to help stop this spreading to our upper rivers and stillwaters.

We urge our members to dry ALL nets and keepnets before and after every fishing trip drying is the only secure way to kill the shrimp that may have come into contact with fishing equipment

The River Thet in Norfolk is beginning to benefit from an alliance between Local landowners, NACA and the Environment Agency.

The River Thet in west Norfolk was once renowned as a small river fishery hosting many large clubs along its banks with records of quality catches attracting anglers from afar to this small but productive river. The river rises in the Quidenham area and winds its way as a stream south of Attleborough, and first gets noticed by many as it runs under the main A11 road at Larling, from here it widens slightly as it runs through grazing meadows down to East Harling Mill and on further through the countryside to the Town of Thetford to which it lends its name.

However like many small Norfolk rivers its recent plight has been that of over abstraction, predation and in the case of the Thet pollution incidents that have led the Environment agency to state 'allowing highly polluting discharges to enter the environment causing significant damage to the river ecosystem'.

  Further news that the iconic SSSI River Wensum is being heavily supported in partnership with Norfolk Anglers Conservation Association and the Environment Agency by the introduction of 650 1 year plus barbel.

This follows the introductions in 2009 and 2010 and is part of the overall program of environmental & conservation measures which partner the Rivers restoration strategy to improve the river to meet its Water Frame Work Directive Initiatives and to ensure the future of angling on this historic river.