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Fishing Survey

Stockport's Parks and Recreation service are considering ways of improving the stock management, bailiffing and grounds care of its fishable waters.  The Council has no in-house fishing expertise and to best serve the public interest we are seeking a partner to take on management responsibility for the service provided for fishers.

To help us prepare the paperwork, please take five minutes to complete this survey.

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	Do you have a rod license?
		Yes
		No

	Are you a member of a fishing club?
		Yes
		No

	If yes, which one(s)?

	How often do you fish?
		At least once a week
		At least once a fortnight
		At least once a month
		Less than once a month but more often than twice a year
		Once a year
		Rarely

	What time of day do you usually fish?
		Before 10 am
		Between 10 am and 3 pm
		Between 3 pm and 8 pm
		Night fishing (after 8 pm)

	What days do you usually fish? (Select all that apply)
		Monday to Friday
		Saturday
		Sunday

	Who do you usually fish with?
		I usually fish alone
		I usually fish with 1 or 2 friends
		I usually fish with a group / club
		I usually fish with my family

	Are your family members:
		Under 16
		16 - 21
		Over 21

	Do you fish at any of the following sites in Stockport at least twice a year? (Select all that apply)
		Etherow Country Park
		Debdale Reservoir
		RAF Handforth / Woodford
		Sykes Reservoir
		Edgeley Park
		Gosjack
		Reddish Vale Country Park
		Woodbank Park
		St John's Wood
		Abney Hall Park

	What concerns do you have about a third party managing Stockport's fishing? (Select all that apply)
		Not being able to fish where I always do
		Not being able to fish when I always do
		Night fishing will be restricted
		Fishing costs will go up
		Fishers with disabilities will not be properly catered for
		Balance of nature will be affected
		There will be too many matches
		Fish-eating bird species will be controlled

	What safe-guards would you like us to put in place with any future partnership agreement? (Select all that apply)
		There will be a maximum set of the cost of fishing
		There will be no negative impact on wildlife
		Quality of catches will be monitored and reported at each site
		Families will be encouraged
		New anglers will be encouraged
		Activities of non-anglers will not be affected
		Membership will not be restricted in any way
		Baits should be agreed for each location
		Sites will be patrolled to keep wildlife safe
		Sites will be patrolled to ensure responsible angling
		Algae will be monitored and controlled
		Banks will be upgraded and maintained
		Pathways will be maintained
		Trees will be kept cut back
		Any game or coarse fisheries will meet their sustainable catch potential
		Stocks will be monitored for parasites, disease and problem causing fish
		Habitats will be managed to support breeding populations of locally desirable fish
		Where appropriate, plans will be in place to encourage migration of fish

	Are you
		Male
		Female

	Are you aged
		Under 16
		16 - 24 years
		25 - 55 years
		Over 55 years

	Do you have any long-term illness, health problem or disability which limits your daily activities or the work you can do?
		No
		Yes

	What do you consider your national identity to be?  Please choose your answer from the list below.  Choose as many or as few as apply.
		English
		Scottish
		Welsh
		Irish
		British
		Other

	How would you describe your national identity?

	What is your ethnic group?
		White
		Mixed
		Asian or Asian British
		Black or Black British
		Other

Thank you for your time.

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