I made representations to the government on their behalf of our angling community, following correspondence from many constituents. I believe that social-distancing could be enforced robustly if everyone fishes as individuals or households.
Update
In response, the Minister pointed us towards the new guidance, where angling has been permitted as a means of spending time outdoors. I am delighted to see that all the residents who got in touch can now go back to doing what they love in a socially-distanced way.
My letter and the government's response is below.
Holly