Invasive species
Crayfish in Gilling Beck
Signal crayfish are present in the beck. Anglers should understand their environmental impact and the rules that apply to trapping or removal.
Signal crayfish in Gilling Beck
American signal crayfish are present in Gilling Beck. They are a non-native invasive species and can damage banks through burrowing, compete with native wildlife and spread crayfish plague.
Do not trap or remove crayfish without the required permissions. In England, trapping or removing crayfish requires written permission from the Environment Agency. Permission from the landowner and relevant fishing-rights holder is also required.
Further information
For current rules on trapping crayfish, use the Environment Agency guidance above. Our Invasive Species page also explains how anglers can reduce the risk of spreading non-native species between waters.