Hammonds Pond in Carlisle is a much cherished park.

The pond is maintained by Cumberland Council.

The Council encourages wildlife to set up home in the park, it is teeming with wildlife including resident swans, coots, ducks etc.

The Council did say fishing is prohibited and they will use appropriate legislation and enforcement against those fishing.  

HOWEVER

Despite this the fishing continues with a large number of bird/swan injuries and deaths due to fishing hooks and wires.

The Council are not protecting the swans and have looked the other way; the police have visited the ponds but feedback from those fishing was police were ok with it. Despite the no fishing signs. Endangering and killing swans last time I checked is a wildlife crime.

A number of swan charities have recommended a petition. 

STOP THE FISHING ON HAMMONDS POND