Fish farm cuts prices to help fisheries stock up for new anglers

THE owner of a fish farm in Kent is slashing his prices on carp and F1 hybrids to help lighten the load for fisheries looking to buy new stock. 

Jason Dorkings, whose Babylon Fish Farm produces more than 100 tons of F1s a year, said that his phone has been ringing off the hook since fishing returned. 

“During the lockdown I was worried about our sales for the season but I’m now being inundated with calls from fisheries who’ve been saying they need fresh stock to keep the influx of new anglers happy,” Jason says.

“Most of the fishery owners I’ve spoken to say their banks are full every day, which is a superb sign that angling is getting back on its feet. 

“They’re desperate to keep these new anglers on the bank, so I thought I’d help out by reducing my prices.”

Jason usually sells 6ins F1s and carp for £5 per pound, but is now offering them for £3.50 per pound, with orders and deliveries being taken for September onwards.

He adds:

“In this warm climate it’s not safe to ship stock, so we will be taking orders now and delivering during the autumn.”

The fish farm has dropped its prices for carp and F1s.