Pond Plinking?

[dersbum]

perfectly legal to shoot lead pellets over water with an air rifle.
it is the use of shotguns with lead shot that is banned over water, unless the shotgun is 9mm calibre or less.

no ties to the link below, but looks like it could be entertaining.

https://woldfarmshooting.co.uk/

[mattyw1987]

Looks a perfect day to me I would get a couple of rods set up and get them in first and then have a plink.

[madcarlos]

If shooting into the pond then it may not be a good idea, Them pellets can quite easily bounce off the water.

[Jacklurcher]

If shooting into the pond then it may not be a good idea, Them pellets can quite easily bounce off the water.

That's always why I've been told never to do it, but there is the pollution/legislation aspect to consider.

[simesgee]

No idea re the legals but the problem (as I see it) is that some of the pellets will sink to the bottom of the pond, where filter feeders can ingest them. Lead isn't good (obviously) and neither would be plastic. Not sure re the lead free ones.

[angrybear]

perfectly legal to shoot lead pellets over water with an air rifle.
it is the use of shotguns with lead shot that is banned over water, unless the shotgun is 9mm calibre or less.

Can you link to where that's stated please.

I'm wondering if the same laws that prohibit the use of lead weights for freshwater fishing might also prohibit shooting lead into or across water,
I've deffo read that you shouldn't shoot across water but I can't remember where at the moment.

[tinbum]

When I was young we all “knew” shooting over a body of water effected the POI. I reckon it was an old wive’s tale that probably originated from not firing at water to avoid ricochets.

[Barryg]

It seemed like a fun idea as it's so remote and private land as you can see by the pics but if there is any doubt about breaking any laws I won't bother

[Dornfelderliebe]

Steel bbs won't harm the environment.

[Neil54]

They do make a funny sound when they ricochet of water.
Different sound to shooting ice on a pond.

So I am told.

[Bellycrawler]

Mainly old powder burner advice to avoid Rick O'shae's. Shotgun legislation for lead shot.

[where's it gone]

If lead is banned by angler's then it's banned in water. Sure it's the wildlife act of sorts same as wildfowlers using steel. Come to think of it, it could be an EU directive.

[Anothermiss]

I think the legal wording refers to "lead shot" so pellets would potentially be a bypass of the legal issue but the moral, ethical and environmental issue remains - don't shoot lead into water.... Even though we've all done it in the past.

[ToniD]

If lead is banned by angler's then it's banned in water. Sure it's the wildlife act of sorts same as wildfowlers using steel. Come to think of it, it could be an EU directive.

Lead banned by anglers!

Mind you, I've not fished for 55 years.

I still think I should have informed

[dersbum]

Can you link to where that's stated please.

I'm wondering if the same laws that prohibit the use of lead weights for freshwater fishing might also prohibit shooting lead into or across water,
I've deffo read that you shouldn't shoot across water but I can't remember where at the moment.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2170/made

https://www.gov.uk/freshwater-rod-fi...er%201%20ounce.