Category Archives: NHWAS News

Springwell Lake Snag Removal

Please be aware that on Saturday the 15/11 work will be carried out on Springwell Lake to remove some snags. The Gravely and Bat Box swims will be closed. This will involve boats and power tools and may impact anyone (more…)

Springwell swims now open 

The Step Down and Vagrant swims are now back open for fishing  (more…)

Springwell Lake – Japanese Knotweed treatment 30/10

fyi Affinity’s contractor will be on Springwell Lake to treat some Japanese Knotweed at some point on 30/10. (more…)

Giant Hogweed treatment 28th August 2025

Affinity’s contractor Maydencroft will be on Springwell Lake to treat the Giant Hogweed at some point on 28/8 (more…)

Springwell – closure of 2 swims

The splash aerator is currently in use. While depoloyed the Step Down and Vagrant swims are closed to ensure noone casts towards the area. (more…)

Giant Hogweed treatment 1st July 2025

Affinity’s contractor Maydencroft will be on Springwell Lake to treat the Giant Hogweed at some point on 1/7. (more…)

Springwell Lake closed for spawning

The fish are spawning again so the lake will remain closed for the next 2 weeks. (more…)

Petes Pond – rules

Please note the following rules are introduced for those fishing Petes Pond Landing nets to be used for all fish Barbless hooks only to be used Unhooking mats must be used One rod only to be used at any time (more…)

lake reopening

Hello allThe lake will be reopening tomorrow Thursday 15th after spawningThe 48hr pairs match has been rearranged for the end of may bank holiday and the lake will be shut Saturday 24th until Monday 25th (more…)

Gate codes

all gate codes have now been changed to the new code (more…)