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…)
Category Archives: NHWAS News
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…)
Springwell Lake closed for spawning
From today the lake will be closed for a minimum of 2 weeks due to spawning If you are at the lake pls pack up We will keep you updated for reopening soon (more…)
Notice of AGM
The date for the 2025 AGM is the 20th May 2025 at 8pm The AGM will be held online using Google Meet. If you want to receive the meeting details by email please click on the request button at the (more…)
New Aerators
Some of you will have noticed the new structure on the east bank. last year we applied for funding from the environment agency fishery improvement programme for a new aeration system for the lake . we looked into many different (more…)
Safeguarding Policies Announcement
The Society has introduced Safeguarding policies for Young People and Adults for the protection of any persons at risk on NHWAS waters and we have therefore made the following appointments: Welfare Officer: Paul Austin Lead Safeguarding Officer: Chris Payne (more…)
Updated Risk Assessments
Periodically the committee with review our Risk Assessments and update them to reflect any changes to the risks identified, or the introduction of new policies by the Society. Updated Risk Assessments are now reflected on the Society’s web site and (more…)