Category Archives: NHWAS News

The Committe regret to advise members that Angling Trust have published advice, following its consulting with the Cabinet Office, that angling is not exempt in this lockdown and that as a result, clubs should close their waters from midnight tonight.  (more…)

NHWAS fisheries remain open since the announcement regarding moving into tier 4, as angling constitutes outdoor recreation or exercise.  However, members should note that the travel restrictions associated with tier 4 are likely to mean that you should only be (more…)

Please be aware there will be some testing being carried out on Springwell Lake on Tuesday 20/10 and this will involve the use of a boat, any members fishing Springwell Lake may encounter some disturbance. Apologies in advance.   (more…)

Just putting this back to the top of the updates so that it is visible again.   We used to print these on the membership cards, but the smaller format meant that it was dropped so here are the on (more…)

Please read the detailed explanation below. From 1st August, rule 10.8 will temporarily change to: “On Springwell Lake only, Full Members may fish with a third rod at any time”.   We received two angling rule changes which were proposed (more…)

Before opening the fishery on 18th May, the committee imposed a set of temporary COVID-19 rules to reflect the change in circumstances. The committee have agreed changes to these rules, which will be implemented from 1st August. All full members (more…)

Please find attached the updated map showing the swims that remain closed. The changes are effective immediately. When fishing the open swims that are close to the permissive path around the lake, please ensure that you follow all government guidelines (more…)