River Colne Stocking
On behalf of the river secretary, committee member Dave Lawson attended the stocking of 750 barbel, 500 chub, 500 roach and 500 dace by the Environment Agency into the River Colne at the Iron Bridge (top of our stretch) on …
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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 …
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…)
Minutes 2025 AGM
NOTE: This AGM was conducted on Google Meet Committee Apologies: Alan Bailey Sixteen members attended on Google Meet CHAIRMANS OPENING ADDRESS – Welcome to the 2025 AGM and to the 90th year of the existence of NHWAS. I normally do …
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 Thank you (more…)