Category Archives: NHWAS News

Springwell Lake Update 10/7/14

Dear Member We have today received the various virology and other test reports from CEFAS who have confirmed that Springwell Lake is both CEV and KHV negative. That is obviously great news. CEFAS are however undertaking tests for SVC. While (more…)

Springwell Lake Update 04/07/14

Dear members Unfortunately there is not a lot of news but we thought we should keep you posted as far as possible. We have not yet received any further information from CEFAS and virology reports have not yet been received. (more…)

SPRINGWELL LAKE CONTINUED CLOSURE 27.06.2014

Dear Member Since our communication with you dated 22.6.14 events at Springwell have been fast moving and are of some concern. The algal bloom has continued and worsened and in the last few days two further deceased carp have been (more…)

SPRINGWELL LAKE OPENING

Dear Member We are pleased to announce the re-opening of Springwell lake to anglers on the evening of 29th June. Draw for swims will take place in the public car park in Springwell lane at 5.00pm after which members can (more…)

24th June Cesspit Emptying

Tuesday 24th June Cesspit Emptying – Please avoid parking close to the fenced off areas in both car parks. (more…)

Fishery Keepers – Springwell Lake

Dear Members We’d just like to take the opportunity to introduce Jason Lock and Drew Travers. They are our new neighbours, living on the Watercress Beds site (ex garden centre) on Springwell Lane. Living almost on the lake, they clearly (more…)

SPRINGWELL LAKE CLOSURE

Dear Member We have suffered a minor fish mortality at Springwell lake. At this time it is felt this is very likely linked to the apparent high levels of algal activity. Dissolved oxygen levels have been recorded as very high (more…)

ILLEGAL USE OF CRAYFISH TRAPS

You may recall that you were informed some time ago of Crayfish traps being illegally set on our stretch of the Colne in pegs 1,2 and 3 behind the ‘29’ and ‘culvert’ swim on Springwell  lake. We could not be (more…)

Crayfish Traps

A small number of crayfish traps have been put into the river today so that early next week a commercial trapper can determine the viability of trapping in the river regularly. If you happen to see any of the traps (more…)

Opening Night and ongoing night bookings for Springwell Lake June 2014

As previously announced the draw will take place on the evening of the 15th at 5.00pm in the public car park. Having drawn and chosen a swim, members can proceed to their swim and set up and plumb up/find the spots (more…)