Category Archives: NHWAS News

KHV

many of you may have seen recently that there have been a number of khv case’s reported to defra with one being a relatively close distance to us please make sure that all of your nets, unhooking mats and slings (more…)

CHANGE TO FISHERY RULES

WITH THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE ONE MORE CAST “MAGIC TWIG” WE HAVE DECIDED TO BAN THIS AND ANY SIMILAR PRODUCT FROM ALL OF OUR WATERS AS FISH SAFTEY IS PARAMOUNT TO US THIS IS WITH IMMEDIATE AFFECT BUT WILL (more…)

RIVER SURVEY

On Tuesday 20th June the Environment Agency will be surveying the fish stocks in the river below the weir. Whilst we appreciate the timing of this is not desirable, it is vital work to help us understand the health of (more…)

Springwell Lake closed from 12/6

The fish have started spawning again on Springwell Lake so the decision has been taken to close the lake to fishing.  The Committee / Lake Team will keep things under review but given the weather forecast we currently expect that (more…)

Giant Hogweed

affinity water have carried out a survey of the lake and have found giant hogweed next to the path between the under the tree’s swim and the little willow they have placed signs in the area and will be placing (more…)

Gate codes

the gate codes will be changed Sunday 4th June after the work party please email the club if you have not yet received your new card (more…)

Steve Clarke – service details

A lot of people have been asking for details for Steve’s funeral, the details we have received are below. Please join us to celebrate the life of Steve Clarke. Tuesday 6th June at 4pm West Herts Crem High Elms Lane (more…)

Minutes of the 2023 AGM

NOTE: This AGM was conducted on Zoom Committee Apologies: Peter Cowan Two members attended on Zoom CHAIRMANS OPENING ADDRESS – Welcome to the 2023 AGM and to the 88th year of the existence of NHWAS. The Committee Several changes to (more…)

Springwell Lake – spawning

We will monitor the situation but we have been told that the carp have started to spawn. The lake remains open (for the time being). Anyone that decides to fish, please do not fish in the shallows or any where (more…)

Steve Clarke 1960 – 2023

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Note from NHWAS Chair: It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the death of our River Secretary, Steve Clarke. Many of you, particularly older river members, will have known Steve for a long time.  He (more…)