Category Archives: River News

Angling Trust Guide – Reporting offences to the Police

The attached guide has been published by the Angling Trust. It contains useful information which all members should find useful, please read it – it could make all the difference if there is a poaching incident. Click here to open: (more…)

Springwell Lake Update 19/7/14

Dear Member You will obviously be well aware of the difficulties we have experienced at Springwell in recent times with regard to Mortalities and Algal Blooms etc Let us first bring you right up to date with the position: All (more…)

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…)

CRAYFISH TRAPPING ON THE RIVER COLNE

On Thursday evening 3rd July 2014 crayfish traps will be set along the entire length of the river Colne upstream of the weir. Disturbance to anglers should be minimal but please be aware so that your enjoyment is not spoilt. (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…)