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.Read …
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 beenRead …
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 canRead …
Tuesday 24th June Cesspit Emptying – Please avoid parking close to the fenced off areas in both car parks.Read more →
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 clearlyRead …
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 highRead …
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 beRead …
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 trapsRead …
The Angling Trust Fisheries Enforcement Campaign continues to make very positive progress, and the Voluntary Bailiff Service has already proved its worth. The VBS remains an operational pilot project in SE England, where this coarse fishing close season it isRead …
The Angling Trust Fisheries Enforcement Campaign Read more →
Here are some pics of a lamprey found in the silt during a river working party For more info on these unusual creatures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/European_brook_lamprey Read more →