Membership for June 16th 2024 to June 15th 2025 has closed online but Club books are still available from many Tackle Shops…….call ahead to avoid any disappointment!
Online book ordering has now finished. You now cannot order from the Club. There are some books left in the following shops: The Tackle Shed at Barton, Bleak Hall at Kempston, Country Sports at Bedford, Browns at Leighton Buzzard, Andys Angling at Shefford & Shadens in Luton.
Once these books are gone……..that’s it for this season! Thanks to everyone who has supported the Club.
Woburn Sands LakeThe carp are now spawning again at Lake, so the two bays will be taped off and no fishing in there for the moment please……..
Hi Folks, with June 16th getting ever closer, we need to remind everyone that some restrictions are still in place due to Covid 19 which must be adhered to without question. This is for everyone’s safety. If you or any of your household/bubble are suffering from any Covid 19 symptoms, do not visit any of our venues. If you experience symptoms on the bank, please leave immediately.On any of our venues that allow night fishing:- A maximum of a 72-hour stay is allowed which must be followed by a minimum of 48 hours away from the venue. (The whole of Sharnbrook is treated as a venue)- You must provide for your own toileting which must be taken away with you. You will be asked to show bailiffs how you intend to cope with this.No guest permits will be issued.You must not congregate anywhere on the venue.Do not approach any other person, always maintain the minimum Government recommended distance.Swims should be a minimum of 15m apart.You must carry soap and water or alcohol gel (minimum 60%) to use immediately after opening gates and locks. Do not spray any of our locks with disinfectant spray of any description. Do not leave any gate open or unlocked. The toilet at Tingrith will not usable until it is safe to do so.If possible do not use any metal handrails, the virus has a long lifetime on metals. If you need to use the handrails, immediately cleanse your hands after use.Bailiffs will still ask to see your book from a safe distance, please hold your book up, state your name and book number.Ensure that you leave nothing at the venue.Our bailiffs have a difficult job to do, please help them do this safely. Always follow the Government Guidelines.PLEASE read the rules in your Club book!Finally, to be clear, failure to comply with any of the above, will lead to your permanent exclusion from the club.Apart from all of this, enjoy your fishing!
Today the Angling Trust have made a statement from which this is taken:
We announced yesterday that we had worked with Sport England and DCMS to amend the government guidance to remove the anticipated requirement to return home each night after sporting activity.
This was backed up by a powerful ministerial statement specifically referring to fishing and containing the key phrase “for any length of time”. This therefore currently permits fishing at night.
We are going to take this in good faith. So from Friday 15 May 2020, night fishing can resume on Vauxhall waters, with an absolute maximum stay of 48 hours and then you must leave the venue. Please see previous posts for all restrictions, all gates now have a copy of the restrictions on them. Ensure you understand and fully comply. The Club will enforce and be warned, we have only one type of ban in Vauxhall and it’s permanent.
As usual park sensibly and continue to ensure all Government directions are adhered to.
This has to be said….if anything changes and fishing or night fishing is rescinded, we will have to comply with that.
While we can, let’s enjoy our fishing!
It’s Bad News! Sorry Folks…..
So as of 1.00pm on 12th May we cannot allow nightfishing. This is because the Angling Trust believes that tomorrow a new policy from the Government will direct that people must return to their homes every night. This means fishing in daytime only for the moment. It would be wonderful if this situation gets clarified very quickly.
So keep checking back, policy seems to be changing every couple of hours…..
Covid 19 – Club Statement on fishing starting again on Wednesday 13 May (do not arrive at any venue before daybreak, so not before 5.15 am at the very earliest)
It is great news that we can start fishing again but as I am sure you were expecting, there are new rules which must be adhered to without question. This is for everyone’s safety.
If you or any of your household are suffering from any Covid 19 symptoms, do not visit any of our venues.
On any of our venues that allow night fishing:
– A maximum of a 48-hour stay is allowed.
– You must provide for your own toileting which must be taken away with you. You will be
asked to show bailiffs how you intend to cope with this.
No guest permits will be issued.
You must not congregate anywhere on the venue
Do not approach any other person, always maintain the minimum Government recommended distance.
Tingrith – the Manor Lake is closed until June 16th as usual. You must fish from existing pegs only on the Mere and Woodlands. If all pegs are taken, you must leave.
Woburn Sands – fish from existing pegs only. If all pegs are taken, you must leave.
Sharnbrook- as this is a large venue, there is no need to be close to another angler, try to leave at least a 15 metres gap.
You must carry soap and water or alcohol gel (minimum 60%) to use immediately after opening gates and locks. Do not spray any of our locks with disinfectant spray of any description. Do not leave any gate open or unlocked.
The toilet at Tingrith will not usable until it is safe to do so.
If possible do not use any metal handrails, the virus has a long lifetime on metals. IF you need to use the handrails, immediately cleanse your hands after use.
There will be no work parties until advised and safe to do so.
There will be no matches until advised and safe to do so.
As usual, keepnets are currently banned during the closed season, this may be extended.
Bailiffs will still ask to see your book from a safe distance, please hold your book up, state your name and book number.
Ensure that you leave nothing at the venue.
Our bailiffs have a difficult job to do, please help them do this safely.
Always follow the Government Guidelines.
Finally, to be clear, failure to comply with any of the above, will lead to your permanent exclusion from the club.
Apart from all of this, enjoy your fishing!
Please do not be tempted with the weather improving to try and go fishing. All venues remain closed in line with Government guidance.
I know we are all missing our time on the bank but it will come and then we will be able to enjoy it all the more.
The Club wishes to thank you for your co-operation so far and your continued support.
Covid 19 – Club Statement
Given the worsening situation, we firstly hope that our members are safe and well. Please read and comply with the points below.
a) Do not congregate on the bankside.
b) Do not approach any other angler, always maintain a minimum of two metres between yourself and anyone else.
c) Carry soap and water or alcohol gel to use after opening gates and locks.
d) The toilet at Tingrith will be either removed or not usable until it is safe to do so.
e) If possible do not use the metal handrails on the Tingrith bridges, the virus has a long lifetime on metals.
f) There will be no work parties for the forseeable future.
g) There will be no matches for the forseeable future.
h) Books for next season will be sent for print and even if tackle shops are closed, will be available via the Clubs website.
i) Bailiffs may still ask to see your book from a safe distance, please hold your book up, state your name and book number.
j) Ensure that you leave nothing on the bank.
There maybe further restrictions at some point, so please check back from time to time. Please do everything to keep both yourself and others safe.