Covid -19 update 12/6/20

Changes for the Upcoming Coarse Season

With the new Coarse Fish Season due to start on June 16^th and Covid -19 still around, we have had to carry out risk assessments on how we operate  and so we have made some temporary changes to help protect both the tackle shops and you the angler. With the rivers still on the low side some changes have also been made to help protect the fish.

Day Tickets: These will  be available again from tackle shops from June 15^th. Tickets will be strictly CASH ONLY and to avoid excessive handling of coins, the price for a Coarse ticket (River only) will be increased to £10 for 1 rod and £15 for 2 rods. Day tickets allow you to fish Dawn til dusk only. Please try to tender the correct amount to avoid change having to be given and if possible, use notes as these can be easily disinfected. Please always follow the shop’s social distancing measures and maintain a 2m distance. Please try and support your preferred tackle shop by buying a few other items when you visit.

Fish Welfare: As the river levels are still very low and water temperatures relatively high, we have implemented a No Keepnets rule for the time being, effective on both the rivers and our still waters. Please use common sense and return fish to the water as soon as possible making sure they are able to swim away strongly.

Pencoyd Pool: A risk assessment of Pencoyd Pool means that it will remain CLOSED for the time being. While we appreciate that most anglers will sanitize their hands when opening and shutting gates, there will be a minority who will not, therefore increasing the risk to others.

Belmont Pool: This pool remains open for 5 pre booked members. Fishing will now be extended from Dawn til Dusk, and any Member wishing to fish should contact the Bailiff Dave Symonds on 07590035031.

All of these measures will be kept under review and amended as necessary.

Please remember to keep a 2m distance from others at all times whilst fishing and carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you to use when opening and closing gates or when touching other items that may have been touched by the general public