Flood Updates

See the Noticeboard for the latest information:
Update 07/02/16: Rivers are on the rise again - keep an eye on the bailiff reports and Noticeboard for the latest info.
Be especially careful parking on grass banks - if in doubt don't attempt to park on banks at the moment - your safety is paramount.

Social and Membership Renewal Event 6th February 2016

From Maxine our Membership Secretary:
We have come up with what we think is a good idea, hope you agree.
On Saturday the 6th February from 12.30 till 3.30 we are going to hold a membership payment day. You can come along and renew your membership for 2016-2017.
Maxine will print your card while you wait.
You can have a pint (or two) and chat with other members, even if you have already renewed it would be great to see you there.
The Railway Inn
Station Road
Lowdham
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG14 7DU
location - here

Interesting EA River Trent Fish Population and Location Survey

Click on the picture to look at the 2014 EA River Trent Fish Population and Location Survey, this relates to a number of our sections on the Trent.

Flood Updates

See the Noticeboard for the latest information:
Update 16/1/16: the river has gone down a lot and the lakes are not as flooded but you still can't drive all round them.
Thrumpton:
Update 18/1/16:River is still high, cannot see any of the gravel beach yet. Anyone wishing to fish above the booms forget it. there is no access under the bridges for another two weeks. they are under the process of making a new road under one of the arches. the other two have been blocked off. The wet grass is still a problem so parking just off the road can be a real problem, best to walk from the village.
Gunthorpe:
update 19/1/16: water levels receding, access around left hand side of Dollar O.K. to drive on, but right track very soft and not safe to be used until dried out a bit more.
Winthorpe:
update 22/1/16:Quick update regarding winthorpe. I can't see the Trent bank being open anytime soon as its like a bog and absolutely sodden wet through. No ice on the lake but the water is still up slightly - you can park by the wooden gate which is still locked for now
Cromwell:
DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS
No vehicles to be taken on the grass areas at Cromwell as now too wet. Park in the car park.
Stoke:
update 19/1/16:water level falling rapidly, looks very inviting? caution must be taken when parking on soft grass verges

Membership Renewal 2016 Due by 28th February

Membership Renewal for 2016/17 - Membership renewal is now open prices: 65+/ Disabled £45.00 Full £75.00 To renew click here

Winthorpe Warning:

Winthorpe Warning: Message from Dingo Bear The Trent bank is very very wet please be careful and don't use the same tracks all the time as it gets very cut up, if this happens we will have to close the gate.

Message via Brian:

Warning to all members one of our members had his fishing tackle taken from his car. The thieves broke into his car by breaking a window. The thieves were on quad bikes. The member was fishing the river Trent in Newark on Newark piscatorial section of the Trent which he is also a member of.

Club Photo Competition Winner

Congratulation to Glynn McCarthy who will receive one years free membership for Winning the Photo Competition, over 100 votes were cast by members on our Facebook Page

Club Photo Competition Voting--- !!!VOTE NOW!!!

Members can Join the facebook group here --> and vote for your favourite Photo.The winning image will be on next years members card and the winner will receive a years free membership :-)

Club Photo Competition Ending 20th November

The Photo Competition for this year is ending on the 20th November, Its really easy for members to add photos to our Photo Album, these will automatically be entered into the Annual Club Photo Competition, just log in and click here. The winning image will be on next years members card and the winner will receive a years free membership:-).

Working Party: Winthorpe on Saturday 24th October starting 9am

There will be a work party at Winthorpe on Saturday 24th October starting 9am, the work will involve improving the pegs. All welcome.

Working Parties: Winthorpe on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October starting 9am

There will be a work party at Winthorpe on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October starting 9am, the work will involve improving the pegs on the spit, the peg will be made higher and filled in with gravel. All welcome.

Cromwell and C2 will be closed on Sunday 27th September

Cromwell and C2 will be closed on Sunday 27th September out of respect for the service men who lost their lives at the weir on a training exercise in 1975. There will be a memorial service taking place from 1 O’clock at the weir. Our thought and prayers are with these men and the loved ones left behind.

Working Party: Winthorpe on Sunday 27th September starting 9am

There will be a work party at Winthorpe on sunday 27th September starting 9am, the work will involve improving the pegs on the spit, the peg will be made higher and filled in with gravel. All welcome - this is a great venue.

Members Notice: Tench lake restrictions this Saturday

Note from the committee: "The committee have granted the Severn Trent Farm Manager exclusive use of Tench lake this Saturday 12/9/15 from 9-3 for himself and some friends, this is for the fantastic work he has done for the club recently. Therefore members are requested to not fish the Tench lake during this period. Many thanks."

Members Notice: River Trent downstream of Gunthorpe Bridge

The club and all members have been asked to not modify any of the pegs on the Trent downstream of Gunthorpe Bridge, these pegs are currently being modified by the land owner. Thx

Winthorpe pegs and work open discussion

There will me a meeting at Winthorpe on the 12th September at 10 o'clock to discuss pegs and work to be done, all are welcome to come along and have there say. If you are unable to come due to other commitments please e-mail Brian or Maxine and your opinions will be taken into account.

New Cromwell River Section (C2) Working Party

Many thanks to all of our members who assisted in the Work party on the 23rd August at Cromwell 2, many pegs have now been opened up for all members to enjoy our great new stretch of the tidal Trent.

New Cromwell River Section added to the Ashfield Angling Club Venues Portfolio open but.....

Ashfield Angling Club are very please to announce the addition of an excellent new river section at Cromwell, see the Cromwell Venues Page and interactive map for further details of this fantastic venue. We can now fish this but we have access issues as the farmer has ploughed up the track, this is being looked at, so a walk is currently needed.

Ashfield Angling Club Fish-In

Login and look at the Noticeboard for details.

Club Membership is now full

Our Club Membership is now full, if you wish to join please add yourself to the waiting list for next season, thank you for your patience.

Club Rules updated

Our Club Predator Fishing Rules have been updated as requested by members at the AGM (along with a few other tweaks), for reference there is a link to the previous version of the rules at he bottom of the Rules page.

How to add a Photo to Our Clubs Photo Album and Photo Competition (Members only)

Its really easy to add photos to our Photo Album, these will automatically be entered into the Annual Club Photo Competition, which will be judged in mid November, just log in and click here. The winning image will be on next years members card, oh and the winner will receive a years free membership if you win :-).

How to report illegal fishing - added to the Club Venues page

Its really important that you get a crime number and follow the procedure on the Club Venues Page the police are being monitored on their performance with this issue, but ONLY if you get an incident number.

Cromwell Tide Times

In readiness for the River Season opening, a "Tide Times" link has been added to the Cromwell Venue Page and the Useful Links Page - dont forget to add 5 hours to the times shown :-)

Locking of Access Gates

Members are reminded that Access gates MUST be closed behind them, members not following this simple rule are likely to lose their membership status instantly. There has been an incident recently where cattle could have ended up on a very busy road. Please report any breach of this rule directly to the Club Chairman.

Tench Lake Rule Change

New Rule 17/5/14: Tench Lake (Small Lake) is now limited to a maximum of 2 Rods and Keepnets are not allowed.

Events Calendar added to the Noticeboard and Working Parties Pages (for members)

The Ashfield Angling Events Calendar has been added to the Noticeboard and Working Parties Pages, please visit these regularly to check on upcoming work parties and other events.

AGM 2015 Minutes available(to members)

AGM Minutes are now available, please log in and click on the AGM Information page.

Interactive Map of our waters .. Now Live for all venues

Every one of our venues has been mapped out on google maps including access gates, fishing pegs, parking and car access paths, Take a look at the Club Venues Page. All feedback welcome please email the Web Developer

Official Facebook Page Launched

If you are a member you can now keep up to date with all of the latest info and news on our new official facebook page - Note that there is an unofficial page, make sure you follow this "Official Page" (click on the fish :-))

Cauldwell Dam Lost Property

If you left a landing net at Cauldwell the other day please contact the Club Chairman

Praise for Bingham Pond Working Parties

A veteran Bingham Angler has sent in the following praise for the recent work carried out there: "Hi I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and congratulate you for the work that has been done on Bingham pond I've been fishing it for around 10 years and have witnessed how bad it has become. Seeing your work clearing the trees and rubbish has made the pond look so much better and has made a massive difference. I am sure once all your work is done it will be an amazing pond again. Yours thankfully Adam Donze" Its nice to know you are making a big difference to our waters.. keep it up :-).

Litter at the Gunthorpe Complex

Our Gunthorpe bailiff has reported that on several occasions there has been a number of bags full of rubbish deliberately left hanging in trees. Please report any incident of this nature directly to the club. Be assured that anyone found not taking their litter home runs the risk of losing their club membership.

New Payments System

The online payment system is now available for New Members, Renewing Members, Junior members, Guest Tickets and Lost Cards/Keys, we are now using Paypal, you will not need a Paypal account, you will be able to pay with all major credit cards.

Membership applications

Please ensure that all applications go via the updated Club Membership Page, unfortunately people are still sending applications to Tony, these will not be processed.

Bingham Pond details added to the website

Bingham Pond details have been added to the website - follow this link. Please send any decent photos of the pond you have to the Web Developer for the website.

Mandatory Working Party Update

The committee have decided that new members will no longer have to attend a working party in their first year or pay a "Working Party Levy" in order that they are allowed to continue with their membership. Members are very welcome to join working parties and will get the opportunity to mix with other members, get a better understanding of the waters and how they fish and help maintain the waters as a bonus. Come along - you'll enjoy it :-) see below for details of the next one.