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Bingley AC has become a member club of  BOOTHFERRY AIRE AND CALDER JOINT CANAL COMMITTEE Some of you will already have access through membership of other clubs, but many won’t. This gives our members access to around 11 miles (600 pegs) of coarse fishing on the Aire and Calder Navigation between Great Heck and Goole. It’s a bit of a drive from Bingley, but hopefully, it’s worth the trip. See the BACJCC website for full details and rules https://bacjcc-canalfishing.co.uk/ If you are planning a trip it would be advisable to check their “matches booked” page first, to see if your Continue reading Boothferry Aire & Calder JCC→

UPDATE as of 7th Jan 2021 It is now permitted to go fishing LOCALLY PLEASE be mindful and comply with GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS. It only takes a few anglers breaking the rules to get us all stopped!     All angling waters to close as of midnight tonight 5th Jan 2021 Until further notice. Covid-19 Statement from the Angling Trust on the national lockdown rules UPDATE – January 5, 2021 Whilst the regulations have not yet been published we have been informed this evening by the Cabinet Office that the Government have taken the decision that fishing in England will not Continue reading Covid 19 – Lockdown 3→

WORKING ON A FIX!   We are aware that there are currently issues with the car park surface at Wray Wood.   We are working on a solution as soon as possible.   DO NOT enter the car park unless you can be 100% sure that you can exit the car park.

Suspect poaching or other illicit activity? If YOU see someone is fishing illegally or killing and taking fish YOU need to report it. It’s YOUR fish that they are stealing. Its no good moaning about it on Facebook. If it’s a crime in progress DIAL 999  If YOU don’t do it who will? We need every incident to be reported, its the only way that we can get anything done about it. IF IT’S NOT REPORTED – IT DIDN’T HAPPEN! The other option is to report online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/report-it This is usually much quicker than calling 101 and you should Continue reading Poaching and Illicit Activity→

Please remember, the hours of access to fisheries are agreed with the landowners, fishing outside of these times could jeopardise the fishing rights for ALL club members. Most of our waters allow fishing from 05:00hrs to 22:00hrs with a 15 minute allowance for tackling up. Some waters have a more restricted access, please check the club rules for each water before fishing. Your yearbook and the club website have details for each fishery.

Coppice pond will be closed to pleasure anglers on the morning of Sunday 23rd June whilst a match is in progress. All members welcome to fish after the match has ended, approximately 2 to 3 pm. If you would like to fish the match contact Adi Newman on 07783 332705.