Covid 19 – Lockdown 3

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no fishing sign, Bingley AC

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→

2021 Yearbooks

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Bingley angling club 2021 Yearbook cover

2021 Yearbooks have arrived from the printers. They will be distributed and available from our agents and online shop. If you order your yearbook online and wish to fish before your book arrives, remember to print out your Paypal receipt email and carry it with you as proof of purchase. Membership runs for a calendar year – ALL memberships expire on 31st December of the year printed on the Yearbook cover.

Covid 19 – Lockdown 2

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Bigley 5 Rise locks

Lockdown 2 – Can we still go fishing? In short – YES! You may go fishing on your own or with 1 other person, and  travelling a short distance is deemed allowable for this purpose. However please be aware of social distancing rules. What is a short distance? 1mile? 5 miles? 10 miles? The angling trust are seeking clarity? Will tackle shops be allowed to open? It seems that they may be allowed to operate a “Click and Collect” service, check with your local tackle shop. See link below to detail on Angling Trust website. Final details on restrictions etc Continue reading Covid 19 – Lockdown 2→

COVID-19 update – fishing to restart.

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man with fishing rod

From 6am Wednesday 13th May 2020. Club waters to re-open with the following provisos. Please follow government and Angling trust guidance re: social distancing; safety; etc. You must be in possession of your club membership book and Environment Agency Licence, while fishing. There is an increased likelihood that these will be checked.   NO Day Tickets – until further notice.   Canal open but only if safe to fish and still give a clear space beyond 2m for people to pass (i.e. at least 3m behind you). Do not fish in close proximity to moored boats.   Still Waters Open Continue reading COVID-19 update – fishing to restart.→