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With the recent good weather and the relaxing of travel and leisure restrictions due to COVID 19 following from the problems at both fisheries over the last year it is with some pleasure that I can inform the membership that that both of these fisheries will be open from 0800 on June 1st albeit with some restrictions and extra requirements. Further good news is that Bulford Day ticket water and Nightingale lake will also be open from June 1st. Please take the time to read the notes below as they may affect your planned fishing session.

PETERSFINGER

Hands Lake will be open from 0800 on June 1st but Clarks Lake will remain closed until further notice.

Only 12 members will be allowed on the fishery at any one time. Obviously this may be the cause of some disappointment but the restriction is necessary to allow sufficient safe spacing between anglers.

No night fishing will be allowed at present (dawn to dusk only, times as published in the yearbook).

No Keep nets or retention of carp.

A toilet will be installed with hand wash provided. Members are advised to bring your own hand sanitiser for bankside use as well to comply with COVID 19 safety advice..

As we have communicated in the past, Petersfinger is infected with a level 2 parasite so strict Bio-security precautions must be respected.

  • Please bring only dry gear to the fishery.
  • ALL nets etc. to be dipped on arrival at the fishery and before leaving.
  • Foot dip will be available for use on arrival and before leaving.

These measures are vital to prevent the spread of this parasite to other fisheries.

NOTE: Due to the recovery work needed to fully reinstate the fishery it may be necessary to close the lakes for short periods in the near future in order to conduct work safely. These closures will be notified as soon as they ae planned to allow members to plan their visits accordingly.

Please be mindful of the nearby residents and keep noise levels to a minimum.

STEEPLE LANGFORD

Lakes open from June 1st 08:00

Please respect COVID 19 safety measures as have been promulgated extensively on national media and apply extra care.

Please respect space around other members.

Limitations on access will be in place to protect Jill’s distancing requirements. These will be defined on notices at the fishery so please read and understand them before starting fishing..

BULFORD DAY TICKET WATER

Bulford day ticket water is planned to open from Saturday onwards. Members wishing to fish the water should e-mail fishing@ratfyn.co.uk  in advance quoting their S&DAC membership number to obtain a booking and necessary information on COVID 19 restrictions including social distancing measures and fishery rules. Please do not just turn up at the water.

NIGHTINGALE LAKE

Nightingale Lake will be open from June 1st. Some hand sanitisers will be provided but anglers are requested to bring their own if possible and to respect all standard COVID 19 social distancing precautions

Future updates will be posted on our online members forum and FaceBook.