Lower Water Work Party

February 6, 2025 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Second work party of the year got underway on the Lower Water today in beautiful sunshine, even if a little chilly. Apart from the long shadows, you could have mistaken it for a Spring Day!

Four members, Ian, Rob, Trevor and Chairman Bryan gathered under the direction of Keeper John to renew several seats and also place bankside stakes with rope pulls at strategic places. These will help those wading to get in/out a little more easily. While we were there we noted two fallen trees – the larger one is probably beyond us for now but the smaller one we did a little bankside trimming only, the water level being a bit high for wading just now. We’ll look to finish that a little later in the year.

As ever, while fishing, if you discover any issues or work that may need doing, please contact John Aplin.

Next scheduled work party, Saturday 8th February. Meet at Gascoyne bridge 09:00.

Trevor Prince

Photo by Trevor Prince

Illegal Fishing

The Police have made it quite clear that poaching is a crime in progress covered by the 1968 Theft Act. Members should always call 999 to report it and not phone the keeper. Without a report the police will not be aware of the extent of a problem.

If possible note or photo vehicles.

Stress if you are vulnerable/elderly or at risk of intimidation..

In order to give the call handler an accurate location they recommend putting the “what3words” app on your smartphone. Click here…