Officials visiting our ponds are reporting very little sightings of litter. Members are to be commended on their co-operation in getting rid of this problem, and removing it when they leave the fishing venue. Keep up the good work, hopefully transferring it to the rivers when they ‘open’ again.
The Angling Trust is proposing that a “litter pick” be undertaken “Anglers Against Litter”, suggesting that all angling clubs be encouraged to take part by carrying out their own litter picks on their waters. Notably, during works at Sand Hutton Gravel Pits the number of bags of litter removed during previous works amounted to six. […]
Whilst some members have been letting me know of sightings of these birds (thanks very much to those who have done so, please carry on), there is now a national way to make these reports by generating meaningful statistics that give a true reflection of the scale of the Cormorant issue. This has been set […]
The Fisheries Management team are planning lots of work over the winter, and we need a small boat (or two) to help us undertake some work. If anyone has a has an old small boat which they would like to donate, or sell for small fee, please get in touch with any GPC member. Likewise, […]
It is very disturbing to hear that a Mitten Crab was caught recently by a General Purposes Committee member whilst fishing at Stamford Bridge. These crabs seem to have joined the ever-present growing problem of Signal Crayfish and we can only hope that the resident Otters prefer them to fish.
Please remember our Bailiffs and Committee members are all volunteers that do not get paid and are not ‘on call’ 24/7. Similarly, our Facebook page and website message facility are not monitored 24/7. We do usually respond in a reasonable time, but we cannot monitor these systems constantly.
There have been reports of this activity at Fulford and Acaster by persons using multiple rods and also ‘set lines’ on the Selby Canal. Anyone considering challenging/engaging with these people should firstly consider their own safety, but should call the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 for them to take appropriate action.
Following reports and instances of illegal fishing, damage to platforms and general vandalism, members are reminded that any young angler under the age of 14 years MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. The Amalgamation has taken steps to try and bring this antisocial behaviour to a close. Any further reports of this kind of […]
The path to the water has at present been closed to the public by City of York Council and the Public Rights of Way Officer due to the dilapidated and broken state of the footbridge.
