It has been brought to our attention that a growing number of anglers are taking dogs onto our fisheries. Many of our venues have strict rules regarding dogs, and it’s a case of if people take a dog with them, we could lose the right to fish. The only dogs that you should see are […]
A decision has been made by the General Purposes Committee, that the use of keepnets on all Ponds/Lakes, whilst “pleasure fishing” will be banned forthwith. Keepnet use is only allowed under match conditions.
Please remember that when you have applied/paid to use two rods, which over a third of this years’ membership have done, that when fishing with more than one rod, they must both be in the same swim and the distance between the rod butts must be no greater than three metres.
YDAA issues a comprehensive rules and information booklet on joining to each member. Please read it thoroughly as it contains all club information that you should be aware of. Also have a look at this website for further useful information. Can you also appreciate that all Officers and Committee members are volunteers, many have busy […]
We have introduced a number of new rules to the code of behaviour for this year. Rule 23. No spinning or lure fishing, including fly fishing shall be permitted on any YDAA still water between the 15th of March and the 1st of October. Rule 24. During the coarse fish closed season (15th March to […]
Reports have been received recently (with evidence on the ground) of anglers using a banned bait on the Pool, namely Bread. This bait is banned from use here (not even for feeding the ducks), only to be used in your sandwiches. Despite their being two large notice boards, and three-quarters of a page in the Rule […]
Despite intensive efforts by the Trustees, following the change of ownership, members should note that the stretch of water from the Opposite the Hall to the weir still is “out of bounds” to York anglers. Please do not fish on this stretch.
Anglers are reminded that the ‘close season’ for angling is already upon us, meaning that there is no fishing on rivers until 16th June. However, our stillwater and canal venues are not affected by this rule.
A request has been received recently from an angler who wished to film his visit for the benefit of his Son who has expressed an interest in fishing our waters. This angler, from outside of York, has obviously researched our regulations and seen the conditions required for this sort of activity. Members are reminded that […]
