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Last updated January 6th 2012

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As a member (or on a day permit) you will be able to fill your keepnet with all varieties of specimen fish in our diverse variety of lakes and rivers.

We are a non profit making organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing your fishing opportunities in the Bath, Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire area.
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Lacock review by Anglers Mail

Gary Newman is a regular contributor to Anglers Mail. You can follow our Angling Adventures star as he heads off in search of top quality fish at Lacock on Amalgamated Fisheries waters - the article is reproduced “ by courtesy of Anglers Mail” .

click to view the Lacock Article


The main picture of the angler featured in the article holding a Lacock Chub is our new bailiff Kenny Parsons, he patrols Shackells Lake.

July 2011


LIMPLEY STOKE

If permit holders find the normal lay-by at the above venue full, you can with the kind permission of the owner, park cars in the Weir Hole field. There is a gate almost opposite the lay-by with a combination lock number 2-0-1-1. Please park vehicles in an orderly fashion immediately inside the gate on the left hand side, the gate then being secured after entry, doing the same procedure when finishing for the day. Under no circumstances must you drive your vehicle to the river bank. The management will expect you to honour this arrangement otherwise the privilege could be withdrawn. Kindly note that the Company cannot be liable for any loss or damage whilst using the parking facilities, you do so at your own risk.
Many thanks for your co-operation
Administrator
June 2011


BURTON HILL LAKE

Will Permit Holders please note that the original car park and access way to the lake has been cordoned off by our landlords for security reasons. However, there are new parking arrangements and access in hand. Could you please telephone the office for further information on telephone number 01179603378 with your current licence number and where it was purchased.
1st June 2011


Will permit holders please note that as from the 1st June 2011 we are not renewing our Fishing Agreements concerning “ Hungerdown Meadow” at Christian Malford and also “Tealham Moor” on the River Brue. We are still renting two stretches of fishing on the River Brue namely “Black Bull Bridge” and “River House Farm” both at Burtle.
May 2011


TOCKENHAM LAKE

We are pleased to announce that there is now a Portable Toilet situated near the Point at Tockenham Lake for the use of Anglers only. Can we please request that it is kept clean and tidy for other users.

May 2011


IMPORTANT NOTICE

It is with some regret that due to the large amount of misplaced permits during 2010 we are now obliged to raise an administrative charge of £5.00 for any future replacement permits that may be required.

January 2011


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PERMIT HOLDERS

It has been brought to our attention that at various venues weighted Dead/Night lines are being used latterly at Christian Malford. It is in the interest of all permit holders to be vigilant and report any suspicious incidents by telephoning 01179603378. We are fully aware that illegal fishing is taking place, which we wish to eradicate, and your help will be appreciated as this trespass is affecting us all.

THE CHEQUERS STRETCH
To all Permit Holders please note we have not renewed our Lease of this water. Also this is no longer available to members of the Bristol & West Federation of Anglers

TOCKENHAM AND SHACKELLS LAKES
Many reports of good catches at Tockenham in excess of 100lbs and 65lbs recorded at Shackells

ANGLERS TRUST & FISH LEGAL
We did not renew our membership for 2011 -2012

Floods
With the snow melting thoughts of fishing our rivers has been far from our minds. If you wanted to fish the upper or lower reaches of the Avon then even getting near the river has been a problem. Look at our news page to see pictures of Limpley Stoke in full flood....and the problems you faced there on 11th Feb 2009.
With the thaw well on its way, perhaps now is the time to visit our prolific lake venues?

Tockenham hosts a World Champion
Callum Dicks, the son of the owner of Bristol Angling Centre, chooses Tockenham to show off his angling skills to a National Angling Magazine. Callum is now the under 22 world champion after his match winning performances in matches held in Belgium on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2008. An outstanding result and we would like to offer him our congratulations. The picture was taken by George Waite (our chairman) while Callum was fishing at Tockenham for the benefit of 'Totally Coarse Fishing'. The feature article should be out in August. The cameraman standing next to Callum is the magazine professional.



PLEASE NOTE: we would very much like to emphasize that we no longer lease Sword Lake which is very close to Sabre Lake

For all general enquires you can contact us using the following email address:-

patrica.leonard@homecall.co.uk


Tribute to Melvin

A new Street sign “Holbrook View” has been erected at Tockenham Lake in fondest memories of Melvin Holbrook who passed away on 26th May 2001. For many years Melvin spent a considerable amount of time at Tockenham undertaking maintenance work helping to improve the lake for the benefit of us all. He will always be remembered as a top flight fisherman and above all a true gentleman.

May 2011


LOST AND FOUND NOTICES

If anyone has lost a pair of reading glasses within the vicinity of Tockenham Lake on 23rd/24th August, left hand bank, can they please contact Clive Jones a walker at this venue on 07564 250111 who has found them.


Found an Avon Quiver Tip rod, can the owner please contact the office no 0117 9603378

LOST AND FOUND

Why not use this space to advertise your lost angling gear? ........contact the Office Telephone No 0117 9603378 and give the details of your lost or found item to Pat Leonard


IMPORTANT NOTICE

TOCKENHAM LAKE

We are pleased to announce that swim No 1 has been elevated to ground level which can now be used, with ease, by wheel chair users. Anglers using this platform should always be accompanied by a support angler.

This project has been completed with the help of a grant aid from the Environment Agency that is very much appreciated by all concerned.

January 2012


IMPORTANT NOTICE

Will all our permit holders please note that due to our eel stocks being at an all time low any that are caught must be returned to the water unharmed as quickly as possible. It would be helpful to the management if any angler would contact the office by Tel no. 01179603378 or e-mail:
patrica.leonard@homecall.co.uk
with details of any eels caught so that we can keep a record.


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PERMIT HOLDERS

Re: TOCKENHAM LAKE

TO AVOID ANY DOUBTS PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LAKE IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AMALGAMATED FISHERIES LTD AND NOT ANY SYNDICATE OR INDIVIDUAL

If challenged by an individual claiming to own the lake please take a picture of them (most people have a mobile phone camera) and send us a copy as evidence so that we can take action against the individual.concerned. Also if possible note their vehicle registration.

Contact No. for further information 011796033


It has been reported that at Tockenham Lake anglers have been using fixed 2 ½ oz and heavier leads with barbed hooks. One common carp of 11lb was retrieved trailing 30 metres of line using this method. It was fortunately saved. In the Interest of fish welfare and to avoid uneccessary injury and death to fish would all permit holders please use “semi bolt rigs”
Dated 25th September 2009

FULL MEMBERSHIP HOLDERS now have the the opportunity to purchase a further Annual Permit priced at £30.00 to cover fishing at any time at both Shackells and Sabre Lakes. This will mean that members will be able to fish ALL of Amalgamated Fisheries Still Waters without the requirement to obtain any day permit.
The additional £1.00 day ticket will still be available as before for anglers not taking up the new offer.
Application for this additional permit will be available in most tackle shops with immediate effect.. Alternatively
Click here to download an application form

Shackells Lake - Close Season
A reminder that Shackells Lake will be closed to all members from the 1st May to 15th June 2012 and will re-open on the 16th June 2012 members are politely requested to read the Rules relating to this lake which is found within their Membership Permit.


New Water
Amalgamated Fisheries Ltd are pleased to announce that they have secured a lease on a new Stillwater lake known as the Old Cut-off section of the River Axe at Bleadon near Weston Super Mare in Somerset. The fishery also includes approx 600m of the River Axe on the south bank beyond the cut off section. Full members may fish the lake water 12 months of the year without any additional permit. Non-members day tickets are available at £6 per day. The river section is fishable during the normal Environment agency season from June 16th to March 14th.

Could drivers of tall vans turning up at Tockenham Resevoir remember that the entrance gantry has a maximum height of 6 feet 6 inches.

A survey commissioned by the Environment Agency South West Region on the Bristol Avon took place recently by way of D.C.Electro fishing at Christian Malford. The survey covered 100 metres either side of the road bridge. In that stretch they caught 206 Roach with an average length of 98mm, and an unexpected catch of 7 Tench, a species of fish never recorded here before, with the largest measuring 493mm.
The Environment Agency gave this particular section a rating of B (above average).

Please remember that as an angler you are an ambassador for the sport. It is important to remove all litter and discarded line from your swim and return all fish to the water with the utmost care.

Angling Coaching for all Ages and Abilities

Kenny Parsons Angling Guiding Services specialises in catching large specimen fish on the Bristol Amalgamated Fisheries on the Bristol Avon or lakes. He also guides/coaches for beginners to the more well established anglers who want to learn new techniques.

If you are struggling to find that perfect gift for Christmas or Birthdays then look no further. What a fantastic and unique present to give.

Just call him to make the detailed arrangements or Go to his website for more information http://www.kpanglingguide.com/

Tel 07770637300

Fish News

Reports are coming through that both Tockenham and Shackells Lake are fishing very well with excellent catches of Bream and Carp. At Tockenham catches of Bream in excess of 100lbs now becoming regular. At Shackells, both Carp and Bream catches very rewarding.

Part of a consignment of 400 small tench ready for release into Pawlett Ponds

Tench from 4oz to 1lb. All in prime condition.

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