CLUB WATERS

The waters that we control range from still waters and canals right the way through to rivers. We like to think we have something for every one from the youngster that wants to catch his first fish right through to the chap who wants to fish for a specimen, or the senior citizen who just wants to sit quietly reminiscing.
We are fortunate in that we control several areas along the River Nene as well as on the River Great Ouse. The pictures above are of one of the River Nene stretches we have. At Earls Barton Mill and can provide some excellent autumn or winter Roach fishing. It can also produce some good Bream and Perch as well as the occasional winter pike.
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The River Great Ouse.
The jewel in our crown some would say. We have various fisheries along the Great Ouse which include Newton Blossomville, Carlton, and of course Turvey a prime Barbel water that is quite capable of, and quite often does produce fish to in excess of fourteen pounds. Turvey is probably the most popular fishery we own with chaps and lasses coming from near and far for a chance of that fish of a life time. We do not allow day tickets on the water. It is a members only venue and is very well cared for by a dedicated bailiffing team.

We have many more River fisheries but they are on the River Nene. Cogenhoe and Weston Mill to name but two.

The Grand Union Canal.
On the G.U.C. we control fourteen miles of prime match water. Which stretches from Dodford near Weedon in the North to Yardley Gobion in the South. We are extremely lucky in that we only have one flight of locks over the whole length so there are no surges on the water all the time and on top of that the fish seem to grow to a better size with Roach to over the pound Tench to over seven, Perch to, three three, and carp to the early twenties. As members of the NFA we are eligible to host National Angling events. In 2002 we hosted both the Embassy doubles  and the Division four national. Both events were staged in the height of the holiday season and despite the considerable boat traffic both events were success with good weights being caught. This year 2006 we are hosting the division 2 national angling championship.

Still Waters.     
 

Meadow Lakes.
A small self contained fishery on the out skirts of Northampton. The two small lakes are set in the country and over the last two years have thrown up some very big surprises There are a good head of Roach Bream Perch and Tench in the waters but the special fish are the resident carp which currently go to just over thirty. There is on site parking and all the pegs are done with paving slabs. The Eastern, flatter bank is accessible to disabled people who can if finding walking difficult take their car and park it behind their peg.

Swan Valley Lake .
A body of water situated on the Banbury Lane just outside Northampton. The lake has a good head of coarse fish of all species with some respectable  carp recorded in recent months. The Lake has always been classified as free water by locals but the owners have now leased the water to the Club. It is for the time being to remain a members only water at the insistence of the proprietors.

Shelfleys Lake

Shelfleys is a park lake owned by the NBC it holds a good head of fish which include roach bream and tench. Due to the lake being situated in a public park close to residential properties there is a night fishing ban in place. Otherwise the rules will be the same as Meadow Lakes with the exception that members shall be allowed to use a maximum of two rods only. Regardless of the amount of Angling Licences held. There shall also be no bivvies, tents or other structures allowed with the exception of normal umbrellas.