Welcome to Knowle Anglers
Good sporting fish south of Bristol. Brown and Rainbow trout fishing on both stillwaters and rivers. Two lakes and a reservoir fly only. Five miles of river fishing on the Yeo, Wellow and Chew. (Upper Chew and the Wellow are both fly only)
Stocking for 2005 was 4,460 mixed trout (Browns - Rainbows).
Stocking for 2006 was 5,034 mixed trout (Browns - Rainbows).
Stocking for 2007 was 4,500 mixed trout (Browns - Rainbows).
New members always welcome and guided walks are provided to help you find the best fishing locations. We are now accepting applications for the 2008 season so either renew your membership or get your application in soon to avoid disappointment. (Please remember that last year we had over 30 people on our waiting list).
Pricelist 2008
Under 65 - £95
Over 65 - £65
Junior - £27
All new members £5 Joining fee
We now allow a 2 fish limit accross all our stillwaters (Chew Magna Resevoir, Ackers and Publow) and we now allow 2 flies on a cast (point and dropper) on Ackers and Publow.
Current News
4/7/08 - Publow Lake
There is a problem with the water flow into Publow Lake (as if the club needed another problem right now). The stream has breached the bank and a fallen tree has further complicated the situation. This has stopped the water flowing into the lake. A working party is going to try and sort out this problem on Wednesday evening around 1830. Any members wishing to lend a hand would be most welcome.
26/6/08 - Water level in the lower Chew
As previously mentioned, the club protested to the EA about the loss of water level from the weir at Stanton Drew through to Bye Mills. We have received a reply from the flood defence section of the EA, which is disappointing to say the least. If this isn't bad enough the EA is also looking at removing the sluice at Stanton Drew weir itself. The likely result of this action is that there would be a significant reduction in the depth of water from the weir all the way back to the outfall from Chew Valley lake and, in all probability, effectively signal the end of the lower Chew as a viable fishery. Read the letter in full here...
26/6/08 - Carp in Publow Lake
A number of members have recently voiced their frustration about the antics of the carp at Publow. The committee is also frustrated with the situation, and have been actively seeking a solution for some considerable time. Recently, we have had four positive enquiries about taking the carp away and the people concerned have visited Publow to see for themselves. Unfortunately none of these enquiries has produced the outcome we all wish for. The cost involved in removing and relocating the fish, and the fact that we could not state how many double figure carp were present in the lake, have all been given as reasons why interest has ended. You can rest assured, safe in the knowledge that all avenues are being explored and the committee remains determined to resolve this issue.
22/6/08 - Report on the first Club Competition of the year
Twenty members arrived at CMR this morning to participate in the first club competition of 2008. The weather gods were not kind to us, as a strong wind straight down the centre of the reservoir made fishing difficult from most pegs. This was further compounded with the arrival of bright sunshine. Full report here...
13/6/08 - Ackers Pool
The committee is pleased to announce that the lease for Ackers Pool has been agreed for the 2009 season.
11/6/08 - Water level in Lower Chew
The club has protested most strongly to the E.A concerning the loss of water depth and our potential fishing from the weir at Stanton Drew through to Bye-Mills. We have written a strongly worded letter to both the Fisheries and Flood Defence sections but as yet we have received no reply. It is also noted that the farmers with land bounded by the river have also taken action to address the problem. We will keep you informed as events unfold.
3/6/08 - Signing in prior to fishing
Members are reminded that it is a club rule that they must sign the return sheet before they start fishing. This small act helps make the bailiffs' job a little easier as they carry out their duty. Remember that the bailiffs are volunteers from the membership and by helping them we are all playing a part in tackling poaching.
It should also be noted that the return sheets provide the information that formulate the club's stocking policy. So as well as fish taken and fish returned being recorded, it is important that nil fish is also recorded.
17/05/08 - Good catches from club waters
Some nice fish have recently been taken from the club's stillwaters: -
8lb - 1; 6 3/4 lb - 3; 6lb - 7; 5 3/4lb - 1; 5 1/2lb - 5; 5 1/4lb - 1; 5lb - 3; 4lb - 2; 3lb - 3
Visits
Ackers - 140 members made 520 visits - 5 Browns taken, 58 returned; 199 Rainbows taken, 446 returned.
Pulow - 83 members made 227 visits - 0 Browns taken, 6 returned; 68 Rainbows taken, 198 returned.
CMR - 101 members made 394 visits - 0 Browns taken, 5 returned; 256 Rainbows taken, 349 returned.
All stillwaters are fishing well. Details of the club's rivers will be added shortly.