Palmers Green Angling Society
FISHERIES AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS
PGAS are part of the consortium that have won the fishing rights to the Fishers Green complex in the Lee Valley. Please see the maps as a rough guide as to where we will be allowed to fish, and more details will be made available soon.
Over one mile of fishing rights, exclusive to PGAS, on the New River at Ware. This remains the only stretch of the New River where angling is officially allowed and we have held the rights since 1949. This unique fishery provides good sport throughout the season. Main species are Chub, Perch, Roach and Pike to specimen sizes plus some large Carp, Bream and occasionally Tench and Barbel. Plenty of Gudgeon, Bleak and millions of Minnows are also present. Even in the depths of winter, when all other waters are frozen, the New River continues to flow…and produce.
Waltham Abbey Angling Consortium
We were founder members of this consortium, which holds fishing rights on the Old River Lea and Cornmill Stream at Waltham Abbey. Main species are Roach, Chub, Perch, Bream, Tench and Pike, producing good mixed bags and fine individual fish throughout the season. The site has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its rarely found population of damsel and dragonflies. Subject to the outcome of the Lee Fishery Action Plan, a programme of fishery enhancements should aid angling prospects in future years.
Members since the TAC was formed in 1981, we continue to enjoy our fishing at this complex of four gravel pits situated at Slipe Lane, Wormley. Offering excellent fishing for both pleasure anglers and those in pursuit of specimen fish, these pits hold superb Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream and Catfish plus good stocks of Roach, Rudd and Perch. Without doubt the best gravel pit complex in the Lea Valley.
Through membership of the Enfield Anglers Council, the Society shares fishing rights on this lake within the grounds of Forty Hall, Enfield. This popular fishery is heavily stocked with Carp well into double figures, plus numerous Roach and Rudd and occasional Tench and Crucians. Pike and Eels are also present. Multiple catches of Carp are commonplace throughout the summer and autumn, whilst the Roach, Rudd and Pike continue to provide good sport during winter. A booking system is operated for this venue during the summer months when you may find difficulty in reserving a place at short notice.
Brookfield
Lake, Cheshunt
We have a section of bank available exclusively to us at this general
course fishery that holds good Carp and Bream as well as most other course
fish. Brookfield lake is now open all year round and is not subject to the
old 'closed season'. More info to follow.
Please note - A booking system has been re-implemented on this venue. Please
contact Ron Sears on 020 8366 4538 to make a booking.
ADD-ON MEMBERSHIPS
Trout Section
The PGAS Trout Section is open to all Society members paying the small extra subscription. Fishing is fly-only on our New River fishery from April onwards. Once located, the stockfish do not prove too difficult to catch, offering good sport to both expert and novice fly-angler. All funds collected from Trout Section subscriptions are spent on stocking both Rainbows and Brownies.
Formed in 1992, the LAC controls over twenty-five miles of fishing along the River Lee Navigation from Hertford to Bow. The LAC is pledged to improving both the habitat and fish stocks of the Lee, many thousands of fish having been stocked in recent years. Reduced rate season permits are available to PGAS members.
London Anglers’ Association
PGAS is affiliated to the LAA. The Association’s many waters are available to all PGAS members upon payment of the current LAA subscription.
AND AFTER ONE YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP OF PGAS…
Windsor, River Thames
An arrangement with Old Windsor AC enables PGAS members to fish Romney Island - a typical Middle Thames fishery located opposite Eton College. Incorporating two weir pools, this stretch produces good bags of Bream and Chub throughout the summer and autumn months. Occasional large Carp and Barbel are also encountered. Sport continues into the winter, with Roach and Dace catches on the pole within the lock cut. With the historic castle a short walk away, a family day out is worth considering. The venue has access and a platform for disabled anglers. Please Note:- You MUST have an exchange ticket with you before fishing, else you will be charged for a day ticket!