We are a non profit making organisation dedicated to
protecting and enhancing your fishing opportunities in
the Bath, Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire area.
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.
A 38lb bag of
quality chub to 5lb, the smallest was 3.5lb caught on
waggler & maggot on a scenic autumn day at
Avoncliff.. Members should be told its worth the walk
& that the section is crammed with bream & chub
which gives variety from the bream and carp at Tockenham
Catch
Reports
Day Permits
Send your catch reports
to:-
amalgamatedfish@yahoo.co.uk
FULL MEMBERSHIP HOLDERS now
have the the opportunity to purchase a further Annual
Permit priced at £35.00 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 £2.00 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
Day permits are
available from most outlets.....for full details visit
the 'Day permits'
link.
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
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U
R G E N T
N OT I C E S
Due
to the closure of
Wests Tackle of
Trowbridge and Bacons
Tackle
of
Box,
Bath,
annual/day tickets can
be obtained from the
Company
It
has been brought to our
attention that rogue
anglers are using night
dead lines and removing
the fish when it is dark
or when no one is around.
This illegal fishing will
affect the future of
Tockenham Lake. Please
report any suspicious
activity.
Thank you
TOCKENHAM
We
are pleased to announce that
the keep net ban has been
lifted on all our waters on
the strict understanding
that all anglers must still
use the dip bins in place at
Tockenham and Sabre Lakes,
please dip all nets, sleeves
etc before and after
fishing, a necessary
requirement. It will be
considered as a breach of
the rules if not observed
which can lead to a ban. As
we have no means of running
water at Tockenham we have
had to engage a contractor
to visit the lake once a
week for the purpose of
changing the water and
replacing the disinfectant,
again a requirement of
Cefas.
I
would like to thank all anglers
for their time in sending
messages and requesting updates
for their patience and
understanding, this has not been
a very happy end to 2014 having
to contend with rubbish dumping
and the unfortunate break in at
the lock up with the loss of our
strimmers and a chain saw.
Pat
Leonard - January 2015
TOCKENHAM
LAKE
The carp are back and
apparently recovered from the latest virus
scare. Anglers have reported catching
large carp in excellent condition.
Even in the cold part of January anglers
are catching numbers of large common
and mirror carp. See the latest
photos on the PHOTOS PAGE of this website
by clicking on the photos link above.
WE URGENTLY REQUIRE A BAILIFF
FOR
TOCKENHAM LAKE
(VOLUNTARY POSITION)
PLEASE CONTACT 01179603378
APRIL 2015
We
urgently require a bailiff for Shackells Lake
(voluntary
position)
Anyone
interested
please contact 0117 9603378 June 2015
PAWLETT PONDS
We are very pleased to
announce, that in the interest of safety, all
platforms at Pawlett Ponds have all been
replaced or upgraded which will make fishing
more comfortable. The Company will welcome any
comments.
Date January 2014
I m
p o r t a n t N o t i c e
Re: Limpley Stoke
Please note that the
field gate opposite the lay-by, used for
parking, is now closed until further notice.
This is due to weather and field conditions
Thank you for your
understanding - October 2015
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” .
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
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
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.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE ABOUT PLATFORMS
Warning will anglers
please be aware that wooden platforms will be
slippery when wet.
GENERAL
ENQUIRES
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
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
LOST
AT TOCKENHAM
Saturday
8th August an angler lost DELKIM
TXI Plus Carp bite alarm on a Carbon fibre
bank stick plus the same type of bank stick
with a glow in the dark head. If anyone has
found these items, kindly inform the bailiff
or telephone Pat on 01179603378.Many
thanks.
Pat LeonardAugust
2015
Shackells Lake
- Close Season
A reminder that Shackells Lake will be closed to
all members from the 1st May to 15th
June and will re-open on the 16th
June members are politely requested to
read the Rules relating to this lake which is
found within their Membership Permit.
Could drivers
of tall vans turning up at Tockenham Resevoir
remember that the entrance gantry has a maximum
height of 6 feet 6 inches.
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
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