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Latest news

CLOSED PERIOD

Embsay reservoir has a closed period from 28th February to 24th March inclusive.

This is to allow our native stock of brown trout spawn in peace.

No fishing is allowed at all. Any day tickets bought during this period will not be valid and are non refundable.

Thankyou for your cooperation.

SAFETY NOTICE

The wooden footbridge that crosses the beck, where it joins the river on heslaker lane, is unsafe. The main crossbeam has snapped. Please do not use the bridge until it has been repaired. 

COMMITTEE POSTS AVAILABLE

Keys for Whinny Gill

Keys are now only available from our Whinny Gill bailiff.

Please contact S.Chenier on 07794 276638

between the hours of 8am - 8pm.

Keys require a £9 deposit.

Get Kids Fishing

The SAA get fishing team are absolutely delighted to announce the launch of our 'Get Kids Fishing' programme.

Click here for more info.

Important rule amendments

It has been decided by committee vote that age classification of a 'junior' shall be increased from 13-16 to 13-17 years inclusive.

All anglers under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult with them at all times when fishing SAA waters.

In line with safeguarding guidelines, this decision has been made to help our young anglers stay safe on the banks.

Juvenile anglers ( up to 12) must be named on an adults ticket or membership book from 1st January 2025.

Additionally the committee have also decided that the use of treble hooks at Embsay will be temporarily banned. The decision has been taken in line with our fish care guidelines to improve the welfare of our various trout.

These are temporary rulings (effective immediately), until they can be put to vote at the next AGM.

Canal shared scheme

It should be noted that the canal shared scheme with Keighley Angling Club is not open to anyone banned from either clubs waters.