High Newton

Latest News & Events

For the latest club news and reports.

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30 June 2020

Increased trout take-home limit to 4 fish, for a limited period

Attention all anglers, Due to the recent hot weather which is forecast to continue, the board has decided to increase the take-home limit on all of our put and take trout waters (High Newton, Bigland...

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21 June 2020

Bigland (Otter Tarn) Temporary increase in numbers of fish that can be taken

Attention all anglers, WADAA has taken the decision to increase the kill limit at BIGLAND (Otter Tarn) ONLY, to 4 fish per visit. This rule is in place for members and day tickets alike. This...

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17 June 2020

Ratherheath closed for weeding 25/6/20, 26/6/20 & 29/6/20

Please be aware that the weed boat will be working on Ratherheath on the 25th, 26th & 29th of June. This means the fishery will be closed from 6am on the 29th (Thursday) until 6am...

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30 May 2020

Covid-19 update

Anglers will now be pleased to know that in line with the government guidelines from 1st June we are easing some of our restrictions on our fisheries. However, the same rules still apply! Please check...

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30 May 2020

Quartly fishing update

WADAA ‘s update on this unprecedented year so far. Our aim is to keep you, the members as informed on what is going on at the club, as possible. Please note that if needed for...

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12 May 2020

Fisheries open again 13/5/20

First of all my apologies for the length of this document but we have a lot to cover. Please ensure you read it in its entirety. Following the recent statement about changes to the Covid-19...

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24 March 2020

Some light reading while in isolation

One of our members Barry McLeod has compiled a great summary of Ratherheath Tarn and its development over the years. There are pictures and detailed reports of the stocks and competition results; a great read...

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24 March 2020

Some good news!

Castlehead Fishery Disabled Off-Grid Toilet, Shelter and Store – With Orsted Funding Castlehead has been developed as a specialized disabled and special needs angling centre by Windermere, Ambleside and District Angling Association (WADAA). Though open...

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23 March 2020

WADAA fisheries closed!

WADAA fisheries CLOSED!!!!! As an organisation, we are supporting Government advice. In line with many other fisheries, with immediate effect, all WADAA waters are closed to members and day visitors until further notice. Our Bailiff...

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21 February 2020

Night fishing at Ratherheath

Following the completion of the work at Ratherheath Tarn, we are delighted to announce that night fishing can take place all around the tarn following the partial trial in 2019. This comes with some strict...

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