Lonsdale membership

 Membership for 2021 is full.

 Night fishing will be allowed on Lonsdale waters, from Monday 29th March to members. You must follow current government and Angling Trust guidelines when at any of the clubs venues.

Fishing update

 Lonsdales Waters sre now open to members, please follow Angling trust and Government guidelines. Stay safe stay 2 meters distance from others, stay local.

Fishing update

 All Lonsdale Angling club waters will be closed until furtber notice, due to Covid 19 restrictions. Stay safe

Lonsdale latest Covid 19 News

BOOKING NOT REQUIRED FROM MON 6TH JULY.

Allowed fishing sessions from 6th July, for Lonsdale Angling Club members.
Due to Covid 19, to be reviewed end of July.

These changes to reflect Government guidelines of 1 metre distance rule.

No more than 3 days or nights or 72 hours Maximum per member, per week starting on a Monday to and inc’ Sunday. Can be any of the below combinations. There will be checks .
• 3 x Day sessions per week per member. OR

• 3 x single Overnight sessions per week, less than 24 hours, no return for 12       hours. OR

• 1 x 48 hours (2 nights)per week, no return for 48 hours.

• 1 x 72 hours (3 nights) per week, that is a MAXIMUM of 72 hours per member, with no return for 48 hours. 

This means you cannot fish for more than 3 sessions in a row.

At each Lake you can only fish from designated swims. Visitor permits are now valid. No other visitors allowed.

You will need to follow Gov’ guidelines and not enter Lonsdale fisheries if you or anyone from your household has covid 19 symptoms or is self isolating.
It is recommended that you wear gloves when entering and using the DIP tanks, there is sanitiser for the gate bolts.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, STAY SAFE.

Rules to allow fishing during covid 19

Lonsdale Angling Club 15/05/2020
Rules and regulations to allow Fishing at Bailrigg & Swantley Lakes.

• Fishing only Allowed if you are booked in, this will be reviewed
• You can only book yourself in and a member from the same household sharing the same swim, i.e junior member.
• 5 Senior/OAP Anglers (not inc juniors) & cars + Bailiff only allowed at swantley
• 10 Senior/OAP Anglers (not inc juniors) & cars + Bailiff only allowed at Bailrigg
• Swims can only be shared with members of the same household
• Do not stop or try to enter if above vehicle numbers reached.
• No parking in the field swantley or farm lane at Bailrigg lake.
• You must bring and use your own gloves and hand gel.
• Wear your own Gloves when entering & leaving, and when dipping nets. Sanitise gloves and hands after.
• Use Sanitiser provided on gate locks when entering & leaving.
• Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose.
• Members only allowed on site – No visitors allowed UFN
• No sharing of tackle or equipment
• No gathering in groups allowed UFN.
• You must keep at least 2 metres distance from other anglers, unless family member who has travelled with you to the lake.
• Only fish from designated swims, do not enter roped off areas.
• Have your permits Available for checks from 2m distance
• If you or a family member is self isolating or develops COVID – 19 symptoms, then you are not allowed on Lonsdale's waters. You must stay at home and follow Government procedures.
• No Socialising on Lonsdale Waters UFN.
• E A rod licence required
• If these rules not followed the lakes will be closed UFN.
• All other Lonsdale rules Apply.
• Nets must be dipped before fishing at Bailrigg
• The Lakes could be closed at short notice
• Respect others & stay safe.

HI Guys, Lonsdale committee has reviewed the situation and we are opening Bailrigg at 8 am on Sunday 17th May. Swantley will be opened at 8 am on Monday 18th May. You must keep your 2 metre distance when entering and please be patient. You will require to book see below.
I will post further rules and regulations on a seperate post.

Lonsdale Angling Club – Trial booking system.
I will trial a booking system which you can apply for dates via facebook messanger, or email which can be found on your club card.
Before you can go fishing at either Bailrigg or Swantley you must book your session, you are not allowed on the lakes over the next few weeks without a booking. Upper Swantley is on a first come basis, limit of 3 Anglers at 15 metres between swims.
There will be a limit of 10 Senior or OAP members on Bailrigg (Juniors are extra provided they share the same swim as their parent/guardian).
The limit on Swantley is 5 Senior or OAP members, (Juniors same as above).
To begin with each member will be allowed 2 days per week which can consist of 2 x single days, 2 x 24 hour night sessions or 1 x 48 hour night session.
When applying- include your membership number, preferred dates and give times of arrival and finishing. This will help get the most from the system and will allow more anglers to fish
Also include a second choice in case your dates are already taken, you may not get all you want but I will try my best.
You will only be allowed at Bailrigg or Swantley if you have a booking, no visitors.
This will continue until the lakes shut for spawning. Apologies If you turn up and the lakes are shut and we haven't had chance to inform you, it will be announced as soon as possible.
All bookings will be processed as soon as I can, and the whole process will be reviewed as we progress through these testing times, please bare with me.
STAY SAFE, KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, RESPECT OTHERS, REGARDS GEOFF PARKINSON.