Stort Valley Angling Society

Under NO circumstances do you take fish out of our fisheries. We now have videos of who has done this and will be taking this to the police.

Please note that all of our bailiffs carry an ID card and will give you a day ticket upon payment.
If you notice anything suspicious please let us know so that we can investigate.

A reminder on day ticket prices

Adult £4
Children £2
Over 65 / Concessions £2.

Season tickets are as follows
Adults £40
Over 65 / Concessions

Thank you.

Please Note: Nettswell Pond will be closed Sunday 11th May as there is a club match on the pond.
Thank you.

As the better weather is now here, please can we ensure that we abide by the rules outlined. No night fishing, all fish to be returned to the water, no poaching, no bbq, all litter to be take home or in the provided bins. People seen to be doing this will be asked to leave.
Can we please be respectful to our bailiffs, they do this voluntary and will not tolerate abuse of any kind.
Many thanks.

Hi all, for anyone wishing to purchase day ticket or Season tickets, please either contact us through Facebook messenger or contact Michael on 07870494409
Many thanks.

Whilst we do our best to manage both Netswell Pond, Oakland Pond and part of the River Stort,
Can I please remind you of the rules when fishing our venues.

*A VALID ROD LICENSE MUST BE HELD BY THE TICKET HOLDER, UNLESS UNDER THE AGE OF 13
* NO NIGHT FISHING
* ONLY BARBLESS HOOKS TO BE USED
* ALL FISH TO BE RETURNED TO THE FISHERY
* NO LIGHTING OF FIRES OR BBQS
* NO PARKING ON THE GRASS, ONLY IN THE DESIGNATED CARPARK
* NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
* ALL RUBISH TO BE TAKEN HOME OR PUT IN THE PROVIDED BINS
* FISH CARE TO BE PROVIDED, IE LANDING NETS, UNHOOKING MATS

Any breach of the above conditions may result in the bailiff withdrawing the ticket (Day or Season ticket) and asking you to leave the venue.

Thank you for your time.

A big thank you to the Harlow Councils volunteer team, "Green team" for their hard efforts in making Nettswell Pond look much better. Hopefully more to come from these guys too. Keep up the good work.

Good evening, just to let you know that Nettswell Pond will be closed for a private club match on Sunday 7th July. Thank you.

Hi everyone just so you’re all aware somone has copied the page for Angling Direct and is posting via ads in Facebook and other social media about discounts and low priced gear. Please be careful as it’s been circulated again and have seen a few people have lost money in other groups. Be cautious out there go onto the official website via Google if you are unsure. Happy fishing and tight lines 🎣

Hi all, just a little reminder..
When fishing on either the River Stort, Oakwood Pond or Nettleswell Pond there will be a day ticket charge (unless you have a season ticket)

Please see below for prices:

Adult: £4 for a day ticket

Children under 16: £2 for a day ticket

Concessions: people over 65 and / or disabled. £2 for a day ticket.

Tight lines everyone.

Good morning, just a polite reminder when fishing on our waters..
*Please ensure you have a valid rod licence
*No night fishing is permitted
*Only barbless hooks to be used
*All fish to be returned
*No lighting of fires
*Please park in designated car parks, parking on the grass is prohibited
*Please take all litter home or pit into bins provided

Any breach of these conditions may result in the bailiff withdrawing the day / season ticket from the holder.

Thank you for your continued support in looking after our fisheries.

Posted on behalf of another fishing group...Please support, mental health is around many of us.
Fishing is not only a sport, its a get away to clear the mind.
Thanks everyone..

Hi all, i am super excited to announce our first match!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

The match is going to be used as a fundraiser for our group, and also for Butterfly effect wellbeing centre CIC in association with Angel Wings

The entry fee will be split 3 ways. 50% into the prize fund for 1st to 3rd place.

25% for our group, and the other 25% to the other group.

The lake has 26 pegs and is, as expected for a match lake, full of f1s, Mirror and Common Carp.

Get in touch to get booked in!

£5.00 secures your spot, £10 cash on the day.

Match rules apply! (these will be sent out on an individual basis)