York & District Amalgamation of Anglers

Results of the Veterans match on Wednesday 10th June, Marleys

1. T. Luke 16 lb 1 oz.
2. V. Rooks 15 1
3. K. Wallis 14 4
4. R. Turpin 10 14
5. K. Harrison 6 12
6. P. Collier 5 0
7. D. McGourgon 4 14
8. K. Keane 4 6
9. R. Hutchinson. 1 4

Today saw eight young anglers take on Park View Lake in the first of the YDAA Junior matches. It was tough going and although the big ‘uns failed to put in an appearance, plenty of roach, rudd and perch were caught and everyone weighed in.

Henley Chaffee - 4lb
Will Taylor - 3lb
George Hargreaves - 3lb
Alex Lawson - 2lb 12oz
Arthur Hargreaves - 2lb 3oz
James Wilkinson - 1lb 5oz
Lewis Cook - 1lb 3oz
Henry Gribble - 11oz

So, well done to all the young anglers, and thanks to the mums, dads and grandads for supporting them and helping out.

Results of Veterans Match - Laybourne Lakes Marleys:

1. R. Holmes 36 lb 8 oz.
2. K. Keane 24 12
3. P. Collier 23 0
4. K. Wallis 14 10
5. R. Turpin 14 8
6. J. Roe 10 8
A. Whitehead 10 8
8. K. Harrison 9 0
9. L. Berry 8 6
10. T. Luke 8 4
11. R. Hutchinson 6 8
12. G. Smith 4 6
13. S. Kirkbride 4 4
14. D. Carr 3 14
15. V. Rooks 3 0

VILLA FARM POND
We have had several reports of vandalism, fires, litter, and a general disregard for the rules of the club and this venue.
WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT WE WILL BE TAKING A ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH TO ANY RULE BREACHES.
Please stick to the rules, especially the age restrictions, to avoid any issues.
• No Keepnets.
• Barbless Hooks (Max size 10)
• Maximum line strength 10lb.
• No method feeders, fixed feeders, or leads. Rigs must be free to run on the line.
• All fish must be handled with care and consideration.
• Fish should not be retained by any method or for photographs for more than 10 minutes.
• Anglers can only fish with one rod and line from a marked peg.
• No poles or whips are allowed at any time.
• No angler under 12 is allowed on this water. No dogs except assistance dogs.
• JUNIORS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT
Banned baits:
• Sweet corn.
• Peanuts.
• Tiger nuts.
• Cat and dog food.
• No floating baits.

Junior Matches 2026

There are still plenty of spaces available for this years Junior Match series. All matches are free and open to all girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 16. All our match participants come away with a fishing ‘goodie bag’, there are prizes for the winner in each match. This years matches are taking place on the following dates:

Saturday 6th June – Park View Lake

Saturday 20th June – Selby Canal

Saturday 4th July – Laybourne Lakes – Marleys Pool

If you would like to register your budding young angler onto one or all of our matches please head over to the following page on our website and fill out the online form:

https://www.ydaa.org.uk/information/junior-match-registration-2026/

Rawcliffe Lake - A few reminders

Reports are coming of extensive litter being left on this venue, especially around the “point”, being mainly crisp packets, other food packets and bags containing fish bait. It must be borne in mind that this Lake is in the middle of a housing estate and actions such as leaving litter, do nothing to enhance the neighbourhood. It is also reported that other abuse of the area includes indications of fires, partying and trespass into the ‘nature areas. Whilst the majority of this may not be down solely to the anglers, it is a well-known public dog walking place.

Further to the above, complaints have been received from a local resident and a York City Council official regarding improper use of the lake, including camping, night fishing, lighting fires and dumping of rubbish in the “nature areas”, including using them for toilet facilities. Any instances of this sort of behaviour should be reported to an Amalgamation official currently, so that action against the perpetrators may be taken.

Anglers, keep your litter to yourself and take it home for proper disposal.

A reminder of the conditions laid down by CoYC for the fishing. No match fishing, No ground bait, No keepnets,

NO NIGHT FISHING, No fishing between 22:00 and 07:00 hours, Rods limited to 2 per angler, hooks to be barbless or micro-barbed. The Nature Areas are out of bounds to all anglers and finally NO LITTER!

Litter....or absence there of!
Officials visiting our ponds are reporting very little sightings of litter. Members are to be commended on their co-operation in getting rid of this problem, and removing it when they leave the fishing venue. Keep up the good work, hopefully transferring it to the rivers when they ‘open’ again.

Sand Hutton Gravel pits are back open.
Please note
NO KEEPNETS
ANY PERSON NOT CLOSING ANY GATE OR INTERFERRING WITH THE FENCE WILL FACE A LIFETIME BAN.
Do not take the bird wires down.
Please keep away form the nesting birds they will have gone in a few days.
No fishing from the west bank of the main pond.
Fish only from the dugout swims, which we will be completing when we can.
CCTV is in operation.
The trustees wish to thank all the guys who put the effort and hard work in to regenerate this pond.

This year we are pleased to announce that we will be running three junior matches, all Open Matches. The matches will be held at Park View Lake, Selby Canal, and on our Laybourne Lakes complex (Marleys). All matches are free and open to all girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 16. All our match participants come away with a fishing ‘goodie bag’, there are prizes for the winner in each match, and the young anglers with the best aggregate weight across all matches will be crowned YDAA Junior Champion!

This years matches are taking place on the following dates:

Saturday 6th June – Park View Lake

Saturday 20th June – Selby Canal

Saturday 4th July – Laybourne Lakes – Marleys Pool

Due to pe***ng restraints at all venues, the number of entrants must be strictly limited for each match, and places will be issued on a first come first served basis.

Please register at :

https://www.ydaa.org.uk/information/junior-match-registration-2026/