CRF Lakes 3 & 4 Reopening tomorrow 1st May 08:00
Happy to let you all know that the DO levels are much better so lakes 3 & 4 can be reopened.

Please report what you catch on the forums, FB or to one of the bailiffs so we can continue to monitor things and after the issues its not uncommon that some fish may be very weak and may still roll over. If you see any please let one of the bailiffs know asap please.

As ever my thanks to all those who helped over the last 3 and a bit weeks.
Mike

Soake Pond is continuing to undergo works, due to a multitude of difficult issues and reasons beyond everyone’s control, which have already been covered in previous write ups to the Membership. These works continue to remain arduous and time consuming, but I wish to assure you all that without these vital works the Venue would be in serious trouble or worse, and its recovery doubtful, so I thank you all for your patience past, present and for the future.

Whilst the announcement below is not what we all want to read, and is no doubt disappointing, we nonetheless hope that the Lake opening in some capacity is a positive step forward and so, therefore………..

We are extremely pleased to announce that Soake Pond will be re-opening on the 1^st May but with strict limitations in place for the foreseeable future to allow continuing, necessary and vital works to be carried out to get the venue fully operational.

Certain areas of the venue will remain out of bounds and fencing in place MUST not be interfered with whatsoever, nor for any reason and this will be strictly enforced.

These limitations are:

Lake Open: Monday 9am to Friday 5pm (12 hour and 24 hour tickets available in this period).

There will be no access or bookings permitted or taken over the Weekends.

Please ONLY call the Warden to book your ticket between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Bookings will only be taken during the times of 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday, by contacting the Pond Warden, as per the details stated in the club handbook or on the club website – water page.

Please note: calls/ texts outside of these hours will not be answered or replied to.

Due to ongoing issues at both CRF3 and Tithe Top with junior anglers not respecting the rules and other anglers, we have taken the decision to implement the following ruling:

From Wednesday 1st May 2024 – Junior members are required to have either a Full Adult Member or an Associate Member present when fishing these waters.

Please be aware that Baffins and Abshot will be closed this Sunday the 28th of April for 7am to 4.30pm for club matches.

Friday 19th April Please be aware, that there are still on going issues with low dissolved oxygen levels in the lakes.
While there has been some improvements the levels are still too low compared to normal and we are using aerators as needed.
As such the whole of CRF is closed until further notice. I will post another update on Sunday evening or Monday.

Mike (Warden)

As is the norm with the new membership cards, they are slow to be coming out. This is due to the amount of people joining. Handbooks are gradually going out but in the meantime a full copy of the book is available on the website to view and familiarise yourself with.

To fish Brownwich Pond you are required to book a swim before fishing by texting 07831 327307. This number is not a line to ask general questions like ‘are many on’ or ‘is it busy’ etc. Texts are during the following hours, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Texts outside these hours will not be answered. All texts will be answered and you are not allowed to fish until you receive a confirmation text Swims are booked for 24hrs, 1700hrs to 1700hrs in summertime and 1500hrs to 1500hrs in the wintertime. These times are in line with the same days as when BST is adjusted. No access to the water before 1630hrs in the summer and 1430hrs in the winter. Members must be off the water before 1430hrs (winter) and 1630hrs (summer). Booking times will change on the same day as when the clocks are adjusted to BST summertime/wintertime. MAXIMUM STAY ON THE WATER IS 24HRS.

Please be aware, that the inner car park at Alver is closed until further notice. This is due to soft ground.

Please be aware, that due to a low dissolved oxygen level, the whole of CRF is closed until further notice