Membership

Fish With Us

If the waters, heritage and companionship of one of the world’s oldest fishing clubs appeals, and you’re looking for a serious return on your investment, then don’t hesitate to get in touch. New member applications are always welcome

More water, more choices

Members have easy access to more water than you can get anywhere else without juggling multiple club or syndicate memberships

Solitude when you want it. Company when you don’t

From the solitude of a wild trout river to the camaraderie of our friendly social events

Learn and connect

Learn more through events, special-interest groups, publications and connecting with fellow fishers

Works as well for busy people as for those with all the time in the world

Plan ahead - or don’t

Plan by booking beats in advance, but also go fishing at a moment’s notice

Bring a guest

Guests are welcome on most of our waters during most of the year, free of charge. And you can book family days at the lakes

Beyond the trout season

Enjoy fishing outside of the river trout season (grayling on all our rivers until 31 December, lakes open all year round)

Membership of the Society

Operations are designed around the needs of real fishers in the 21st century. There are rules, but we don’t fuss. All rivers are open every day throughout the season and there’s winter fishing on the lakes.

Almost all payments are made via the intranet, and membership can be paused for a year or more at any time. The Society is owned and run by its members.

Our members stay with us – currently, on average, for over 13 years

Becoming a member

The process starts when you contact the Secretary and ask for more information

01Enquire

The link below will put you in touch with our Secretary, who will be happy to answer any questions you have at any stage

02Receive information

She will send you full information in our prospective member Guide along with a recent Annual Fisheries Report and a link to the application form

03Apply

When you’re ready to proceed, complete the form online and submit it

04Committee review

The Committee reviews every application and, where there’s no proposer or seconder, arranges to talk (and maybe fish with) with the applicant

05Waiting list

We manage an efficient waiting list which does not keep applicants hanging around

Welcoming new members

New members have full membership rights as soon as the financials are complete, and there’s proper induction at the New Members’ Day

Request membership information →

If you’re not ready to apply just yet

If you have other priorities just now but would like to keep an eye on the Society, sign up to receive occasional information from us – mainly publications and presentations.

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