New bookable ticket categories introduced
Two new categories of bookable tickets have been introduced at the club. “Non-fishing” Guest tickets This facility allows members with a fishing membership to purchase one ticket per day at a cost of £3, for use by non members they wish to …
2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The H&DAA 2024 AGM was held on Wednesday 17th April the Roffey Club. Thanks to all those who attended the meeting. Documents relating to the AGM can be found below: 2024_AGM_Agenda 2024_AGM_minutes Club Officer Reports General_secretary_report Membership_secretary_report A note from the new …
2024 H&DAA Newsletter
An updated 2024 edition of the club newsletter was uploaded on 29.04.24 To download the newsletter, click on the links above. Please do take time to read the newsletter as it contains important information that effects all member of the club. H&DAA …
Roosthole work update
Members visiting Roosthole recently will have noticed the significant work has been taking place. This work is part of the long-term plan for Roosthole that the the club is implementing, and we expect then to significantly improve water quality, and the fishing, …
Projects update: Blackbottom and Roosthole
The club has recently started work in projects that will significantly enhance both the Blackbottom/Dry Pond SSSI and Roosthole. At Blackbottom, a fence has been put in between the public footpath and the bank on the North side of the pond to …
Specimen carp stocked at Foxhole
A specimen carp was introduced to its new home at Foxhole today. The carp, christened “Bubbles” was very generously donated by committee members Pete Collins, Lee Waller and Tony Staples. It is likely be the largest fish in Foxhole and will provide …
Autumn Series Report – Match 1 Foxhole – 15th October
A bright but cold morning welcomed the ten participants to Foxhole for the first match of the HDAA Autumn series. With the orange glow of the rising sun and mist rolling across the flat calm water it filled every angler with the …
Roosthole: water quality survey and planned work
In August this year the committee instructed the AGA Group Consultancy Ltd to complete a water quality survey and report on Roosthole Pond to help the club form a strategy of waterbody improvements and management, particularly focusing on mitigation of water quality …
2024 closure dates for all H&DAA waters
H&DAA waters: closure dates (last updated 24/2/2024) Water Closure Dates 2024 (all day on days indicated unless otherwise specified) Roosthole August 25th Birchenbridge 6th October (Mannings Heath bank only) Foxhole Island Pond 4th Aug Black Bottom Sun Oak Lee Place (River Arun) …
Dry Pond carp removal (How you can help)
The club has recently received permission to stock Crucian Carp into Dry Pond. This promises to be an exciting development for the club, as we currently have very few Crucians in our waters. However, in order to stock Crucians, we need to …
