Xmas Doo 2022

The club would like to invite you to our annual Xmas Doo on Weds 21st December at  The Star Inn, Back Hope St, Salford M7 2FR. The evening will kick off at 7pm, with the first round of our fishing Quiz, we then take orders for a fish and chip supper, and then finish the […]

Matches 2022

Pike Match – Old River Irlam -Sunday 27th February- Draw at the Boathouse Pub M44 6DN – Entry £10. Draw at 8.30am fish until 4pm – deadbaiting/livebaiting – anglers fish from allocated peg only – angler with highest total weight wins prize Lure Match – Salford Quays – Sunday 13th March – draw 9.30am Beefeater […]

Fishing Tackle Only Car Boot Sale 25th July Boathouse M44 6DN

The club have decided to hold a fishing tackle only car boot sale on Sunday morning the 25th July in the car park of the Boathouse Pub in Irlam M44 6DN from 8am to 11.30am If you would like to sell on your unwanted tackle – we are only charging a tenner a pitch — and all […]

Thursday Evening Matches Old River Irlam Summer 2021

The club have decided to hold a series of Thursday evening matches on a fortnightly basis through summer 2021 at the Old River in Irlam M44 6DN. These matches are open to anglers of all ages and ability – we are quite relaxed and the matches are run so we can all have some fun. […]

Angling Trust Response To Governments Winter Covid Plan

NEWS Angling Trust’s response to the Government’s Winter Covid Plan  25 November 2020 What it means for angling The Angling Trust has now had an opportunity to consider the government’s comprehensive, 64-page Winter Covid Plan which will introduce a revised three-tier system from Wednesday, December 2nd. Full details can be found here We are pleased that ministers appreciate both […]

Latest Lock Down Fishing Guidance From The Angling Trust

NEWS fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown  04 November 2020 Fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown Having now examined the government’s new Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations the Angling Trust is pleased to be able to offer some initial guidance and interpretation […]

Carry On Fishing

A message from the Angling Trust LOCKDOWN UPDATE – The Angling Trust is pleased that the government has recognised the value of allowing angling and other forms of outdoor recreation to continue – with members of your own household or with one other individual – through next month’s lockdown. It seems that tackle shops will […]

River Irwell Polluted Yet Again

It’s happening again, and again and again. The Irwell –  must still be one of the most frequently polluted rivers in the UK – it’s a testament to the resilience of nature that anything can survive what we humans can throw at/in it. This week, we have seen the river turn white, green and now […]

Great News For The River Irwell

Great News For The River Irwell Earlier this year we were informed that United Utilities are going to be spending £450million plus between 2021 and 2025 on improvements to the waste water network and Cheshire…. This on its own was great news – as money was being spent in Bolton to reduce the frequency and […]

Salford Quays Night Fishing Now Banned

The club are very sad to report that we have been in recent dialogue with Salford Council regarding anglers anti social behaviour whilst night fishing at Salford Quays. Anglers making loud noise in the middle of the night, using the bushes as toilets in full view of residents etc has resulted in a number of […]