OUSE ANGLING PRESERVATION SOCIETY

 

2009-2010 Information

     

    As we're approaching the final couple of months of the river coarse fishing season, and particularly in view of the weather over the last month, now is an appropriate time to remind anglers of the following advice from the Society's Health & Safety guidance...

    The River Ouse can be a dangerous river to fish: The banks of the tidal river (Barcombe Mills and downstream) can be very slippery, particularly after high tides, and some banks will be undermined and prone to collapse after flood and frost. The nature of this tidal fishery makes it unsuitable for elderly or infirm anglers.

    THE RIVER'S BANKS SHOULD BE TREATED WITH THE UTMOST CARE AND RESPECT AT ALL TIMES, BUT ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER WHEN THEY CAN BE AT THEIR MOST DANGEROUS.

    Andrew Woolley, OAPS Permit Secretary - 15 January 2010  

     

    Friday (05 February 2010). Overnight rain on Thursday/Friday had raised the levels of the Bevern Stream by Friday morning. I crossed the main river at Barcombe Mills at 16:30 this evening and the coloured water was already showing there, together with an increase in the river's height and flow. It's hard to estimate exactly how much extra water there was as the river levels are still being affected by the recent run of big spring tides that are now coming to an end.
    The photos below (click on each picture to enlarge) were taken at Barcombe Mills at lunchtime on 04 February 2010.

    Andrew Woolley, OAPS Permit Secretary - 05 February 2010  

       

      The Society's Winter period started on 01 November 2009.

      Adult winter permits are now on sale at all of our outlets (click here) at a cost of £40.00 covering the period until 30 April 2010 - there is no Senior or Junior Winter permit available at the moment as the cost of full annual permits is less than the Adult Winter permit.

      Angler's are reminded that the last day of the Coarse fishing season on rivers is 14 March 2010. After this date, your permit allows you to fish at Piltdown Pond up to and including 30 April 2010.

       

      M.A. Wickham, the East Grinstead tackle shop, has kindly agreed to sell the Society's Permits and Day tickets.

      Please click here for location and contact details

       

    • A new documentary film THE LOST WORLD OF MR. HARDY
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      A local independent film company, TrufflePig Films, has recently released a film, featuring the tackle company Hardys of Alnwick, that many of you may find interesting.

      Click on the image opposite for more information about The Lost World of Mr. Hardy and check out the trailer for the film below.

Ouse Angling Preservation Society

The Society was formed in 1875, and gives access to coarse and game (mainly sea-trout) fishing on several miles of the River Ouse.

Starting from a point about a mile and a half north of Lewes, our waters consist of most of the west bank of the river through to the limit of the tidal reach at Barcombe Mills (including most of the Hamsey Cut). As well as Barcombe Mills Pool and surrounding streams we control a mile or so above this, and also have a stretch on the east bank by the Anchor Inn, including the weir. In addition to the main river we offer about a mile and a half on the Bevern Stream, from its confluence with the Ouse opposite Barcombe reservoir upstream to a point above Clappers bridge at Barcombe Cross.

The Society shares waters with the Copthorne DAS, giving access to most of the River Ouse between the Anchor Inn and Newick, and some stillwaters in the Copthorne area. Piltdown Pond is available to permit holders for year round fishing under this arrangement.

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