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Barnet Membership
Membership via Clubmate is now open for new members and membership renewals via the club’s web site forms will be sent out within the next few days Read MoreDon Robins
Don Robins, We received a letter today telling us about the passing of Don Robins who reached the grand age of 105, Don was one of the original members of Barnet D A C which was formed in 1933 , Don’s funeral will take place at New Southgate Crematorium on this Thursday the 27th March… Read MoreDenis Revell
Sadly Denis Revell passed away last night, Tuesday 18th March 2025, Denis was a long time committee member, past president and former Trustee of Barnet D A C, funeral details will follow. Barnet D A C Committee Read MoreJohn Barcock
Sadly, we have to inform you of the passing of John Barcock on Wednesday 05th March 2025 after a long illness, John was a very active member of Barnet D A C, he was a committee member, bailiff at Shepherds Way, also Fishery officer there, John did an awful amount of work in keeping Shepherds… Read MoreBarnet Membership Offer
Applications for new membership of Barnet D A C is now closed, it will reopen again on Saturday 1st February 2025 where new members may join the club at the current prices, for any new member that join the club between the period of 01.02.25-31.03.25 their membership will be valid until 15th June 20 Read MoreRiver Severn Trip – September 2024
Some photos of an impressive haul from the recant River Severn trip with Dave Ruddle, Mark Saunders and Terry Sullivan. Read MoreNew Members
You can now purchase Barnet membership at Potters Bar Angling Shop, to do this you must bring a photo of yourself, any photo will do as long as it shows your face, please note this is for New Members only, you cannot renew your membership at the shop. Read MoreOpen Day
Open Day this Saturday 18th May 2024This Saturday open day at Shepherds Way where you can renew your membership for the coming season 2024/25, new members can also join and get a £20 discount on the joining fee, returning members fees, seniors £92 plus £10 working party if you have not attended o Read MoreOpen Day
Barnet and District Angling Club invites you to come to our Open Day at Shepherds Way fishery, Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts. AL9 6NJ on Saturday the 18th May 2024 where you may fish for the day, you can also join on the day. There will be a £20 discount on the joining fee… Read MoreBarnet Membership 2024/25
The Clubmate site is now open for New members and membership renewals, renewal forms will be sent out in the post from Monday 15th April 2024. Read MoreMessage for any new members thinking of joining Barnet & District Angling Club
Please note we are closing applications for new members as at 01-01-2024 & it will not be available again until 01-02-2024. From this date in February, we will run our usual early membership deal, which means if you join on 01-02-2024 you will have membership from 01-02-24 till 14-06-2025 at cur Read MoreAndy Binstead
A plaque has been added to the bench at Shepherds Way in honour of the memory of Andy Binstead who sadly passed away a couple of months ago. Andy’s wife Lisa and daughters Hannah and Charlotte attended Shepherds Way on Sunday with Richard Drury to mark the occasion. I am sure that a vast major Read MoreRiver Severn, 8 – 10 September
7 anglers (Dave Ruddle, Malcolm Foster, Mark Saunders, Ray Mouratsing, Robby Bond, Trevor Williams and Vincenzo Bisogno) made the annual pilgrimage to fish the River Severn over the weekend 8-10 September . The fishing was extremely difficult in the middle of the heatwave and water levels were at le Read MoreDave Porter
Dave Porter (aka The Hoarse Whisperer) It is with deep regret and heart felt sadness, that I announce the passing of another stalwart member of the Barnet and District Angling Club. He slipped away peacefully surrounded by his family, after that ‘dreadful disease’ reappeared in force, when Read MoreOpen Day – 13 May 2023
The Annual Open day took place on Saturday 13 May and was well attended by both Club members and new anglers looking to fish at Shepherds Way and join BADAC for the coming season. A big thank you for their efforts yesterday to Mark and Stacey Saunders, Christine and Dave Ruddle and the Committee mem Read MoreShepherds Way
Dear Member, After careful consideration the club has decided to open Shepherds Way on the 26th September 2022 at 0800hrs. Whilst the lake’s water volume is still low, the water temperature has reduced significantly, which allows for increased levels of dissolved oxygen. However, w Read MoreUpdate on Shepherds Way and Turnford Angling Consortium lakes
Dear Member, Due to the continued hot and dry weather, Shepherds Way will remain closed. We appreciate this is not ideal but the water level is extremely low and not conducive to angling and the welfare of the fish. I will keep you updated as we move forward. Significant rain is the only thing that& Read MoreTemporary Closure of Shepherds Way
Dear Member, I am sorry to inform you that the club has had to make the difficult decision to close our Shepherds Way fishery from 2000hrs on Thursday 4th August until further notice. The water level is at a point where angling will be detrimental to fish health and we need to protect the stock.&hel Read MoreSishu Chinese School
Ray Mouratsing held a “teach-in” day with some youngsters from the Sishu Chinese School at Shepherds Way on Wednesday 1st June. Here are some photos from the day. Read MoreJoining Barnet DAC for 2022/23 season
You can now join Barnet & District A C from the 1st February 2022 for the 2022/23 season (new members only), prices are shown on the join page where you can join online, and also all the information about the club and it’s venues, you can download an application form from there, if you req Read MoreTurnford Consortium
Turnford Angling Consortium (TAC) Announcement Dear Member, I have great pleasure informing you that Barnet & District Angling Club has negotiated membership of the Turnford Angling Consortium (TAC). This is great news for our club as membership of the TAC is very limited. One of the criticisms Read More
Junior’s success at Shepherds Way
Freddie with a 10lb Carp from Shepherds Way, fishing with his mate in the pouring rain had 7 carp between them over the weekend Read More
Korda Safe Clips
Dear Member, I thought I would share this with you. I have attached a picture of a Korda clip, weight & hook. This was attached to a 10lb common carp that was caught recently at Shepherds Way. The member sent me the picture. He was concerned about the rig and hook size. Firstly, the hook lo Read MoreRule Change
Shepherds Way Special Rules (e) The following baits and methods will be banned:- fixed rigs, all floating baits, boilies, nuts, and trout pellets. Read More
Neate’s Lake @ Shepherds Way
The Top Lake at Shepherds Way has been re-named as Neate’s Lake in respect of the 40+ years that Jack Neate was Treasurer for Barnet D A C . Jack stood down as Treasurer in April 2016, Jack spent many enjoyable years as Treasurer of Barnet D A C & still has an input the… Read MoreJoin the club today