Shepherds 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, we ask you to observe the following;

Limit the amount of bait you put into the lakes.

Take great care when handling fish and always use a suitable mat. 

We will be monitoring the lakes carefully and regular checks will be carried out on how members are fishing. Whilst we believe the current conditions allow the venue to open, if circumstances change, we may have to close them again. Your continued assistance will reduce this possibility.

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards 

Paul Hutton

Secretary. 

Update 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 will change this situation. Turnford fishery at Broxbourne is open so those members that have paid the additional £5 to fish this can use this facility. 

Best wishes 

Paul Hutton 

Temporary 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. A sign will be placed on the gate and the lock will be changed. I will keep you informed with any further developments. On behalf of the club I apologise for having to take this action but the continued drought has left us with no choice. 

As I say, lets hope we get some significant rain in the very near future. 

Kind regards 

Paul Hutton

Sishu 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.

Joining 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 require any more information please email barnet.angling@btinternet.com. Please note to fish Shepherds Way you need to be a full member, there are no associate membership on this venue, the club is now members of Turnford Consortium, which gives you some Big Carp waters, the complex is reckoned to be the best fishery in the whole of the Lee Valley area and consists of four mixed fisheries.