Club Membership
Important Information
- Membership cards are now electronic (on mobile phone or tablet).
- A physical card is available for an additional fee (select when applying).
- No club books will be issued – all information is available on the website.
- Payment is now via debit card.
- What is an overstamp? – The Estates Maintenance fee, referred to as an overstamp, entitles the member to fish designated, premier club waters between 15th March to 15th June inclusive. This can be purchased separately or earned via completing work parties. It is included as part of the Gold Plus, Diamond and Junior memberships.
- Overstamp waters:
- Belmont Complex
- Catchpenny
- Nunsmere
- Lymm Vale
- Founders Pool
- Sparrow Grove & Tetton Flash
- Wrinehill Pool
- Membership is at the discretion of the Committee.
- All members must hold a valid Environment Agency Rod Licence when fishing club waters.
Important Information For Current Members
- Renewals open: 1st November each year – an email will be sent to you.
- Deadline for renewal of Gold & Gold Plus Memberships: 31st January – guarantees your place.
- Members who do not renew by 31st January:
– Are at risk of losing their place.
– If you lose your place, you must re-apply via the waiting list.
– If you lose your place, you must pay the one-off joining fee if rejoining. - Diamond Memberships (66+) – only valid for people with 3+ consecutive years membership. Cost: TBC.
Important Information For Prospective New Members Text Here
Gold Plus Membership
- Must join the waiting list
- Invitations sent from 1st February
- Membership Cost: TBC
- Joining Fee: TBC
- Age: 17+
- Access: All waters
- Includes: Bait boat licence and overstamp
Gold Membership
- Must join the waiting list
- Invitations sent from 1st February
- Membership Cost: TBC
- Joining Fee: TBC
- Age: 17+
- Access: All waters but limited during the overstamp period
- Does not include: An overstamp – can be purchased separately via the club shop or earned by completing work parties
- Does not include: A bait boat licence – can be purchased separately via the club shop
Silver Membership (Canals & Rivers)
- Open all year round
- Membership Cost: TBC
- Joining Fee: TBC
- Age: 17+
- Access: All canals & rivers only
Bronze Membership (Canals Only)
- Open all year round.
- Membership Cost: TBC
- No joining fee, unless upgrading to another membership at a later date.
- Age: 17+
- Access: All canals only
Junior Membership
- Open all year round
- Age: 12–16
- Membership Cost: TBC
- No joining fee
- Access: All Waters
- Includes: Bait boat licence and overstamp
- Special junior rules apply (See Rules Point 23).
Membership fees
| RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP FEES 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Gold Plus Membership | £220.00 |
| Gold Membership | £132.00 |
| Diamond Membership | £99.00 |
| Junior Membership | £33.00 |
| Canals & Rivers Membership | £74.25 |
| Canals Membership | £33.00 |
| Bait Boat License | £20.00 |
| Replacement Physical Membership Card | £20.00 |
| NEW MEMBERSHIP FEES 2025 INCLUSIVE OF JOINING FEE | |
|---|---|
| Gold Plus Membership | £280.00 |
| Gold Membership | £192.00 |
| Junior Membership | £33.00 |
| Canals & Rivers Membership | £134.25 |
| Canals Membership | £33.00 |
| Bait Boat License | £20.00 |
*membership fees are subject to change in 2026