The Elms Angling Society Rickmansworth. A unique general fishery, nestled in the Chess Valley yet tucked away in the centre of Rickmansworth.

The Elms Lake holds most species of freshwater fish, tench, roach, bream, rudd, mirror and common carp, crucian carp, pike and eels, we even have a few lake chub.

Along 2 borders of the property is the River Chess which offer good sport for most river species, trout to 6lb have been reported.

Over past years there has been an ongoing stocking program with the stocking of carp as well as silver fish, including a stocking of bream to 6lb. In December 24 we supplemented the carp stock with 22 mirrors and 1 common from VS Fisheries, a combination of C4s and C5s, the largest being an 18lb common.

The Society offers fishing to suit all tastes, but it is a general fishery. Night fishing is permitted.

We have an ongoing program of fishery improvements, with the financial support through grants offered by Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, The Angling Trust and the Environment Agency. Completed projects have include otter fencing, composting toilet, aeration and water quality monitoring

If you are interested in fishing a private lake, set behind locked gates yet close to the heart of the town then you may be interested in joining our club. We operate a waiting list and you can apply to join the list by completing the form.

 

 

The Elms Angling Society is a member of The Angling Trust and a member of the Colne Valley Fisheries Consultative (CVFC) and we have received support and advice from the  Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust  and the Chilterns Chalk Stream Project

The support from these organisations to a small Angling Society is invaluable and greatly appreciated, in return we try to support their work either as a club or as individuals. Please visit their websites to learn more about their activities and support them if you can.