Exeter & District Angling Association - Club News
Some tasks completed today, maintenance at Berry Ponds, new benches made by Vic Bowden and assembled with help from Andrew Perry have been moved into position. Jason Ward and Dee did a great job picking up Barley straw and distributed to most of our waters. Photos at Berry ponds with Rob Chapman, Jason, Dee and Cassie.
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⚠️ BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY NOTICE ⚠️
(Cyanobacteria Alert)
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been identified in the following club waters:
* Lower River Exe
* Exeter Canal
* Harpers Ponds
Some forms of blue-green algae can produce toxins harmful to humans, pets, and wildlife.
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🚫 PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
* Do not enter the water (no wading or swimming)
* Avoid contact with the water wherever possible
* Keep dogs and other animals out of the water and prevent them from drinking it
* Do not eat fish from affected waters
* Wash hands thoroughly after fishing or handling equipment
* Keep children well away from the water’s edge
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🎣 ANGLERS:
* Fishing is currently at your own risk
* Minimise handling of water and fish
* Avoid wet nets and equipment contacting skin where possible
* Report any fish distress, deaths, or unusual water conditions immediately
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⚠️ WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:
* Green, blue-green, or brown surface scum
* Paint-like slicks or floating mats
* Cloudy water with an oily appearance
* Musty or earthy smells
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🩺 HEALTH WARNING:
Contact with contaminated water may cause:
* Skin rashes and irritation
* Eye irritation
* Vomiting, diarrhoea, and flu-like symptoms
If you feel unwell after exposure, seek medical advice and mention possible contact with blue-green algae.
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📍 CURRENT STATUS:
* The situation is being monitored regularly
* Further updates will be issued as required
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We appreciate your cooperation in keeping members, the public, and wildlife safe.
Exeter & District Angling Association
So some important updates for you to consider. Most importantly fly tipping of roofing waste in the lane to the kilns!! Whilst we are confident this is not anglers the repercussions of this abuse may well be felt by us. ECC are considering changing the locks so we will have to purchase new keys if this happens. If anyone has any info on this or other fly tipping events please report it to us asap we must try and keep undesirables out at all costs otherwise we will be the ones who suffer which of course is not fair but it is the reality. We have had waste at Harpers and in the Willows carpark and will make an example out of any angler we catch doing this. Some of the waste is definitely anglers in the willows and harpers!! There is blue green algae reported in the flood relief channel so please be careful and report any concerns to us here.
Today’s Over 55s match was held at Fennick ponds.
The top pond was won by Alan Crouch, weighing 15lb 8 ozs, made up of several carp. Alan took all his fish on a method feeder, cast across to the far bank.
Second from peg 5, Rich Howcroft put together a mixed silvers catch, 9lb exactly. All his fish fell to pole fished baits.
The bottom pond was won by “3lb Mark” Cottingham, who actual caught 9lb 8ozs from peg 9. Mark caught on pole and also waggler tactics.
Second from peg 7, Barry Westerly had 8lb 10ozs, again silvers caught using pole tactics.
The next match will be at S. Peverell on the 29th.
Contact Tony Potter to book in or thru the app.
Exeter & District Angling Association
The E&DAA now controls over 26 miles of fishing in and around the Exeter area, covering canal, ponds and rivers. The Associations aim is to provide low-cost, varied fishing for local anglers
Our membership runs from 1st January to 31st December and we welcome new & returning members of any age.
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