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Forthcoming events - what's new?

The 2026 programme is now completely organised and booked and you can see it in the Events section. Always check there for up-to-date information.

Now that the cooler days of autumn are with us, fishing is improving fast. The next scheduled trip is to Moorhen on Sunday 4th October - make your own arrangements (see email). The following Ouse Valley trip is the small water competition at Lakedown on Sunday 18th October. Do come! 

Recent club events

20 September 2026 - Chalk Springs

It's been a long time since the club last organised a trip to Chalk Springs. Although the fishery was busy many fish were caught by Ouse Valley, notably an excellent brown.

14 May 2026 - Bewl

The annual boat competition was held on a day of sunshine, showers and difficult fishing (for all, but one!). Nevertheless it was an enjoyable day - the event was shared with the trip organised by the Sussex Flydressers.

26 April 2026 - Lakedown

This was our annual competition against the SFDG. With a bit of readjustment of team sizes (thanks SFDG!), Ouse Valley managed to return to it's usual form by convincingly winning the competition. A good number of fish were caught in the bright sunshine.

29 March 2026 - Bewl

The annual bank fishing competition was held on a chilly day and the fishing wasn't easy. However everybody caught and we finished as the rain started.

8 March 2026 - Brick Farm

A quick AGM (with bacon rolls) followed by a day's fishing, remarkably without rain! Good catches for all and a really enjoyable day.

15 February 2026 - Coltsford Mill

Fishing was excellent but the weather was dreadful with rain throughout the day. Some excellent catches, with a rod average of 3.

30 December 2025 - Brick Farm

Cold, bright sunshine, just a little wind - but the fishing (again) was pretty tough. There was an excellent turnout of Ouse Valley members and it was good to catch up with all the Christmas news.

16 November 2025 - Ashdown Forest

A tough day's fishing at a pretty fishery. It was a relaxed and sociable day for the small number of Ouse Valley members who were there.

26 October 2025 - Lakedown

The small water competition was held again at Lakedown. It was a glorious day, clouding over in the afternoon.  The fishing wasn't completely easy but everyone caught and we had a good lunch sitting outside with a beer and sunshine.

5 October 2025 - Moorhen

A good number made the journey to this pretty fishery. The fish were certainly there in profusion, but thay rarely showed any interest in flies placed in front of them. But it was a great day, much enjoyed by all.