Ashton Keynes Angling Club
HQ: The Village Hall
Ashton Keynes
Wiltshire
 Cokes Pit - members only, open 16 June to 14 March |
 Neighbridge lake - day tickets available, open all year |
In 1953 a group of local anglers founded Ashton Keynes Angling Club to develop and promote the increasing number of gravel pits in the area. Over the last 50 years the Club has grown and now controls some of the finest mixed coarse fishing in the Cotswold Water Park and the South of England. All of the Club's waters offer general and specimen fishing for Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream, Perch, Roach and Rudd.
Anglers holidaying in the area may join as temporary members and have access to all the club's waters. Day tickets are also available for three of the lakes. Most of the lakes are very accessible, with parking close to some of the swims. Neighbridge Lake (Lake 56) and Top Pit (Lake 31, Keynes Country Park) both have purpose built swims with wheel chair access for the less able-bodied angler.
Website contents
- Information on Club Waters - Neighbridge Lake, Large Lake, Top Pit, Cokes Pit, Thamesmead 'A', 'B', & 'C' Lakes, Manorbrook Lake and Upper River Thames
- Location of Waters - Including a list of the Club waters, day ticket waters and opening times
- Permits - Details of full season, half season, holiday permits & day tickets - List of outlets selling permits - How to make a postal application to the Secretary
- Parking at Keynes Country Park - Parking info for ALL anglers fishing Large Lake, Top Pit & Cokes Pit
- Rules
- Club Officials
- Match Section
- Club Newsletter
- General Information - Committee meetings - Work party dates - Lost & Found
- Carp safety - Will all carp anglers fishing AKAC waters please read this section - thank you
- Anglers' Conservation Association (ACA) - This section, includes ACA email newsletter updates and the latest info about Angling Unity
- Links/Advertising - Links to fishing, weather (including local weather) fishing tackle shops, etc.
Notice board
31 July 2008 - Day ticket sales
AKAC day tickets are now sold by the Keynes Country Park shop, situated near the main entrance to the Park by Large Lake (lake 32). The shop opens daily at 9.00am. Tickets can no longer be purchased from the self service kiosk, situated near the entrance. In addition, day tickets can be purchased in advance from other outlets, which are listed in the permits web page.
13 June 2008 - ACA's 60th Anniversary Auction
The bids are now starting to roll in. Help the ACA to raise money to protect YOUR fishing. Please take a moment to visit the ACA's website and have a look at some of the wonderful lots and use the simple on-line form, if you want to make a bid yourself. There is something for everyone, with guide prices from £10 to £900.
3 June 2008 - Angling Unity - progress report
AKAC is a member of the Anglers' Conservation Association (ACA), who are currently in negotiation with other angling and fisheries organisations about the formation of one unified body, who will represent ALL angling and fishery owners interests. You can read the latest information about the progress made to date, including who is involved, by following this link.
30 May 2008 - 2008/2009 season permits
The 2008/2009 season permits are now available at all ticket outlets. Full details of the prices and where permits can be purchased from can be found on the Permits web page.
Members are reminded that if they fish with 3 rods, they require TWO EA licences. Please ensure that you are familiar with ALL the Club Rules, which are printed on your permit. In particular, general rules, Nos. 1 & 2, covering litter and leaving fishing rods unattended.
All enquiries, concerning club matters, should be directed to the Secretary,
Derek J Whittle
50 Pendennis Road
Swindon
SN5 8QH
Any photographs for the website should be emailed to David Riley. ( )
Site design and maintenance by David Riley.