Membership Details

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS SEASON 1ST APRIL 2025 TO 31ST MARCH 2026

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Ordinary and Non-Voting Membership is available on payment of a joining fee and annual subscription. For all new members, the first year is a probationary period. There are concessions for Juniors, Registered Disabled, State Pensioners. When partners and/ or children of an adult member join there is no requirement for an extra joining fee.

Partners of State Pensioners do not pay an entrance fee, but a subscription fee will be due for both partners and a photo of each will be required.

Membership for children under the age of 12 is free, Junior members, aged 12-16 must also be accompanied by a fully paid-up adult member.

Members aged 16 and over may night fish and may also use a third rod on Stonar, Fordwich, Trenley and Stour Lakes on payment of an additional subscription.

Most car parks will be gated and locked at all times and a small charge is made for keys. There is an extra gated car park for disabled members and those receiving state pension, on the Fordwich complex. Special keys are available only on production of a “Blue Badge” or proof of age. All Members will be provided with a car park permit which must be displayed when parked in Association car parks.

Applications for “new” memberships can only be made by post, with a completed application form and a cheque for the appropriate amount. A passport style photo is also required so that an ID card and rule book can be provided. Proof of Residency will also be required for new members, in the form of a Utility Bill/s or Driving Licence (photocopies are acceptable).

Fordwich Lake is only available to local members, defined as residence in postcode areas CT1-CT21, TN25 and ME13, further information on Fordwich Lake please telephone 01227 710830.

All members, including juniors over the age of 12, must be in possession of a valid Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence. See www.gov.uk/fishing-licences or phone the EA on 0344 800 5386