About Richmond & District Angling Society
Aims and Objectives
- To strive to improve the ecology of the river.
- To promote the sport of angling.
- To improve the fishing on club waters.
- Collaborate with other organisations to combat pollution, reduce litter, prevent illegal fishing, reduce rural crime and to protect the environment.
- Engender inclusivity and diversity.
Management
President: Lord Zetland
Vice President: Robin Dundas, The Earl of Ronaldshay
Chairman: Ron Wood TD
Secretary : Allan Harder
Treasurer: Jamie Shewan
Committee: Kev Woodcock (Membership Secretary), Steve McCormack (H&S, INNS), Pat Bush (Welfare), Jason Sartin (Juniors), Paul Price (Citizen Science), William Moody (Bank Works), Nigel Banks (Development).
Trustees: Gordon Alexander, Paul Price, Steve Plumb, Mark Sewart.
Club Waters
The society controls the fishing rights on over twelve miles of the beautiful River Swale in North Yorkshire, above and below the historic Georgian market town of Richmond. Our members enjoy fishing in scenic surroundings where there is an abundance of wildlife. Otters, Deer, Kingfishers, Heron, Buzzards and other species are often seen. The Swale is a spate river presenting anglers with many stretches of fast flowing ripples, slow glides and deep pools. Something to suit every style of fishing.
Day permits are available for visitors.
The Fish
The following species can be found in our waters:
- Wild Brown Trout (throughout, including many 3 - 5lb specimens)
- Grayling (in abundance but none upstream of the Falls)
- Chub (throughout in the waters downstream of the Falls).
- Barbel (There are some Barbel)
- Dace (In certain locations)
- Pike (There are some pike downstream of the Falls, especially lower down the river i.e. Great Langton).
- Perch (few in number).
- Salmon & Sea Trout (few in number).
Membership
The society has over 250 members. There is a core group of local people but the majority are from North Yorkshire and County Durham with others from the Midlands, The South, Scotland and overseas.
We offer excellent fishing in beautiful surroundings at an amazingly affordable price.
History
Richmond And District Angling Society was founded in 1912 with the principal aim of providing affordable fishing for local anglers. The society has since its creation had a strong link with the Zetland family. Over the years many prominent land owners and individuals have supported the society including gifting of fishing rights. The society has always had the support of Richmond Town Council and Richmondshire District council prior to reorganization.