Welcome to the news section of our website below you will find out the latest info on what is happening within the club.
Since the official opening of this venue back in May 2009 Wych Lodge Lake has matured very nicely. The paths around the lake have been completed and 3 more swims have been made available to the left of the disabled platforms.
Wych Lodge Lake was stocked with 26 large carp at the beginning of 2009 with the largest being 18lbs at the time of stocking. these fish have matured very nicely.
Carp to just over 25lbs are being caught regularly at this venue and bags of over 100lbs of silver fish in a session are not uncommon.
Best methods at this venue are using the pole, the waggler or surface fishing.
There is an antisceptic dip tank in place at this venue please dip your nets it is there to protect your fishery.
please remember to take your litter home with you.
Kevin Williams is now the new Match Secretary and the club would like to thank him for his time and effort put into arranging the Club's matches.
you will be able to purchase all club licences online with the exception of night permits.Please be aware that all permits purchased online are subject to an extra fifty pence to cover administration costs.
To purchase your licence you will have to provide your name address, date of birth and a contact telephone number, email address and which type of licence you require. you will then be required to enter your credit card details. Once payment is confirmed you will be able to print out a copy of your licence and you will receive confirmation via the email address supplied. If you do not have a printer please continue with your online application and contact the club secretary on 01823 664388 and a paper licence will be sent to you
Licence prices rise
Licence prices have risen this year due to rising costs but despite the rises Taunton Angling Association still remains one of the best value for money clubs in the south west of england.
The club is pleased to announce that the start of the 2010/11 season Night fishing has been extended to Walton Pond as well as Maunsel Ponds. Night permits cost an extra £60.00 per season and applications are available from all tackle shops or they are available from the clubs website for download.
Taunton Angling Association have stocked both Maunsel and Thurlbear Ponds.
Maunsel carp lake has been stocked with 500 8-10" carp and also 568lbs of 2-3lb Carp. The match lake has also been stocked with 200lbs of bream of various sizes. Thurlbear has been stocked with nearly 200lbs of bream ranging from 10 ounces to 8lbs in weight.