The home of fishing in Wantage and Grove.
This page was updated Monday 2 November, all information is accurate at that date
Work Parties
Many thanks to all who helped out in either or both of the two recent work parties.
As anyone who has been to the pond they will see the large amount and high quality of the work carried out.
Fish care
In this age it is should not be necessary to remind members about basic fish care but it appears it is. Some of the issues seen are not club rules because they should be self evident.
1. Don't put fish on the gravel, use a carp mat (this is a club rule).
2. Don't throw fish back from 4 feet above the water, put them in a landing net and lower them in.
3. Don't use a towel or dry cloth to hold the fish.
4. Don't carry fish between swims to return them, put them back where they came from.
5. Don't use ridiculously heavy tackle, there's no need for 30lb line.
6. Don't leave litter/line - whether or not it's your litter (this is a club rule).
7. Don't keep fish out of the water longer than absolutely necessary - do you really need that photo?
Clubmate
The app and memberships have been successfully tested with half a dozen ordinary volunteers (not just committee members), all those involved reported that the process was seamless and painless.
The app will be rolled out to all members in September 2026, this so that members can check and update their data and get used to the app prior to full use next spring.
See the clubmate page for more information.
Further details will follow soon.
Congratulations to Pete Powell on his victory in the aggregate trophy. He finished with 157 points, 7 ahead of Matt Andrew in second
Text messages from Wantage and Grove AC
The club will occassionally send SMS messages to your mobile phones.
These will be to advise you of events such as work parties, to warn about fishery closures or other urgent matters.
To show they are genuine the text will be addressed directly to you by name.
The system uses a bulk email system so will come from an unrecognised number.
Next meetings
The next 2 meetings will be on Tuesday 3 November & Tuesday 1 December.
At the Bear Hotel, starting at 8pm.
All members are welcome.
AGM
The AGM will take place on Monday 1 February at the Loyd Lindsay rooms in Ardington, starting at 7pm