Please note: At present you may be added to the waiting list but new members are not currently being processed as the lake is busy.
If you are interested in membership for the lake, firstly we would require some details from you in order to add you to the waiting list. These are;
Full name
Address including postcode
Mobile number
Email address
Preferably details should be sent to 07508987545 by text (reference waiting list) or by email to [email protected] (subject waiting list)
This allows us to contact you in several ways in order to inform you of a membership opportunity. All applicants are placed on the waiting list and contacted when a membership opportunity becomes available. Usually a text is issued and an accompanying email to follow. This eliminates the issue if someone has changed their details over the course of the waiting period, however it is your responsibility to keep your details up to date on the database so please contact us and make us aware of any changes. Once details have been received, we will respond and give confirmation that you have been added to our database.
You much appreciate Erics Willows Lake is not a water suited to beginners and prior angling experience is required as wading, rowing boat use, extreme weather, long barrow trips, heavy weed, specific rules do apply. Therefore, It would be beneficial to send across an insight into your angling activity and background with your application which includes angling experience and venues you frequent.
Please respect our decision that membership may not be offered if we deem inexperience may threaten fish welfare along with safety of the angler. All applicants are also cross checked against a blacklist compiled from numerous other lakes to determine whether they have any bans imposed against them. If so the application will be rejected.
Once you have been offered a membership subject to a meeting in person, we will organize a mutually convenient time to meet and a viewing will take place. This enables you to see the water for your yourself, gain an understanding and also make an informed decision whether it is suited to yourself. This also allows the bailiffs to determine whether they deem you suitable.
“if you are not competent in a rowing boat then a membership may not be issued and a boat assessment may be required during the viewing”
Successful applicants will then be offered full membership and an account will be created. ONLY at this point is payment taken for the membership.