Durham City Angling Club

Formed in 1962, D.C.A.C. control several excellent stretches of the River Wear in and around the City and is one of the longer established clubs in the region.

Durham City Angling Club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the area, has waters to satisfy the needs of all freshwater fishermen, from salmon/sea trout and specimen/specialist coarse fishing on the River Wear to still-water coarse/match/specimen fishing on its four lake still-water complex at Brasside...and all for the same very affordable annual membership fee, amounting to no more than the cost of half a dozen ‘commercial water’ day tickets (and less than 2 day tickets in the case of a Junior member under 16). Members' spouses fish for free, as do their children and grandchildren under the age of 16.*

*Restrictions may apply at Brasside.

Welcome To Durham City Angling Club

New!!

There is a confirmed case of Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) at a local fishery some 18 miles south west of Brasside.

KHV can destroy 80 to 100% of a sites fish stocks!

In view of the foregoing a Net Dipping Station has been set up at Brasside.

There is a DIP barrel and a RINSE barrel. The Dip barrel contains a disinfectant called ''Virkon Aqua''recommended by the Fisheries Health Inspectorate.

Anyone who has been fishing at still-water venues, in the recent past, is required to disinfect their nets and unhooking mats before fishing any Brasside water.

Items to be disinfected should be submerged or be wet with disinfectant for 15 minutes then rinsed.

Protect your fish stocks!

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

4/10/2020

The latest government rules,applicable to the North East of England, appear not to have affected our fishing, we will therefore keep our waters open, with the restrictions on night fishing and lure fishing.

These stipulations remain

You are advised to maintain social distancing at all times.

Having reviewed the night fishing policy, the responsible club officers feel that there has been no significant change in both the clubs ability to provide a safe hygienic sanitised toilet that meets the Angling Trust guidelines, or the threat of coronavirus to the community.
Therefore the 'No night fishing policy' will remain in effect until significant change is evident.
In appreciation for members adhering to the policy, the hours of daylight fishing can now be opened up and fishing allowed from dawn till dusk

The club insurance will not cover members outside of these hours.

Please do not visit club waters if you are suffering from Coronavirus symptoms.
For your own and the safety of others please use hand sanitiser before and after touching gates and locks. Disposable gloves are recommended.
Fishing with lures and spinners, at Brasside is prohibited for the duration of the Coronavirus crisis.(Details on notice board on site)
You may use keep nets
we will review the situation on an ongoing basis and make changes as required.

The Angling Trust has published New advice for anglers and clubs.Please take the time to read it.

Click on the link below to access this information

https://joinanglingtrust.net/angling-support-hub-phase-one/?dm_i=3XSU,14QE1,2RQUS8,3ZLMY,1

Membership. In line with the Club Constitution Article 6, membership fees are reduced by 50% for the remainder of the membership year.

Due to social distancing requirements we will no longer be taking membership fees at Brasside.

See below for membership options

There are two ways of obtaining or renewing a membership for 2020:-

ON LINE

Click on this link(or type it in your browser) to take you to the 'Clubmate' registration page and follow the instructions.

BY POST

Send a completed application form together with your fee (cheques only please no cash) and a stamped self - addressed envelope (SAE) to the following address :-

DCAC Membership

22 North View

Meadowfield

Co. Durham

DH7 8SQ

Please abide by the Governments rules to keep you and your families safe and lighten the load on our NHS

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CROXDALE

From 1st April 2019 DCAC does not have access to the water subleased to us by Ferryhill under the Ferryham arrangement. Please DO NOT fish these waters until further notice. Click on link below to go to Ferryhill Club news page.

https://www.ferryhillanddistrictanglingclub.com/fdacnoticeboard.htm

NEW!!

Brasside Stocking Plan 2021

Water Species Size Qty. Cost

WEST CARP 10LB 10 £1200

EAST CARP 2LB ~40 £ 400

CANAL IDE 6’’-8’’ 200 £ 530

CANAL IDE 3'’-4’’ 200 £ 200

NEW POND F1 6'’-8’’ 200 £ 840

NEW POND F1 4’’-6’’ 200 £ 220

NEW POND CRUCIANS 4’’-6'' 150 £ 300

NEW POND BREAM 6’’-8’’ 200 £ 540