Planned Maintenance: CV Bottom reservoir 23/9/26
The BOTTOM res at Harold Rd will be closed for GRASS CUTTING between 8.30 – 1230 on WEDNESDAY 23rd September. Sorry for any inconvenience
Top reservoir grass cutting closure on Wed 16 September
Please note that the top Clive Vale reservoir will be closed for the morning of grass cutting on Wednesday 16 Setember.
Important notice: River Brede
☆☆☆ PLEASE NOTE ☆☆☆ Due to an increase in anglers fishing the River Brede at Winchelsea and some ‘inconsiderate’ parking. WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT: members are requested to place a piece of paper/card in their windscreen that CLEARLY states ‘CVAC MEMBER‘ and gives their membership number. Download an A5 template here: CVAC Car Window Label Anyone … Read more
Planned Maintenance: Lower Ressie 14th and 15th September
An area of the Lower Ressie is to be closed to anglers between the 14th and 15th of September for essential maintenance. The remainder of the lake is open for anglers. See image for highlighted area in RED that will be closed.
Planned maintenance: The Beaches 4th and 7th September
The Beaches will be CLOSED for essential maintenance on Friday 4th and Monday 7th of September. Fishing will be available from 7pm on the Friday through to 7am on Monday.
Planned Maintenance: Lower Ressies – 14th and 15th Sept
The contractors will be on site at the Lower Ressie on 14th and 15th September, to cut and trim the hedge by the allotments. There will be barrier tape on site to restrict any anglers. From 8am to 5pm both days.
Beeches maint closures planned 7 & 9 September
The Beeches will be closed for tree pruning, shredding etc on Friday 4th and Monnday 7th September.
CV reservoir ditch survey: Apologies
Unfortunately, the council workers have been delayed finishing their ditch / culvert survey works near the sheds / toilets at the lower reservoir. Apparently, they have been waiting a decision from someone on holiday until Monday 27 July. Given our complaints they have promised tto urgently try and imrove access to the member’s toilets and … Read more
New angling shop, Winchelsea Beach.
During 2025 we were pleased that a very supportive new angling shop opened to serve the Winchelsea and Rye area. Winchelsea Beach Angling, opened at Unit 5 Suttons Industrial Park Winchelsea Beach, TN36 4LZ. Phone 07738 261541/ 07815 551645. They have agreed to sell our memberships and we hope our members will support their new … Read more
Prices
At the recent 2026 agm, it was appropved to increase the subscription fee for senior membership to £75 with effect from 1st April 2026. We are working to have 2026 handbooks printed in time for sale in the shops after 1st April. Please note that any annual memberships sold prior to 1st April 2026 will … Read more