RDAA exchange permit information 2024/25
We now have exchange permits with Hartley Witney Angling Society, Godalming Angling Society, Civil Service Angling Society and South Cerney Angling Club as well as shared water arrangements on the Thames at Wallingford and Oxford with Littlemore AS and the Jolly Anglers. This substantially increases the fishing opportunities for our members. The shared water info is on the relevant venue pages and you can find all the details on booking the exchange permits BELOW
Hartley Witney Angling Society (HWAS)
HWAS have some excellent waters in the Yateley and the North Hampshire area including 8 lakes and several productive stretches of the lovely little River Blackwater which can provide superb winter sport to either stick float or roving tactics. Being a short river catchment the Blackwater fines off quickly after heavy rain so when the Thames, Loddon and Kennet are barely fishable you will often find the Blackwater in prime condition.
The permits are for daytime fishing only and at Church Farm the fishing on the back lake is restricted to HWAS members so please respect these conditions.
NOTE - Church Farm requires key access
All venue details and rules can be found on the HWAS website here.
Please read before fishing their waters and check to avoid any clashes with their match fixtures or water closures for maintenance.
Collecting your Exchange Permit
You can now book two of our four HWAS exchange permits online via your Clubmate App. for their venues not requiring a key, which are all except Church Farm. If a key is required for Church Farm then phone or call in at the Farnham Flint Hut to book out your permit and key and arrange collection. You must show your current RDAA permit to be eligible. It is important you make sure that you return it straightaway after fishing - either to the Hut or post in the compound letter box at Flint if after hours.
Flint Hut telephone - 07824 388449
Godalming Angling Society (GAS)
We have four Exchange Permits with Godalming Angling Society who have some superb fishing in Surrey including their prolific Marsh Farm complex and Johnson’s Lake which holds record breaking crucians. They also have some lovely stretches of the Upper River Wey holding good chub, perch and the occasional barbel.
More details here - http://www.godalminganglingsociety.co.uk/
The exchange permits are FOR DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY AND ARE available from the Apollo Angling Centre at Marsh Farm, Station Lane, Milford GU8 5AE which is open seven days a week from 7.30am to 5.00pm. All books and keys will be kept at the shop and must be booked out in advance by phone on 01483 428885.
The system works as follows:
RDAA Members must call Apollo Angling before fishing and book one of four exchange permits, giving their RDAA membership number. On the day collect the permit(s) from the shop having shown your RDAA permit as proof of ID. After fishing, return the GAS book and key to shop or to the head bailiffs house at 7 Hawthorn Rd, Godalming GU72NE ( 5 mins from Marsh Farm ) if closed. Please check for match bookings in advance and adhere to GAS rules at all times.
South Cerney Angling Club (SCAC)
The SCAC main waters and fully licensed clubhouse are located in and around the village of South Cerney, in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park, about 4 miles south of Cirencester and 10 miles north of Swindon
They have a varied selection of waters from the very well stocked smaller lakes of Gillmans and Staits to the more traditional gravel pits holding specimen carp, tench, rudd and bream of Ham Pool, Whitefriars, Dab Chick, Franklins and Stanton Lake.
For river anglers there are miles of the Upper River Thames available, from Cricklade, Castle Eaton, Hannington and Inglesham to the wider slower stretches at Kelmscott.
These stretches hold specimen chub, barbel and perch and are well worth a visit.
All venue details and rules can be found on the SCAC website here.
Please read before fishing their waters and check to avoid any clashes with their match fixtures or water closures for maintenance.
PLEASE NOTE THESE PERMITS ARE FOR DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY
Collecting your Exchange Permit
You can now book all of our South Cerney AC exchange permits online via your Clubmate App. Alternatively phone or call in at the Farnham Flint Hut to book out your permit and arrange collection. You must show your current RDAA permit to be eligible. It is important you make sure that you return it straightaway after fishing - either to the Hut or post in the compound letter box at Flint if after hours.
Flint Hut telephone - 07824 388449
Civil Service Angling Society (CSAS)
We are pleased to announce four new exchange permits with Civil Service Angling Society starting from 16th June 2024 CSAS have some excellent waters in the Berkshire, Surrey and North Hampshire area including four lakes - Ellis, Sheepwalk (x2), Crabtree - and two stretches of the lovely little River Whitewater and Upper Loddon, both of which can provide good winter sport. They also have an excellent stretch of the Kennet at Hambridge and the K& A canal at Kintbury
These exchange permits do not apply to the Thames at Windsor Racecourse (due to access restrictions) or the other stretches of the K&A at Midgham and Woolhampton as these are shared with other clubs.
All venue details and rules can be found on the CSAS website here.
https://civilserviceas.org.uk/
Please read before fishing their waters and check to avoid any clashes with their match fixtures or water closures for maintenance. All CSAS rules must be strictly followed.
Collecting your Exchange Permit
You can now book all of our four CSAS exchange permits online via your Clubmate App. as none of their venues requires a key and are accessed via a combination lock. The number will be issued at the time of booking and must be kept confidential. A swipe card is required for Ellis Water and can be collected from the Farnham Flint Hut. The open hours can be found here - https://www.rdaa.co.uk/opening-times-farnham-flint-hut
If you have difficulty using Clubmate you can call in at the Hut to book out your permit. You must show your current RDAA permit to be eligible. It is important you make sure that you return it straightaway after fishing - either to the Hut or post in the compound letter box at Flint if after hours.
Flint Hut telephone - 07824 388449
Please adhere to the club rules and remember you are temporary member for the day. Most of all enjoy these additional fishing opportunities for RDAA members and do let us know how you get on.