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Contact
Contact
General: info@dorsetarmsangling.co.uk
Matches: Richard Mayes, 07957-465257 up to September. After then it will be Martin Simmonds on TBC.
WhatsApp: To be added to the group, please message Alan Baker on 07787 640368.
Webmaster: For comments or queries on this website, email dorsetdanglers@gmail.com
For membership, guest tickets and lost club cards: please use Clubmate: http://dorsetarmsanglingclub.clubmate.co.uk
Environment Agency 24-hour incident hotline: 0800 80 70 60
Fishing locations
Fishing locations
Burrswood Estate, Groombridge
Post code: TN3 9PU
What Three Words:
Location: singled.signs.spoiled
Bottom Lake: fillings.fees.fuss
Top Lake: lakes.ritual.reclined
See our Maps page. Click on the navigation tab or on the green button below.
Enter the estate via the gate lodge on Bird In Hand Street. The parking area for the Bottom Lake is almost immediately on the left. You will have already been advised of the padlock code number for the gate. If you've forgotten it, please contact the Club Secretary.
Ensure that you lock the gate after you leave. Do not park outside the estate around the Green unless there is no room in the car park. If this is unavoidable, please try and park in the road running across the Green rather than in Bird in Hand Street.
To go to the Top Lake, continue up the one-way entrance lane. It's some way along on your left, just before the main house. If you like, you may stop briefly by the Top Lake to drop off tackle before parking but you must stay on the drive whilst stopped and not pull off onto the verge. This avoids disputes with the land owners. Our parking area is about 100 yards further on; first inlet on the right.
The Top Lake can alternatively be accessed from the upper drive.
If fishing at dawn, approach the lake as quietly and considerately as possible so as not to cause any nuisance to residents.
Ticehurst House, Ticehurst
Post code: TN5 7HU
What Three Words: worms.slid.going
See our Maps page. Click on the navigation tab or on the green button below.
Parking: For the main pond you can park in the Priory Ticehurst House car park, a stone's throw away. Please display your Club membership card in clear view on the dashboard.
For the small pond we have a tiny gated car park on Vineyard Lane, just before Burnt Lodge Lane. You should already have the padlock number. Please ensure the gate is closed and locked behind you whilst fishing and again when leaving.
Alternative on-street parking can be found on Vineyard Lane or Burnt Lodge Lane but be careful not to cause any obstruction or park in entrances to fields or buildings.
Orchard Place Farm, Paddock Wood
The main entrance, reception, and shop are on Parsons Green Road
Post code: TN12 6NY
What Three Words: arriving.responses.quack
Parking: Beside lakes 5, 6 and 10. The car park entrances are on Knowle Lane.
Claygate Lakes, Collier Street, Marden
Situated on the B2162 between Collier Street village and the White Hart pub.
Post code: TN12 9PL
What Three Words: twitchy.harmonica.mavericks
Parking: On site by each lake.
River Medway
See our Maps page. Click on the navigation tab or on the green button below.
Eridge Stream
See our Maps page. Click on the navigation tab or on the green button below.
River Rother, Northbridge St, Robertsbridge
Post code: TN32 5NY
Grid reference: TQ 738 240
What Three Words: economies.splinters.royal
Parking: Near the bridge.
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
River Rother, Salehurst
Post code: TN32 5PJ
Grid reference: TQ 748 242
What Three Words: outdoor.piper.sedative
Parking: By St Mary's Church, Church Lane.
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
River Rother, Udiam Bridge
Post code: TN32 5XB
Grid reference: TQ 771 243
What Three Words: beam.officer.sized
Parking: Park Farm campsite, upstream of the bridge, by permission. A fee may be involved.
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
River Rother, Bodiam Bridge
Post code: TN32 5UA
Grid reference: TQ 783 252
What Three Words: computers.starts.louder
Parking: Two members may park free of charge in the castle car park. Permit to be obtained from the ticket office and displayed. Otherwise, unless the castle is closed to the public, you will need to buy a ticket from the ticket office.
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
River Rother, Newenden
Post code: TN18 5PY
Grid reference: TQ 853 272
What Three Words: sped.collides.baked
Parking: Lossenham Lane. In summer, when the gate is open, park in the field opposite the houses called "Copthall".
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
River Rother, Blackwall Bridge & Ham Green
Post code: TN30 7PL
Grid reference: TQ 885 258
What Three Words: templates.readjust.chainsaw
Parking: At the bridge.
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
Potmans Heath Channel
Post code: TN30 7PU
Grid reference: TQ 872 281
What Three Words: bravery.populate.cheering
Parking: Near the bridge
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
Royal Military Canal, Iden Lock
Post code: TN31 7QE
What Three Words: wisdom.dimension.narrate
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
Royal Military Canal, Stone Bridge
Post code: TN26 2DJ
Grid reference: TQ 946 264
What Three Words: irritable.disbanded.crusted
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
Royal Military Canal, Appledore Dam
Post code: TN26 2DJ
What Three Words: fighters.meatball.image
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
Royal Military Canal, Kenardington Bridge
Post code: TN26 2NH
Grid reference: TQ 978 313
What Three Words: widest.mildest.seabirds
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
Royal Military Canal, Warehorne Bridge
Post code: TN26 2LS
Grid reference: TQ 936 244
What Three Words: melon.sisters.desktops
Maps of this and other RFA locations are published on the Rother Fishery Association website.
AGM 2026
AGM 2026
Key points from the AGM on 11 February 2026 were as follows.
Main items of expenditure in 2025 were all at Burrswood: attempted weed clearance through dye treatment (unsuccessful), purchase of tench and repair to a leak in the top pond.
EA survey showed 74% coverage by Canadian pond weed at Burrswood Bottom. Contractor to be engaged, assisted by a grant from the Anglers Trust
Andy Baker stepped down as Membership Secretary. Clubmate online system to handle future membership admin.
Revised membership fees were agreed. Ditto guest tickets. You can see the details on our Join Us page.
From 1 May, membership will be on a rolling 12 months basis.
Election of officers:
President: Ken Grose
Nus Ghani MP to remain Vice President
Chair: Martin Simmonds
Secretary: Mark Slater
Treasurer: Phil Napper
Match Secretary: Richard Mayes to September. Martin Simmonds thereafter.
Committee to remain:
Andy Baker
Richard Mayes
Alan Kennard
Alan Taylor
New committe members:
Lucy Barratt
Mark Iceton
To see the full minutes, please contact the Club Secretary.
Club rules
Club rules
Dorset Arms Angling Club Rules
1.That this Club be called the Dorset Arms Angling Club, Withyham and the annual subscriptions shall be as follows.
2. Adults (aged 18-64) £48.00; Seniors (over 65’s) £35.00; Juniors aged
16 to 17 £15.00; under 16’s free (see Rule 12); Subscriptions to fall
due at the AGM, and must be paid by 1st May, otherwise membership
will automatically lapse. From 1st May 2026 New Members only will
be able to obtain a 12-month membership from the date their
membership fee is paid. Max number of subscribed members plus
non-paying juniors under 16 to be no more than 195.
3. All members must have a current EA rod licence. A Club Membership
Card must be always carried when fishing & be shown on demand.
4. That the officers of the club shall be President, Vice Presidents,
Chairman, Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer. The Committee shall
comprise no less than 5 and not more than 12 members. 5 to make a
quorum.
5. These Rules shall not be altered except at the AGM or a Special
General Meeting called for that purpose. The AGM date will be
notified to members at least 14 days in advance. Any member
wishing to alter any rules must give the Hon Secretary written notice
prior to the AGM.
6. Anything arising & not provided for by these Rules shall be dealt with
by the committee whose decision will be final.
7. All coarse fish and trout to be returned to the water as soon as
possible after capture.
8. That no member be allowed to use more than 2 rods when coarse
fishing. No rod to be left unattended.
a) That no game be disturbed.
b That all gates be kept shut.
c) That no rubbish be left on the banks including any unused bait. Every
angler shall be responsible for any litter found within 15 feet of wherever
they happen to be fishing.
d ) That members walk on the edge of banks & not crops.
e ) That every endeavour be made to prevent any annoyance to
owners or tenants by whose kind-ness & courtesy we enjoy our sport.
f ) That no radios or dogs be allowed.
9. No illegal drugs allowed. Alcohol in moderation only.
10. All forms of ground bait to be allowed with a 1Kg max. dried weight per
session. No unused bait to be deposited in the lake after fishing.
11. Members can enter fish for Club records/annual trophies on the
Club’s still waters, streams and rivers, or any such waters the Club’s
Members may fish through a iliations the Club may have with
commercial fisheries (not including RFA waters). Fish cannot be
submitted for records/trophies when fishing an a iliated water on
another Club’s ticket or match. Details of fish caught should be
submitted to the Secretary as follows; a) Date caught, photographs of
fish and scale reading or b) written details to include details of a
witness. This information to be submitted within 4 weeks of capture.
Scales to be made available on request.
12. Junior members under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
13. That no fires should be lit other than at working parties.
14. No member shall serve as or be elected as an o icial or committee
member of the Dorset Arms Angling Club whilst serving as an o icial
or committee member of any other angling club.
15. All complaints must be in writing to the committee.
16. “Snap tackle” is banned.
17. Adult/Senior members may purchase a Guest Day ticket for all DAAC
Waters (not Claygate or Orchard Farm). Tickets £10 for over 18’s & £5
for a junior aged 16-17. Juniors under 16 Free. Guests to be
accompanied by the host member. Guest Day tickets are available via
Clubmate. No charge for RFA guest tickets. To be obtained from the
Secretary and must be returned after use.
18. Barbless or micro barbed hooks only.
19. Disciplinary proceedings, if deemed necessary by the committee, to be conducted by an appointed impartial Disciplinary Sub-committee of 3 to 5 persons in accordance with principles of “Article 6 of The European Convention on Human Rights” and “Natural Justice”.
20. Unhooking Mats must be used when unhooking Carp on the Bank.
The use of fixed weight rigs is banned, max lead weight 1.5 oz. Rigs to
be made available for inspection if requested by a Club Official.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR BURRSWOOD
1. Members to only fish lakes shown on DAAC map.
2.Access to lakes via lower drive. Top Lake can be accessed via
either the upper or lower drives. For parking for both lakes refer to
maps available on the Website. IMPORTANT: Bottom Lake car park
gate to be locked following entry and on leaving.
3. No night fishing allowed.
COMPETITION RULES
1. That all competitions be controlled by the stewards who have
been appointed at the committee meeting prior to the
competition.
2. The stewards will start and end the competition.
3. The stewards will be responsible for weighing & checking that fish
are eligible & their decision will be final.
4. In the event of more than one lake being fished in a competition
further stewards will be appointed to cover all waters.
5. The draw for positions will take place 1 hour before the advertised
start time on Sundays & 1/2 hour before on Wednesdays.
6. All competitions are to be pegged & competitors must fish peg
selected and not move.
7. At all competitions competitors must produce their Current
Membership Card.
8. Selected matches throughout the season will be chosen to enable
competitors to fish for the club’s cups and shields. See published
Match dates.
9. If the venue for a competition is unfishable the stewards have the
right to change the venue to another water providing a majority of
competitors present agree. The competition will be included for
competition points.
10. Trophies will be awarded to the overall winner of Sunday
League competitions.
11. Only one rod to be used at any one time unless otherwise stated.
Note: You should also familiarise with the rules on associated fisheries such as RFA waters, Orchard Park Farm and Claygate Lakes. Some of those venues stipulate barbless hooks only and suitably sized landing nets and mats. No fishing is allowed on any RFA waters during the close season, 15 March to 15 June.
Match fixtures
Match fixtures
Sunday matches for 2026-2027
Draw 8am. Fish 9am-3pm
10th May: Burswood Bottom Lake
24th May: Claygate Sophie
7th June: Burswood Top Pond. Burt Smith Trophy
21st June: Orchard Lake 10
5th July: Claygate Sophie
19th July: Burswood Bottom Lake. Fred Stillwell Trophy
2nd August: Orchard lake 6 (spit)
16th August: Burswood Top Pond
30th August: Claygate Sophie
13th Sept: Pittlands Lake C
27th Sept: Orchard Lake 5
11th Oct: Claygate Eva
25th Oct: Pittlands Stock Pond. 8 swims only. Book a place.
8th Nov: Orchard lake 6. Feeder Trophy match.
22nd Nov: Pittlands Lake C
6th Dec: Ticehurst Main Pond
20th Dec: Orchard lake 10. Fur n Feather. Bring a prize
11th Jan 2027: Pittlands Lake A. 8 swims only. Book a place.
7th Jan: Burswood Top Pond. Chris Harris Silvers Trophy.
21st Feb: Claygate Eva. Feeder match.
Match results
Match results
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