Brixworth Angling Club is a fishing club located in Northampton, New Zealand. The club's primary fishing spot is Drummer Boy Lake, which can be found on the Cottesbrooke Road behind Watson Petroleum. Only members of the club are allowed to fish on the club water, and day tickets are not available for purchase.
Membership at Brixworth Angling Club is open to anglers of all skill levels. The club aims to foster and promote the sport of coarse angling with rod and line at all levels, providing a pleasurable and safe environment for recreation and competition. It is also committed to complying with current legislation and conditions placed upon the club, as well as promoting fish welfare.
Drummer Boy Lake is maintained as a mixed coarse fishery, catering to the needs of all members, whether they are interested in pleasure, carp, match, or predator angling. The lake is home to a variety of fish, including carp over 20lb, tench, bream, roach, perch, pike, F1s, and a number of natural roach/bream hybrids. Skimmer bream and roach are abundant, and anglers may find roach weighing over one pound and perch weighing over two pounds.
Membership fees for the 2023-2024 season are as follows: Night Member – 100. 00 (with a waiting list), Full Member – 50. 00, Senior Member (65+) – 35. 00, Junior Member (14-17) – 10.
00, Gate Key – 5. 00. All permits are valid from 1st April to 31st March and are not transferable. Night permits have limited availability, and a waiting list is in operation.
To be eligible for a night permit, individuals must have been a Full or Senior member for the previous 12 months. Applications for night permits must be submitted in writing.
Currently, membership for the 2023-2024 season is closed. Individuals who wish to become members for the 2024-2025 season can contact the Club Secretary via email at sec@brixworthanglingclub. Co. uk or through the 'Contact us' web page to be added to the waiting list.
The club's site address is on Station Road in Brixworth, with the What3words location being ///ounce. Hems. Point. Driving instructions from the A508 Mercedes Roundabout and A4199 Creaton are provided on the website to help members locate Drummer Boy Lake.
Access to the lake and car park is through a locked vehicle gate, and members are requested to park in the designated area and lock the gate after use. Photographs of catches and other angling-related activities can be found in the club's gallery section.
For any additional information or queries, individuals can contact the Club Secretary via email or by using the provided online form on the 'Contact us' web page. The club also maintains an active presence on Facebook, where members can stay updated on news, events, and membership information. Brixworth Angling Club is committed to ensuring a quality fishing experience for its members while upholding fish welfare and the regulations governing the club.