Newark & District Piscatorial Federation
The Federation formed more than 100 years ago now owns the largest proportion of the fishing rights on the Trent and Trent Dyke in the area of the town of Newark. We also control stretches of the tidal Trent and a section on the Upper Witham as well as the River Devon in Devon Park.
The description Trent Dyke conjures a somewhat grim picture of an industrial ditch when in fact much of it is picturesque as can be seen via the links.
Most of the waters can be fished on a day ticket purchased on the bank from the various bailiffs. There are exceptions to this on a few stretches that are available to members only, whilst the Kelham stretch pictured above can be fished by non members who have purchased tickets in advance by post.
The banks have been dramatically improved in partnership with Keith Easton of the Environment Agency. On various sections of the Trent and Trent Dyke, 145 Angling Pegs using Matlock stone have been installed. This has also reinforced the bank and harmonised with the environment.
Membership
Full membership is restricted to people living within an 8 mile radius of Newark.
We also have a limited number of Associate Members who can fish all our waters with the exception of Kelham and Rolleston, there is a waiting list for this category.