BRADFORD CITY AA

Water levels in the Dales rivers have remained low, despite a few showers this week. Water is clear but ranunculus seems to be keeping the fish under cover and reactive to flies. Mayfly hatches have started, and fish are rising to them steadily, with many anglers out on the rivers. Unfortunately we have had a report this week from the shared water at Carleton of an angler killing fish on this catch and release fishery.

Various reports have come from anglers on the still-waters this week. At Shipton, carp have been taking flies off the surface during huge hatches (though anglers should remember that zig-rig fishing is not allowed for fish welfare reasons), and good tench, bream and carp are all coming to nets. Unfortunately, we have also seen some criminal damage to a couple of fishing platforms, fish caught in trailing line, and reports of rubbish being left by careless and thoughtless anglers. Fish are also being reported at Oakworth and Shipton, though nothing special.

The River Aire has continued to produce some good fish for anglers, despite “howling wind, bright sunshine and low water levels” as one angler put it. Elsewhere, an attempt was made over the Bank Holiday weekend to capture and relocate the seal at Topcliffe on the Swale, but it was unsuccessful.

Our annual Open Day is tomorrow (10am) at Inghey Bridge (by the junction of Broughton Road, Skipton with the A59). It will include fishing demonstrations, advice clinics, casting, riverfly monitoring, river walks, a barbecue, refreshments and club information. Entry is £5 (17 and unders are free) and anyone is welcome, even if they are not a member of Bradford City AA. All proceeds will go to the Wild Trout Trust in recognition of the support they give to the club’s efforts to improve aquatic habitat.

Our next match is also tomorrow – the Morphet Cup for veterans at Staveley small lake. Enquiries and entries to John Stark on 07793-558227. Please note that we have a match on Saturday, June 16 – the opening day of the coarse fishing season – at Lower Dunsforth.

BRADFORD No 1 AA

This year's junior matches will take place at Raskelf Lake on Saturdays June 23 and July 21. Entry is free for junior members and there are plenty of prizes to be won. Whether they've fished before or not, with club membership just £5 per year bring your kids or grandkids along for these short three-hour matches. For more information or to book a place, contact Simon on 01274-571175.

A polite reminder to all members fishing Knotford Lagoon that the gate must be locked at all times and the dip tank used for all nets, slings and unhooking mats. There have been a few occasions over recent weeks where the gate has been found unlocked, and any member found to be doing this may face a club ban. It is in everyone's interests to keep the site secure, both to protect the investments in fish stocks over recent years and for the security of members fishing the lake on a night.

Draw for this Sunday's RW Naylor Memorial committee match at Queen Mary's Ponds will take place at the lake at 10am.

LEEDS ASA

The seal in the River Swale at Topcliffe, between Thirsk and Ripon, is still at liberty, despite several attempts to catch it and return it to more natural surroundings. Despite the fine weather, some trout anglers have struggled because of low river levels and bright sunshine.

There has been increased activity at Knotford Lagoon, but the venue is keeping some of its secrets. At the Polo Pond, good catches of roach and skimmers have been reported, along with the odd tench.

Result of the match at Kippax Park on Tuesday, May 22: 1 P Carter 90lb 140z, 2 B Rymer 79lb 4oz, 3 J Cowling 79lb 1oz. Result of the match at Moor Monkton Pools on Wednesday, May 23: 1 D Pollitt 135lb 5oz, 2 M Gallagher 100lb 11oz, 3 M Hare 95lb 6oz.

LISTERHILLS AA

Competitors in last week's match on the canal at Rodley, where everyone weighed in, had to contend with bank-to-bank blossom, which got thicker every time a slight breeze blew. Result: 1 B Mason 2lb 1oz, 2 J Mason 1lb 11oz, 3 B Lowthian 1lb. Draw for Sunday's open match is at 10am on the Armley Road car park. Contact 07532-115556 for further details. A reminder to members about the need to thoroughly dry all nets and slings before use as the danger of transferring aquatic diseases is at its peak now.

FIELD AC

Result of our match on Emily’s Lake at Birkwood Farm: 1 Pete Milner 43lb 15oz, 2 Big John Hooley 43lb 12oz, 3 John Foreman 38lb 15oz. Well done to all who turned up. Our next match is at the Oaks Cedar Lake on Sunday, June 17. If you are not available to fish this match, please give at least a weeks' notice.

CENTRAL AC

Result of our match at the Oaks Maple Lake on Sunday, May 20: 1 Richard Wharfe 29lb 10oz, 2 J Wharfe 25lb 8oz, 3 R Lee 20lb 8oz, 4 C Davey 16lb 4oz. Our next match is at The Oaks Cedar Lake on Sunday, meet at venue 8am, fishing 9am-3pm.

BINGLEY AC

The next club match is at Coppice Pond. For further details, contact A Newman on 07783-332705.