Club News

Next Work Party	Sunday 19th July 2026 - 9:30 am
Quarterly Committee Meeting	Monday 13th July 2026 - 7:30 pm

Sunday Working Parties

More excellent improvement work was carried out by the Work Party on Sunday 5th July. 3 members were present. Thanks to Martin, Karl and Geoff who worked hard to cut down some of the stands of Himalayan Balsam and improve access into the river up and downstream of Llay Road bridge. Access to the river is now much easier and views along the bank are much improved. The Club is dependent upon volunteers giving up their time to assist otherwise the river will soon become overgrown and unfishable. More help is always welcome on a Sunday morning - specialist skills are not required! The next Work Party is on Sunday 19th July at 9:30.

September Cottage - access gate padlocked.

Members should be aware that the access gate from the parking area at September Cottage into the field leading down to the river is padlocked and will remain so until further notice.

Starting on 22 May 2026, parts of the UK were severly affected by a record-breaking heatwave with 26th May seeing a record temperature of 35.1 in Kew Gardens, London. The forecast for Wednesday 24th June is that the temperature could hit 37 or 38 in southern parts of the UK. Forecasters are now predicting that the UK could see highs of 45 degrees by 2056. The river level was at 0.193 on 24th June and has gradually fallen, apart from a few minor rises, since a high of 0.584 on 13th March. Rain and much lower temperatures are needed! Members should cease angling activity this summer if the water temperature rises to 19 degrees. When the river temperature is approaching this high NRW recommends fishing at cooler times of the day, avoid removing fish from the water and being patient as they may need more time to revive to swim off strongly.

Please keep a close eye on the river for any signs of possible pollution or changes that do not seem to be normal. If you see any suspected incidents of pollution then report the event to NRW via their online Report an incident system which is very simple to use. You can also call NRW to report an incident on 0300 065 3000 which is a 24 hours a day number.This information is contained in the Club Rules and yet even when the river has been polluted and witnessed some members haveseemed reluctant to report incidents. We all have a duty to report.
Please report any suspected poaching to NRW who do take these matters seriously.

Sunday 19th July is the next scheduled Work Party and we will meet just downstream of Llay Road Bridge at 9:30 am.

David Meadows (Chairman)

Signal Crayfish.

Members should be aware that a Signal Crayfish has been reported to have been captured on the Wrexham Club waters. This event has been reported to the NRW. This invasive species can cause a great deal of damage to canals and rivers so should be reported to the NRW if seen by members on the Rossett and Gresford Flyfishers' Club waters.

Recycle Hub

A Recycle Hub has been set up on the Club forum.

The purpose of the hub is for members to recycle any old fishing or fly-tying equipment that that might be useful to other members who are either just starting out or wanting to try something without having to commit to buying it new at full price; or just to generously pass on something that is no longer of use to someone who might benefit from it for a small donation.

Funds raised will be utilised at a later date to introduce some local young people to fly fishing, fly tying and the river itself.

The hub is for Club members only and registration is required in order to access the forum. Please contact us via the E-Mail us page for any forum registration queries.

Please read the Welcome to the recycle hub. thread on the forum.

The forum can be accessed here

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