About Us

Established in 1997, The club had its 25th Anniversary in 2022.

We are an Angling Trust Registered Club.

Starting out as a Lincolnshire Ambulance NHS Trust service sports and social club in the April of 1997 in the cathedral city of Lincoln, the club's membership consisted of ambulance staff, support service professionals, family and friends across the county.

Whilst no longer associated with the ambulance service today, over the years the club has grown and prospered; which is a tribute to our angling members and friends who have served as officers since formation- those still fishing with the club, those who have moved away from the county, and those members and friends who have sadly since departed.

An important part of the clubs history was in the early 2000's when the club joined forces with members from Sleaford Angling Club. One of the officers from Sleaford served this club with distinction for many years, and we were all greatly saddened at his sudden passing in late 2023. Without the significant contribution of Terry Moss, both on and off the bank, this club would not be in the position it is today,

This club has a long and distinguished history of match fishing. Whilst we have tried to unsuccessfully incorporate other fishing disciplines into the club in the past, we have since refocussed on match fishing on lakes and ponds. Thanks though to the river, fly, sea and carp fishermen that have supported us the past though, and hats off to you gents!!!

The club currently runs a number of competitions. The Lincolnshire Poachers Super League, which lasts from April to November is the club league. Members must fish a minimum of 14 club matches through the season to qualify. In addition to this, there is the Jack Watts (JW) Specimen Cup for the biggest fish caught in club matches during the season of a species which is chosen every year at AGM; The John Trollope (JT) Memorial Trophy, which is a three match competition; The Roy Trafford Memorial Trophy, fished in honour of club stalwart and former Royal Lincolnshire Regiment veteran; And last but not least, The Pairs Trophy, where members draw another member from the hat, and their combined match weights decide the winner on the day.

If you are new to or interested in match fishing on lakes and ponds, we would love to hear from you! Whilst we do have prize money and AGM with trophies, presented at out AGM at the end of November every year, the prize money is not what you would expect at bigger angling events and festivals. However, that is not the point- we are a community club and not for profit. We are of the members; and for the members. Whilst we do have members that have gone on to fish at a higher level, really anyone in the club is in with a chance of winning a match!!!

As well as our website we have an active private WhatsApp group for members to stay in touch and to keep everyone up to date and current with what’s going on. You can also use this group to sell or donate tackle. Tackle donations very welcome from members for any new members, young and old who are starting up in match fishing.

We anticipate a 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2027 which will hopefully be without any restrictions, COVID or otherwise.

Tight lines for the forthcoming season!

FRANK ON THE BANK