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KAPS COVID-19 Measures (Updated 8 September)
Update: We are pleased say that as of Friday 11th September we are now able to relax some of the measures put in place to safeguard our members With the exception of the Toilets still being out of use (and the skip at Paddlesworth) most of the other COVID rules will...
Temporary closing of some Paddlesworth Car Park and Swims (Woods side) 7th September.
Please note that the car park and swims on the woods side of the Pollard, and also Pads Lake car park will be closed on the 7th September to provide access for tree surgeon to carry out fallen tree work.
Algal Bloom at Paddlesworth
We are experiencing an algal bloom at Paddlesworth on the Pollard and Pads Lakes. It is possible that this is the toxic Blue-green Algae and members should avoid contact with the algae. We have requested help from the Environment Agency in confirming that this is a...
Joe Skinner
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad news of Joe Skinner's death. Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. Our thoughts and condolences go to his family at this time. He will be sadly missed by all his friends that he went fishing...
Fishing at the start of the season at Burford Farm, Hunton – UPDATED
Update: Problems at Hunton all resolved except for a temporary combination lock. However, there is combination lock on the gate for which the combination can be found on your membership card ############# Fishing at the start of the season at Burford Farm, Hunton, is...
Ulcombe – Parking
Over the next few weeks there will be a short closure of the main car park at Ulcombe while maintenance work is carried out on the jetty. There will be a notice on the main gate directing you to the secondary car park on the Headcorn side of the farmhouse.
Mr Charles Hilder
The Society has been shocked and greatly saddened to hear of the death of Mr Charles Hilder. Although the exact circumstances surrounding Charlie’s death are unclear we believe that Charlie died after a confrontation with poachers. At this stage we would like to pass...
Kingfisher News – March 2020
Postponement of A.G.M and Work Party Weekend With the current Coronavirus emergency unlikely to get any better for the next few months we have been forced to postpone the Annual General Meeting planned for 7th May 2020 until later in the year. A replacement date will...
KAPS Newsletter January 2020
Click the link to open the KAPS Newsletter KAPS NEWS January 2020
Mr Alan Corby
The Society has been greatly saddened to learn of the sudden passing away of Mr Alan Corby. Alan had served on the Kingfisher committee and in numerous other roles over many, many years. He had been an ever-present on the Society’s match scene and will be sorely...
Rugby Lake Swim closure
Please be advised that the Beaches Swim on Rugby is closed until further notice. This decision has been taken to close the swim in the interest of fish welfare. A large clump of floating reeds and the Lilly Pads have made it impossible to fish this swim without the...
Gravel Extraction at Hoo, August 2019
At a recent meeting with Tarmac Aggregates it was confirmed that the next phase of the extraction will be the field to the north of the Heaton Lake, just across the horse field. Gravel extraction has already started and will be to a depth of 5 metres. Given our recent...
Gary Bush (Bush Man) R.I.P.
Awful news that Gary Bush aka (Bushman!) has tragically been taken to the carp gods in the sky. A well known, well respected and well liked long term KAPS member. One of the best and loved by many, our hearts go out to his dear family, especially to his wife and young...
Christine banks 44lb Pollard Mirror
Adam Beavan sent us this fantastic picture of a 44lb Mirror caught on the 14/05/19 by his mum Christine. "She was fishing Pollard for 2 nights with my dad and backed this up with a 32lber too (plus a few bream of course). It'd be great if we could get her picture on...
Something very special…
Good afternoon chaps. Caught on Saturday 9th March 2019.20.08 lbs from Heaton lake, Hoo. Unbelievably, I caught this old croc whilst fishing for carp. I was fishing very tight lines and locked up tight against the reeds in the willows swim. Using a running inline lead...
Kingfisher News – January 2019
The Heaton Lake We have great pleasure in announcing that the main, large lake at Hoo will in future be known as The Heaton Lake in memory of the late Mr Roger Heaton who was bailiff at Hoo for many years before his untimely passing in December 2017. Paddlesworth Work...
Tree maintenance at Boughton
The landowners at Boughton Monchelsea will be carrying out essential maintenance work on the trees surrounding the Leg of Mutton Lake during the coming weeks. The Heron Lake, which is closer to the parking area, will be unaffected.
Hoo, The Cut – Fish Rescue
Water levels on The Cut continued to fall throughout August and it eventually became necessary to transfer the majority of the fish to the other two lakes. This was carried out by the Environment Agency on Saturday 18th August 2018. The operation went very smoothly...
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