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The Club

Gosport & District Angling Club was formed in 1949 and we have our clubhouse at Stokes Bay over looking the Solent. Gosport is situated in the south of England between the Cities of Southampton and Portsmouth.

We have nearly 200 members and regularly hold beach and boat competitions. We also have a junior section which meet weekly and also hold regular beach competitions. All our Beach/Boat Competitions use a Catch and Return policy.

Our Constitution:

"Always to uphold and further interest in the sport of angling and maintain for the purpose a fleet of club boats and an established clubhouse incorporating social and recreational amenities ancillary to these interests."

about us

 

We are a long established Angling Club (Founded 1949) with our clubhouse on the shore at Stokes Bay over looking the Solent. We have a Boat Section which hold 10 competitions, and a Beach Section which holds 18 competitions throughout the year. We also have a Junior Section that meets on a Tuesday Evening and are currently looking for new members, so if you are interested pop along to the club on a Tuesday Evening. All other prospective members are welcome to pop in the club on a Friday Evening for a drink and a chat you are most welcome. Want to know more click here: About Us.

We have a very competitive Adult beach section who hold 18 competitions from January till December, venue list and results click "Beach" in the main menu on the left  

The Adult boat section hold 10 boat competitions a year these normally held on a Sunday, again the boat section are very competitive, for a venue list and boat results click "Boat" in the main menu on the left

We have a large and popular Junior Section who meet in the club on a Tuesday evening, they hold a Tuesday evening league as well 10 normal beach competitions a year, once a year we hold a junior open beach competition, to learn more click "Junior Section" in the menu on the left.

 

Check out all the fixtures and results use the links on the main menu.

The clubhouse

The Club is open most nights of the week and at the weekends so why not pop in for a chat?

Our doors are open to new prospective members and you are always welcome.

Alternatively you can contact us here.

Opening Times

 

Monday:  Closed
Tuesday: Junior Night 7pm - 9pm
Wednesday: Closed
 Thursday: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday: 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday: 12 Midday - 2pm
7:30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday: 12 Midday - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:00pm (Bingo) Fortnightly

                                            The bar will closed early if no members are present in the club

You can use the club for Functions i.e. Parties, Anniversaries etc.

Forms can be downloaded, use the download link here. Alternatively forms obtainable in the clubhouse if you require one.

Members still have the right to use the club, so bear this in mind when booking a function.

We suggest that it is advisable to submit application two months before the event club social events must take priority.

Bingo is held every other Sunday, GUESTS MUST PAY A 50p ENTRY FEE

Berths

 

The club has a secure boat compound where members can work on their boats we are restricted to the size of craft that can be berthed there, if you are a member of the club you can apply for a boat berth, application forms are available as a download. Prospective members who are joining the club and have a boat must have their membership accepted.

Once you a member you can apply for a boat berth.

Check with the Boat Berth Officer for availability.

 

Membership

 

Our Club Needs You!

Are you a Keen Sea Angler or a novice and who wants to learn the sport our club is right for you.

We are always looking for new members download an application form or visit the club during club opening times. Junior recruitment is on Tuesday Evenings, for membership prices follow the About us link in the main menu.

Note: If downloading an application form, remember to fill it out and bring it down to the club, feel free to have a drink and a chat, if you have any questions about the club will be pleased to answer them for you.

We look forward to seeing you!

Membership Classes & Fees

Classes of Membership
Full 18 to 64 years
Associate 18 to 64 years
Junior 8 to 17 years
Full OAP (Male & Female)  65 + years
Associate OAP (Male & Female) 65 + years

Fees (Annual) - Due on the 1st January each year
Full Member £50.00
Associate Member £32.00
Individual Junior £10.00
Full OAP £26.00
Associate OAP  £23.00
Boat Berths  £40.00 per metre

All juniors 8 to 18 years with a Parent/Guardian holding Full Membership are entitled to full Junior Membership FREE!

In accordance with Club Rule 2.1.