Welcome to the Watford Piscators Website

Watford Piscators is a long established coarse fishing club, run by fishermen for fishermen. The earliest records of the club date back to 1886, making us one of the oldest fishing clubs in the United Kingdom. 

The club aims to provide high quality coarse fishing in a friendly environment in and around Watford, South Hertfordshire. 

One of the main features of South Hertfordshire is the Colne Valley which is home to sections of the Grand Union Canal, the rivers Colne and Gade as well as many gravel pits and lakes. Watford Piscators owns or leases the fishing rights to a number of these waters, many of which are available for the exclusive fishing of club members. 

Fish caught from our waters are regularly reported in the angling press, particularly the larger carp which are often caught from Tolpits Lake. 

The site contains lots of information about the club, our waters and the fishing we offer. We hope you enjoy exploring the site and if you would like more information about the club please contact us.

Watford Piscators Gallery
Nature by Steffen Vorstoffel
Nature by Steffen Vorstoffel
A Heron on Thurlows
A Heron on Thurlows
Gordon Beavan with a pike taken from Tolpits lake in December 2002
Gordon Beavan with a pike taken from Tolpits lake in December 2002
Tolpits Lake
Tolpits Lake
Nature by Steffen Vorstoffel
Nature by Steffen Vorstoffel
This magnificent Tench was caught from club waters by Gordon Beavan at 14lb 7oz and held the British tench record for a number of years.
This magnificent Tench was caught from club waters by Gordon Beavan at 14lb 7oz and held the British tench record for a number of years.
Latest News
OPEN DAY - REDUCED MEMBERSHIP
Posted on 11th August 2008

From the 16th August, which is our Open Day, a reduced membership will be available for the reminder of the......
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Latest Catches
THURLOWS MIRROR
Tony Huntley caught this nice looking mirror on the 13th July. The fish weighed in......
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22lb 8oz Common
Leigh Newton caught this good looking from Stanleys during a very slow session. The fish......
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SPLIT TAIL OFF THE TOP
Ben Holmes caught the carp known as Split Tail off the top at 28lb 3oz......
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Stanleys Mirror
Matt Welch caught this 20lb 12oz Mirror on the 25th July at 10am. Bait used......
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