Fisheries across the country often say they want more full pegs but too many still rely on luck, word of mouth, and the hope that new faces will just turn up. The reality is that if they want to thrive (financially and socially) a little bit of effort goes a long way. That effort doesn’t[…]
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Now Live: Apple Pay & Google Pay for Faster, Easier Fishery Payments
Product Announcements Mar 24, 2025
We’re excited to announce that Apple Pay and Google Pay are now available for your fishery’s online payments! For fisheries, the angler experience is everything. If the payment process is clunky or frustrating, anglers could hesitate when signing up, delay their renewal – or worse – not buy a ticket at all. That’s why we’ve[…]
Catch Report: Babs’ First Trip Since Christmas Lands a Total of 8 Pike!
Clubmate Catch Reports Mar 19, 2025
Catch Report: Wednesday 5th February, East Anglia Fly Fishing 
I decided to take a day off so I could get a quick job done at my club’s lake and then finally get some bank time in. The last time I went fishing for myself was Christmas Day morning for a few hours before the[…]
The secret to running a successful fishery (besides having a great stock of fish, of course) is efficiency. Between maintaining the venue, managing payments and other fishery admin, such tasks often take up valuable time that could be spent on the bank. Luckily, one simple change can make a real difference: introducing card payments. Here’s[…]
Why Tracking Invasive Non-Native Species is Essential for Protecting Your Fishing Venue
Resources Feb 14, 2025
If you’ve spent enough time on the water, you’ve probably encountered an invasive, non-native or predatory species at some point. Whether it’s cormorants lurking on the bank, invasive aquatic plants clogging up waterways, or killer shrimp disrupting natural ecosystems, these unwanted guests can do serious damage to fisheries. Most anglers know how important it is[…]
In recent years, angling has seen an unfortunate decline in participation and 2025 is shaping up to be a critical year for the future of fishing. To secure its legacy, clubs and fisheries need to adapt, innovate, and strive to engage with new audiences. Here are some practical strategies to help you bring new faces[…]
Invasive non-native species and predation by fish-eating species can pose a serious threat to fisheries; disrupting ecosystems, endangering native species, and adding costly management burdens. Successfully dealing with these invasive species requires collaboration, strategic planning, and access to the right resources. Here’s a guide for fisheries to manage these invasive non-native species effectively and protect[…]
We’re excited to introduce our newest member of the team, Barbara! She joins us as our new Client Engagement Specialist and she’ll be working closely with Rob to onboard and support new clients as they get started with Clubmate; helping to make the transition as easy as possible. Barbara will also look after existing Clubmate[…]
We’re living in a new world. People have changed and angling has changed with them. At Clubmate, we’re fortunate enough to work with some of the best fisheries in the UK and there’s no doubt that the most successful ones have adapted to modern methods, modern pressures and modern fishing. Let’s take a look at[…]
Angling is a fantastic way to connect people with nature, but as we’ve seen in recent years, times are changing and the number of rod license sales are beginning to fall. Fishing clubs need to be proactive in ensuring that future generations can enjoy the sport just as much as those who came before them. […]