About us – Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance

about us

We believe in making Oxfordshires waters accessible to everyone

As a member of the Angling Trust, we are committed to making the wonderful sport of fishing accessible to everyone, honouring their current campaign tagline; “Fishing for all“. Our wide range of Oxfordshire waters provide options for anglers of all ages and abilities.

Whether you’re seeking your first catch or a new personal best, we’ve got you covered. With a combination of Rivers and lakes, for both Trout and Coarse fishing, we offer a comprehensive range of species for you to target. Our wide range of waters in Oxfordshire will the keep the keenest of anglers happy!

The Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance was formed in 1964 by a few local clubs to safeguard local waters for local anglers.

In 1968 the newly formed Alliance purchased a lake in Standlake to open up as a trout fishery which is still being run today, then in 1976 they bought Sandford on Thames 1000 meters of fishing rights and in 1986 purchased Dorchester Lake to ensure continuous fishing for their members.

All other waters are rented from landowners and the club committees have administered this very successfully for many years.

Over the years some of the clubs have dropped out of the Alliance and some have gone under due to lack of interest in river fishing.

So 2021 we are the Alliance with our star waters Marlborough pool and Dorchester Lake currently the only club still holding on with their individual identity and committee.

why choose the A&OAA waters?

An alliance with heritage

sense of community

Being a small club, the thoughts of every member matters. The Alliance prides itself on community, comradery and like-minded members

Friendly atmosphere

A friendly atmosphere is at the heart of the Alliance club. We encourage members to reach out to our officers, who will be more than happy to give advice and support

The future of angling

We want to help the next generation of anglers get started the right way. We're a committed member of the Angling Trust and believe that fishing should be for everyone

Our Team

Meet the GPC

Rob Varney

Chairman

Chairman of A&OAA

Mark Tinsey

treasurer and Website officer

Keep accurate transactions, income/payments to 3rd parties. Responsible for the annual audit and maintains A&OAA website and updates

Antony Dumper

A&OAA Fishery Officer and Bailiff

Planning and implementation of stocking programs on Alliance waters and managing general works and running of Dorchester Lake

Mike Brown

Club Secretary

Dealing with correspondence and items from the committee, taking and circulating meeting minutes checking and progressing actions required to run the club fisheries

Kim Sawyer

membership secretary

The main point of contact for members and potential members. Keep up to date information on club members, sets annual pricing structure and ensuring subs are paid up on time for the new season. Plus organising the printing of all permits and distribution of said permits

Mike Baston

President and life member

Mike Baston is the President and life member for Oxford. He is also a GPC delegate for A&OAA

Colin Lurcook

Waters officer

To help out with membership and give cover for holidays and illness

Ian Dumper

A&OAA Bailiff

Assisting in general management of Dorchester Lake and carrying out bailiff duties on behalf of the alliance