Here is the weekly round‑up of news, information and catch reports from Luton Angling Club for the week ending 19th July 2026.
It’s been another very warm week across our area, with long spells of sunshine, daytime temperatures regularly in the mid to high 20s and no sign of any rain, and only the lightest breezes offering relief on the bank.
a reminder that only permitted cooking appliances may be used on our waters no BBQ's or Fires are permitted. Stoves must be stable, used safely, and kept well clear of long grass — and this applies equally to discarded cigarettes, which pose a real fire risk in dry conditions. Several of our venues border farmland, and a small spark can cause serious damage, so please take extra care when cooking, smoking and ensure all cigarettes are fully extinguished and disposed of carefully.
South Lagoon - Wyboston
Kyle Thompson-Parkinson had a tough session on South Lagoon. He had a bream of just under 8lb and then this lovely mirror at 16lb 8oz.
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| Kyle Thompson-Parkinson - South Lagoon |
Biddenham - River Ouse
With a bit of flow still on the River at Biddenham John Gentle opted to fish a waggler from Peg 8 he had a good day catching around 8.5lb of mainly roach and small chub and also a Perch approaching 2lb on corn!
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| John Gentle - Biddenham River Ouse |
Beckerings Reservoir
Finley Parish had 13 fish yesterday and these are the best ones it was his best day ever and a couple of double takes. At one point he had a double take and his mate also had a take at the same time which made things a bit of a challenge. All fish were unhooked at water level and released quickly as it was very hot. His biggest fish was 21lb.
Finley Parish had 13 fish yesterday and these are the best ones it was his best day ever and a couple of double takes. At one point he had a double take and his mate also had a take at the same time which made things a bit of a challenge. All fish were unhooked at water level and released quickly as it was very hot. His biggest fish was 21lb.
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| Finley Parish - Beckerings |
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| Finley Parish - Beckerings |
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| Finley Parish - Beckerings |
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| Finley Parish - Beckerings |
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| Finley Parish - Beckerings |
A big well done to Junior member Archie Fitzpatrick, who landed his first carp from Beckerings last Friday evening!
Arriving for a short after‑school session, Archie was into a lovely 16 lb mirror within twenty minutes, and just before packing up added a 15 lb 6 oz common — a fantastic result for him.
Great angling, Archie
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| Archi Fitzpatrick - Beckerings |
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| Archi Fitzpatrick - Beckerings |
Last Saturday night saw Frank Natale enjoy a superb run of carp, landing nine fish in total and smashing his personal best with a 25 lb 8 oz common, believed to be Parrot Head!
He also had a couple at 24 lb, plus several around 20 lb that were safely returned without photos as it was late in the night — the rest were in the 15 lb range.
All fish were caught using Voodoo Baits Citrus Spell dumbell wafters presented in a PVA mesh bag with a scattering of boilies over the top.
A cracking session and a well‑earned PB — congratulations, Frank!
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| Frank Natale - Beckerings |
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| Frank Natale - Beckerings |
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| Frank Natale - Beckerings |
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| Frank Natale - Beckerings |
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| Frank Natale - Beckerings |
Craig Mahoney had 4 on Friday here are pictures of three of them. The 4th was a small stockie.
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| Craig Mahoney - Beckerings |
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| Craig Mahoney - Beckerings |
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| Craig Mahoney - Beckerings |
Roy Blacker fished Beckerings for the 2nd time. His first session was good but cut short due to issues from a back injury forcing him to pull the rods in. However today was easier due to the low water levels, he landed 3 the biggest a mirror of 20lb but a photography error resulted in no pictures. The pictures below are two he had at 18lb and 16lb and he lost another at the net. He also had 2 bream
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| Roy Blacker - Beckerings |
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| Roy Blacker - Beckerings |
North House Lake
As soon as North House re-opened Jason Mash wasted no time in adding more catches to his North House list. He managed two carp on Tuesday, one off the bottom and one off the top…
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| Jason Mash - North House Lake |
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| Jason Mash - North House Lake |
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| Jason Mash - North House Lake |
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| Jason Mash - North House Lake |
Returning on Friday the only fish of the day came off the bottom mid morning, after that it went totally dead. They weren't even up for mixers.
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| Jason Mash - North House Lake |
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| Jason Mash - North House Lake |
Club Individual Knockout - Grand Union Canal – Pick & Choose
Match Result – Grand Union Canal - Old Linslade
Pete Mills & Paul Carr
A five‑hour session on the Grand Union Canal at Old Linslade today (19th July 2026) saw Pete Mills secure victory and progress to the next round of the Club Individual Knockout Competition. Pete topped the match with 2lb 3oz, ahead of Paul Carr, who recorded 9oz.
Rig Safety
A fish was recently seen trailing a controller float at Beckerings.
All rigs regardless of the methods and tactics being used must be fully safe and able to prevent fish from dragging line or tackle around.
Unsafe setups increase the risk of fish becoming snagged or tethered, causing serious harm.
Bailiffs may carry out rig checks.
Please don’t be offended if you are asked to reel in for a rig check — your co‑operation helps protect our fish and our waters.
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| Rig Safety Reminder |
Hot Weather and Fish Care Reminder
During this extended spell of hot weather, please take extra care when handling fish. High temperatures mean lower oxygen levels and increased risks to our fish, so every small step helps keep our stock safe and healthy.
Soak your unhooking mat — A dry unhooking mat removes protective slime instantly. Keep it drenched with cold water throughout your session.
Keep fish out of water for as minimum time as possible — Have your net, forceps, scales and camera all ready and accessible.
Wet your hands and landing nets — Hot, dry hands/nets cause damage fast.
Avoid retaining fish in keepnets during hot weather.
Avoid targeting Pike during hot weather as they are particularly vulnerable to low oxygen levels
Gentle recovery — Hold fish upright in the margins until they kick away strongly.
Angler safety — Stay hydrated, use shade, and consider shorter sessions in peak heat.
Keep fish as low to the ground as possible and above an unhooking mat whilst handling.
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| Hot Weather & Fish Care - Reminder |
We’ll be back next week with more news, updates, and catches from across our waters. Until then, tight lines and stay safe on the bank.
Dave M
Luton AC
