Purpose-built for salmon rivers, trout fisheries and sea trout beats. Manage rod bookings, ghillie rotas, catch returns and conservation reporting — all in one connected platform built by anglers who understand game fishing.
Designed for salmon, trout and sea trout fisheries managing river beats, guided days, catch returns and seasonal permits. From Highland rivers to Welsh tributaries.
Let anglers book specific river beats or sections. Set rod limits per beat, show real-time availability and manage rotations across the season.
Issue digital season permits with unique QR codes. Ghillies and bailiffs verify instantly at the riverside — no paper, no delays.
Mandatory catch return submissions with species, weight, method and location. Exportable data for fishery boards and conservation reporting.
Track salmon, trout, sea trout and grayling populations. Log catches by species across beats for stock assessment and trend analysis.
Set maximum rods per beat per day. Automatically prevent overbooking and maintain the quiet, quality experience anglers expect.
Automatic enforcement of species-specific close seasons. Block bookings, disable permits and notify permit holders of dates.
Offer guided days with specific ghillies or guides. Manage availability, pricing and client preferences in one booking system.
Patrol logs with GPS, scan records and incident reporting. Track beat inspections, poaching concerns and bankside conditions.
Display river levels, weather forecasts and tide data alongside beat availability. Help anglers plan their sessions effectively.
Publish beat-specific rules — fly only, catch and release, barbless hooks. Members acknowledge regulations before booking.
Issue guest rod passes with daily limits. Track usage per permit holder and enforce seasonal caps on guest access.
Track income by beat, by season, by permit type. Generate reports for estate managers, riparian owners and partnership boards.
Store lease agreements, track renewal dates and manage costs across multiple beats. Set reminders before critical deadlines.
Wading hazards, high water warnings and access point risks documented per beat. Review schedules and control measures built in.
Targeted communications by permit type, beat access or season. Water condition updates, catch report reminders and regulation changes.
Public-facing pages showing available beats, pricing, maps and conditions. SEO-optimised for local search and direct bookings.
Publish advice on handling, disease identification and reporting obligations. Keep anglers informed about salmon and trout health issues.
Game fishing venues face unique management challenges: beat allocation chaos, catch return compliance, seasonal permits, and rod limits. River beats need careful management to protect fish stocks while maximising angler access. Paper-based systems simply can't keep up with the complexity.
ClubNest lets you define beats and sections, sell permits online, enforce rod limits and collect mandatory catch returns digitally. Season rods, day permits, week tickets — all sold online with QR verification. Anglers know exactly which beats are available before they arrive.
Weather and tides data built in to your venue pages. Fish health library for salmon diseases and water quality monitoring. Stocking records, catch statistics and environmental data all in one place — helping you manage your fishery sustainably.
2.5% of every permit sale funds junior angling programmes. That's 50% of our entire fee reinvested into grassroots coaching, tackle grants and getting young people onto the river. Your venue is actively growing the next generation of game anglers.
From signup to fully operational in days
Create your account in under 2 minutes. No credit card required.
Set up your beats, rod limits, seasons and permit types.
Import existing permit holders or start fresh — we help for free.
Your venue is ready. Anglers can buy permits and book beats immediately.
Download our free guide covering beat management, permits, catch returns and compliance. Everything your team needs to understand how ClubNest works for game fishing venues.
Perfect for sharing with beat managers, ghillies and committee members. Clear, honest information with no sales pressure.
Yes. No monthly fees, no setup costs. We only charge 5% when you process payments online — and 2.5% of every transaction goes directly into junior angling programmes. If you don't take payments through ClubNest, it's free forever.
Yes. Season permits, day tickets, week permits — all sold online with QR codes for verification. Anglers get instant delivery and can save to their phone wallet. You define availability per beat, per day.
Mandatory digital submissions with species, weight, method and photos. You can enforce catch return completion before permit renewal. Full reporting dashboards show trends across seasons, beats and species.
Yes. Fully configurable per section and per day. The system prevents over-booking automatically. You set the rules — ClubNest enforces them without manual intervention.
Yes. Automatic enforcement blocks bookings during close season dates. You configure per species or per beat. Anglers see clear messaging about when fishing resumes.
Integrated directly into your venue pages. Anglers see current conditions, forecasts and tide times alongside beat availability. Helps them plan sessions and improves the booking experience.
Yes. Patrol tools with GPS logging, QR permit scanning and incident reporting. Ghillies can verify permits, log catches they witness, and report issues — all from their phone while on the river.
Dedicated guest pass system with configurable limits. Members can invite guests, you control how many per season, and guests get temporary QR permits. Full traceability of who invited whom.
Set up your first beat for free and take your first rod booking today. No card required.
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Got questions? Here are the answers.
Yes. Set up your beats, define rod limits per section, and allow members to book specific days and stretches online.
Yes. Configure season tickets, day permits, weekly permits and guest tickets each with their own pricing, date ranges and access rules.
Yes. Digital catch returns can be submitted via mobile. Track species, sizes, methods and locations across the season for stock management.
ClubNest supports the specific needs of game fishing: beat rotation, rod limits, catch-and-release logging, conservation thresholds and Environment Agency reporting.