The Portsmouth Royal Navy and Royal Marines Coarse Angling Association (Portsmouth RNRM CAA) was formed in 1972 by the amalgamation of HMS Sultan and HMS Dryad Angling Clubs.  The Sultan Angling Club had already formed a committee and they took over the running of the newly formed Portsmouth RNRM CAA. 

Both waters were fished with the permission of the incumbent Commanding Officer and from the outset the Association formed a strong liaison with both the Establishments who, after consultation, allowed the Association to carry out work on and around the waters to improve safety, maintain the fishing platforms, and control the bank side vegetation.  These agreements also enabled the Association to put together a fish stocking programme.  This work continues today under the guidance of the Association’s Water Managers. 

As the Association matured it was considered that it would be in its best interests to draw up agreements with the two Establishments laying down sets of rules.  In November 1982, formal approval was given for an agreement to be drawn up between HMS Dryad and Portsmouth RNRM CAA with regard to angling facilities in Southwick Park.  This was signed by the Association Chairman and approved by the Captain of HMS Dryad. 

In 1993 a similar agreement was made between HMS Sultan and Portsmouth RNRM CAA where general rules were set out and guidelines issued to Association members wishing to fish at Fort Rowner Moat.  In the same year Sultan allocated Casemate 39 for use as the Association Headquarters.  The casemate continues to be used by the committee for their monthly meeting and as the venue for the draw when matches are fished at Sultan.

In 2019 Southwick Park Lake reverted to ownership of Southwick Park Estate who have kindly agreed a lease with the Association that enables our continued use of the lake.

Although Service membership has fallen and numbers fluctuate the Association membership is currently around 400.  New Full, Junior and Associate applications are welcome.