• Day and night fishing to be paid for prior to fishing. If monies are collected from the bank you will be charged double.

• Unhooking mats and 36-inch landing nets are COMPULSORY on specimen lakes.

• Fish at marked pegs only, not between the pegs.

• No reserving pegs by leaving tackle or bivvys in the swims. If tackle is left unattended it will be removed after one hour by fisheries staff.

• TWO RODS ONLY TO BE USED AT ANY ONE TIME.

• 48 hours on each peg. This depends on the number of anglers on the complex (Fisheries staff discretion)

• Barbless hooks to be used at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS –
micro barbed hooks are not barbless!
No trebles. Maximum size 4. Minimum size 10.

• No bent hook rigs, beach caster method or METHOD FEEDERS.

• No retaining fish at any time, i.e. sacks or keepnets. All fish to be returned after weighing. • A minimum line strength of 10lb. No pole fishing.

• No heavy baiting, no nuts, peas or beans. No live baiting, dead baiting, plugs or spinners for catfish. • No bait boats.

• No litter to be left in the swim whatsoever. Discarded bait and litter encourages vermin.

• Any problems regarding the fish or fishery to be reported to the fishery staff.

• Please do not damage trees or shrubs. Treat your neighbours with respect.

• Bivvying up on specimen lakes only. • All anglers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult if night fishing. • An independent angler must witness carp or catfish of the week.

• No responsibility will be accepted for loss, damage or injury however caused.

• NO fixed leads of any description.

• All aspects of the rules are at the sole discretion of the fishery staff.

• Specimen permits are not available for purchase when hiring a touring pitch.

Please make sure all rigs are safe and not fixed, all rigs must be free running to ensure the quality of the fish & fishing.

The fisheries team reserve the right to close any lakes as required for matches, festivals or environmental benefits without prior notice.

During low season & festival weeks the fisheries team reserves the right to cancel matches, change match days and/or combine matches without prior notice.

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