Fishery Rules

Please read and follow all rules below. These apply for the 2025–2026 season and are enforced at all times. Failure to comply may result in loss of membership.

1. 1

   All members must carry their membership card at all times while on the fishery.

2. 2

   No guest fishing — members only unless a session ticket has been purchased.

3. 3

   Barbless hooks only. No barbed or micro-barbed hooks permitted.

4. 4

   All fish must be returned to the water immediately after photographing.

5. 5

   Unhooking mats must be used at all times. No exceptions.

6. 6

   Landing nets must be dipped in the provided dip tanks before use.

7. 7

   No braided mainline — mono or fluorocarbon only.

8. 8

   No fixed lead setups — leads must be able to eject safely.

9. 9

   Maximum of 2 rods per angler at any time.

10. 10

    No sacking or retaining of fish under any circumstances.

11. 11

    No nuts of any kind to be used as bait (including tiger nuts).

12. 12

    Pellets provided by the fishery only — no outside pellets.

13. 13

    No excessive baiting. A maximum of 1kg of dry bait per 24 hours.

14. 14

    Bivvies and shelters must be kept tidy. No rubbish to be left on the bank.

15. 15

    All litter must be taken home. Anyone caught littering will lose their membership.

16. 16

    No fires, BBQs, or disposable BBQs on the bankside.

17. 17

    Vehicles must be parked in the designated car park only.

18. 18

    No dogs allowed on the fishery at any time.

19. 19

    Quiet hours between 10pm and 7am — no loud music or excessive noise.

20. 20

    Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult member at all times.

21. 21

    All catch reports should be submitted through the member area.

22. 22

    Any fish health concerns must be reported to the bailiff immediately.

23. 23

    The bailiff's decision is final on all matters relating to the fishery.

24. 24

    Any member found breaking the rules may have their membership revoked without refund.

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    The fishery accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings.