General Fishery Regulations

The fishery regulations are in place to safeguard the welfare of the fish and their natural habitat. We strive to ensure that water quality and fish health are of the highest order. This philosophy extends to the quality of the environment around the lakes; the pathways, the woodland and bank side vegetation.

Please assist us to maintain these high standards by abiding by the following regulations.

Absolutely no litter or line to be discarded
No Keepnets (unless by arrangement)
No Carp Sacs whatsoever allowed on the site
All fish of 20lb and above must be reported to the management before return
All Catfish caught must be reported
Barbless hooks only
Two rods maximum
Each angler must have a landing net
No lure fishing
No live or dead baiting
No bait boats or similar
No use of fixed "method" or fixed bolt rigs
No walking with rods, one swim per angler
Do not use hook lengths of same strength as or heavier than main line.
No sweetcorn/luncheon meat type tins or glass bottles on the bank
No nuts, beans, chickpeas or seed mixes
Do not leave baited rods unattended
Do not handle fish with a cloth, either wet or dry
Do not carry fish between swims in any circumstances
No fires (including disposable BBQs)
No radios without headphones
No dogs
No alcohol
Use an unhooking mat at all times
All fish must be returned, alive, to the water at point of capture
Juniors not allowed unaccompanied except by arrangement
Any angler found using the grounds as a toilet will be asked to leave immediately

Please note the management reserve the right unconditionally to ask any angler to leave the lakes.

A flat fee of £5 will be made for any angling equipment that has to be rescued by fishery staff.

Match Regulations - as above plus

Two nets are to be used when fishing in competitions. One for carp and one for other species (to protect them at the weigh in stage). Nets can be hired from the fishery at a cost of £2
Fish must be kept in nets not longer than 5 hours
Nets must be a minimum of 3 metres long
Please ensure the nets are spread out and do not collapse on the fish
Do not put fish over 6lb into keep nets - weigh them and return them immediately
Do not throw excess bait into the water at the end of the match. Please dispose of it in the bins provided at the entrance to the fishery.
Match results must be reported to the fishery manager on the day
All swims must be cleared of litter and line before anglers leave
Platforms and banks are used at patrons' own risk
Please be sensible when leaving tackle and equipment unattended.

Please note that the fishery management cannot take responsibility for theft or damage.