ANGLERS MUST ALWAYS:

• Be in possession of a national fishing license.
• Pre book their session.
• Drive at a maximum of 5mph.
• Park in allocated car parks.
• Dip their nets, slings and weighing sacks at the net dip stations located at the entrance to each lake.
• Thoroughly read the rule boards outside each lake as they are all different.
• Be over 18 when night fishing, juniors must be accompanied by an experienced angler over the age of 21.
• Have rods with a minimum test of 2.75lb and 10lb line on Middle and New Speci, this includes floater fishing.
• Use fish safe rigs, meaning the fish can shake the lead off in the event of breaking off from the mainline.
• Fish within their boundaries.
• Comply to rig checks when asked by a member of staff.
• Use a 42 inch net minimum when fishing New Speci and Middle Lake.
• Use an unhooking mat or cradle suitable for the lake they are on and the size of fish present.
• Remain kneeling down when handling fish and taking photos.
• Be in possession of some form of carp care treatment or antiseptic and treat fish should they get damaged.
• Return all fish to the lake.
• Vacate their swims in accordance with their booking times.
• Use a green bivvy or brolly if a shelter is required max size, 2 man.
• Keep dogs on leads and clean up after them (one dog per angler).
• Report any instance of fish that seem to be tethered, distressed or damaged.
• Report any serious incidents or accidents to a member of staff.
• Take their litter home with them and double check their swim before departure.

ANGLERS MUST NEVER:

• Leave fishing gear unattended or leave their swim when lines are in the water.
• Move between lakes without prior authorisation.
• Use castable rakes, sonar devices or drones.
• Use fixed leads, bolt rigs or paternoster rigs.
• Bring fish onto the fishery.
• Use barbed hooks (with the exception of micro barbs on middle and new speci lake).
• Use keepnets unless you are in planned matches and have prior authorisation.
• Retain fish in a sling for any longer than 30 minutes.
• Fish too close to obvious snags.
• Use any sea fishing equipment or methods.
• Use a braid mainline (with the exception of spod rods and marker rods).
• Use lead core or fish drop off leads.
• Swim in the lakes or let dogs swim in the lakes.
• Use bait boats (except on Masie’s).
• Have fires or disposable barbecues.
• Climb over fences or gates.
• Run about on the banks and cause disruption to other guests.
• Use any particle baits that haven’t been purchased from us and strictly no nuts.
• Create your own swims or stalk fish between swims.
• Use any more than 3 rods per person.
• Pull for a break, if snagged please call a member of staff or the tackle shop.
• Use whips, poles float or feeder rods on New Speci or Middle Lake.