We want you to enjoy your holiday at our fishery but in order to protect our fish and our property we have put in place some essential rules. Our overarching principle is respect. Please respect our fish, our property, our neighbours and us:
- Maximum of three fishing rods per angler and no rods to be left unattended when your line is in the water
- Maximum one hook per rig. All hooks must be barbless. We recommend Pallatrax Gripz
- All bait fish must be caught at fishery (if fresh water fish baits)
- No nuts or shelf-life boilies, lead core or barbed hooks (barbless hooks only) and no braided main lines, snag leaders or shock leaders
- Rig tubing must be used no less than 600mm when ledgering
- Cradles and weigh slings are provided – please use these and not your own and never leave a fish unattended
- Carp care antiseptic gel must be used to treat hook wounds after each catch (available to buy if needed)
- Ensure all hooks with boilies attached are at least 4ft off the ground if unattended to avoid injury to wildlife and pets
- Ensure your landing net is always within reach
- All fish must be released and returned to the water as quickly as possible with the utmost care (make sure your camera works in the dark)
- Make sure you always have a bucket of lake water to hand and everything ready for when you catch
- No standing for photos and ensure the carp is held safely and securely. Any catfish over 70lbs must be held by 2 anglers for photos
- Please report any damaged fish to Nigel or Jo before putting back in the lake
- Bait boats must be used with great care not to drive into snags
- Dispose of all litter including fishing line, cigarette ends and tea bags – do not leave rubbish in your swim.
- Please use the ashtray provided at the chalet rather than the ground for cigarette ends
- Use the toilet in the chalet, especially for number twos
- Please remember rowing boats can be dangerous – it is your responsibility to provide your own life jacket
- No swimming in the lakes and if you have children under the age of 16 with you, you must accompany them at all times
- Dip pools will be available to use from June to September but children must be observed at all times
- Please report any breakages so that we can sort them as soon as possible
- We will not tolerate any intoxicated, aggressive, excessively loud or unsafe behaviour
- We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if any of the above rules are not followed
If there is anything else you are unsure of or want to ask then please do not hesitate to get in touch