Regulations

Fishing Regulations

Fish must be treated with the utmost care at all times

1.   Fly fishing only

2.    Catch and release plus a " 2 fish a day " kill limit. Fishing must cease after the second
      fish is killed.  (Any fished hooked and bleeding must be killed and counts towards bag limit.)

3.    Only barbless hooks or those with squashed barbs may be used.

4.    A knotless net must be used at all times when landing fish.

5.    The use of spinning flies and any form of swivel are most strictly forbidden.

6.    Static line fishing is prohibited.

7.    All anglers must be in possession of a E.A license.

8.    Wading is totally prohibited on the grounds of safety.

9.    Anglers must only use one rod at a time.

10. The bringing of dogs/radios onto the reservoirs is prohibited.

11. All vehicles must be left in the car park.

12. On arrival, fishing permits must be fully completed and entered into the appropriate
      Day Book prior to the starting of fishing. The permit counterfoil showing the amount
      paid must be placed in the permit box.

13. On completion of fishing, catch returns must be entered into the day book and the
      completed catch returns slip must be put in the catch returns box.

14.   Juniors (under 16) must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult

15.   All anglers must maintain a 20yd space from the next angler unless they agree otherwise.

16.   Anglers must when asked to do so by a authorized person, a :- produce their fishing
       permit and catch return. b :- declare and show their bag.

17.   In the interest of, and to protect wildlife on the reservoirs, persons depositing litter, particularly
       nylon line, but also including cigarette and cigar ends/wrapping, food wrappings and cans on
       the bank, in the boats or dropping them in the water will be asked to leave the water immediately
       and will forfeit their permit for the day. Persistent members will, in the case of members being
       dealt with in accordance with the Constitution, and non members risk being refused day permits in future.

18. At the commencement of stocking, fishing will cease in the designated areas until re-start is authorized
       by the stocking officer.

19.   Accompanying non-fishing visitors must be signed into the visitors book.

20.   The last angler to leave the reservoirs must ensure that the hut and tea room are locked.

                                          Happy fishing and tight lines