Rules and Regulations

No Leadcore
No braided mainline except marker and spod rods
Barbless hooks only
At least 18-inches of rig tubing must be used
No nuts
Minimum of 42” landing net and large unhooking matt (No sharing)
Minimum of 15lb mainline on Main Lake due to large cats
Minimum of 10lb mainline on Dove Lake
No fixed leads
Running rigs, lead clips or semi-fixed inline leads only
No live or dead baiting for catfish
All nets, slings and matts to be dipped in disinfectant provided
No bent hooks, including long shank curved type hooks
When an angler is opposite you, please cast no further than the centre
No surface fishing allowed due to wildfowl
No keep nets or sacks, fish to be held below knee level
Fishing only from designated areas, No stalking
No litter or discarded line
No dogs, guns, radios or excessive noise. You will be responsible for your own swim
No fires or unsupported BBQ’s (must be raised from the ground), no continuous burning lights at night
Alcohol in moderation
Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes the use of any illegal substances; if found in your possession this will be treated as a legal matter and the police will be contacted
There is an angler’s toilet. Please use it!
Anglers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over
Check the minimum ages for anglers and guests for each of our lakes. Management reserve the right to override this rule depending on individual merit
One spectator per fisherman only
Spectators will be charged 50% of the person they are spectating for insurance purposes
Night fishing must be booked and paid for in advance
Anglers must be in possession of a valid rod licence
2 rods maximum on whole complex
No rods to be left unattended at any time
Bait boats are permitted but must be used with consideration for others and any wildlife
No trespassing into the adjoining fields or woodland. Anyone caught entering/leaving the fishery outside hours will be treated as a criminal and may be prosecuted
The management accepts no responsibility for injury, death, loss, damage or theft to persons, cars or equipment whilst on the complex and reserves the right to close all or parts of said complex at any time
Damage to the complex will result in prosecution
Please ensure that you are packed up and ready to leave before your session finishes at either 7am/7pm in time for the next anglers session
No refunds
Please abide by the 5mph speed limit
Vehicles are to be returned to the designated parking areas once you have finished unloading – not left on the roadside
For security purposes night fishermen’s vehicles will be locked in on the site at closing time until 7.00am the following morning. Anglers may leave during the night for emergencies only