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NEW COVID-19 FISHERY RULES IN PLACE

ALL FISHING ON ALL LAKES MUST NOW BE PRE BOOKED AND PRE PAID FOR!

You cannot book via Facebook so please do not ask too!

PREPAID LOYALTY CARD HOLDERS WILL NEED TO PHONE AND BOOK.

You must specify which lake you want to fish when you ring.

No swapping lakes on the day, as we must know exactly how many people are on each lake.

To book, you must ring us on 01822 610888

prior to the day that you want to fish, and pay by card over the phone.

There will be absolutely NO exceptions to this!

The shop phone will be answered between 9 am and 1 pm.

Outside of these times leave a message and we will ring you back asap.

YOU MUST NOT COME OUT IF YOU HAVEN'T BOOKED

AS THE LAKES MAY WELL BE FULL

AND YOU WILL HAVE HAD A WASTED TRIP

For social distancing reasons,

The Canal and Canal Basin are currently limited to a total number of 8 Anglers.

Anglers may only be accompanied by one person from their own household.

Strictly no other visitors or guests allowed.

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Extremely well stocked waters, providing fun fishing for Roach, Rudd, Bream,

Tench, Golden Tench, Gudgeon, F1’s and small Carp to 5 lbs.

The 8 peg Canal is perfect for Beginners or Anglers wanting a busy session with a whip.

The 16 peg Canal Basin is a pleasure and mini match water,

very much aimed at Anglers who fish match style.
Please note that both the Canal and Basin are float only
unless using a floating bait when a free lined method should be used.

No bubble floats or controllers of any kind! Strictly No feeder fishing or ledgering is allowed!

No hooks bigger than size 12 applies to ensure that the fish remain in good condition.

Keepnets are allowed so the Canal is ideal for informal Matches

Catches of 80 lb to 100 lb+ have been recorded with the current record being 265 lbs!

Maximum weight of 50 lb per keepnet. All fish to be retained for no longer than 6 hours.

No night fishing is allowed.

FULL LAKE RULES BELOW

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8 Peg - Perfect for beginners.

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16 Peg - Pleasure and mini match water.

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If there is anything that you do not understand please ask!

Any infringement of these Rules

may result in you being asked to leave the Premises.

NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN....

We are a family friendly Fishery,

foul language or bad behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.

Please treat the Fishery, it's wildlife and other Anglers with respect!

AGE RULES FOR CHILDREN ON THIS LAKE

No unaccompanied under 12's allowed on the Fishery.

Parent's/Carer's are expected to know

where their children/charges are at all times.

Parent's/Carer's leaving 12 - 16 yr olds do so at their own risk.

These children may only fish the Carp N' Silvers Lake, Canal and Canal Basin.

The Fishery opens at 7.00 am and closes at dusk.

All Anglers should have left before dark!

Our shop opens at 9 am.

On arrival, all Anglers are expected to visit our shop

to purchase their permit before they start fishing.

Please note that both the Canal and Basin are float only

unless using a floating bait when a free lined method should be used.

No bubble floats or controllers of any kind!

Strictly No feeder fishing or ledgering is allowed!

BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY! Maximum size 12 hook applies!

Please remember your disgorger!

A maximum of 2 Rods per Angler at all times.

RODS IN USE MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME!

BEFORE FISHING - ALL NETS, MATS, MUST BE TOTALLY DRY

Direct sunlight is the best way to dry your equipment and help prevent disease.

All Anglers must have and use a suitable landing net.

No swinging in fish larger than 8” (20cms).

Please don't be offended if we ask to check your tackle,

as it is for the welfare of our fish.

All fish must be returned quickly and carefully.

Photo's of fish must only be taken kneeling down.

All Anglers must only fish from the numbered gravel pegs

and must not distance cast into other Anglers swims.

No artificial/fake baits larger than a single grain of sweetcorn.

Keepnets are only allowed on the Canal and Canal Basin.

Maximum weight of 50 lb per keepnet.

All fish to be held for no longer than 6 hours.

Quiet, well behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Please clean up after them.

No litter. Please use a bin or take your rubbish home.

No hot water, BBQ's or stoves on the grass please.

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