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1. The use of keepnets is banned for the retention of Carp, Catfish, Pike, Tench and Bream.
2. An unhooking mat with is mandatory for all anglers on the complex, this must be large with a retention flap for anglers targetting Pike, Carp and Catfish.
3. The use of peanuts is not permitted.
4. Live bait fishing is only permitted with fish caught on site, or with trout.  No fish to be transferred to Carp lake.
5. All pike anglers must be in possession of two pairs of forceps, one of which must be at least 10" in length. Pike hooks must be semi-barbless and wire traces must be used at all times with non lure-fishing traces being at least 18 inches in length.  Fishing line must be a minimum of 15lbs breaking strain when Pike Fishing.
6. All rubbish is to be taken home; any littering will result in an immediate ban without refund of membership.
7. No lighting of fires and no loud playing of radios.
8. All anglers must be in possession of an Environment Agency Rod License(s).
9. Up to 4 rods are permitted with the appropriate Rod Licenses, on the new pit between 1st April and 30th September this is limited to 2 rods, from 1st October to 31st March this is limited to 3 rods.
10. When more than one rod is used in pike fishing it must be accompanied by an audible bite alarm, to avoid deep hooking of pike.
11. In the interest of safety and public liability risk, wading and the use of boats is not allowed without prior agreement from the fishery owner.
12. Bait boats are permitted but they must be used without intruding upon other anglers, nor introducing risk of loss of fish by proximity to snags.
13. Dogs are allowed on the fishery but must not be allowed to bother other anglers, wildlife or enter the water.
14. Cars are permitted on site but must be parked with consideration to other anglers and plant life.
15. All anglers must immediately re-lock the entrance gate with the padlock provided. It is in your interest to ensure that the site is kept secure at all times.
16. All members are automatically bailiffs and should ensure that all other members abide by these rules and challenge people who are unknown to them, checking their membership.
17. All members must carry their Membership Card at all times and fish only the lakes permitted.
18. Members must be available for at least one working party day a year or forfeit their Working Party levy.
19. Day fishing is permitted from Dawn until Dusk.
20. Night fishing is only permitted with an appropriate Night Fishing permit.
21. Swims may not be occupied for more than 7 days by the same angler.
22. Anglers should not fish with rods/poles over 13 feet in length within 30 metres of Electricity cables or Pylons.
23. There is no close season. However a distance of 50 metres should be kept from nesting birds during the spring.
24. The member ID card must be displayed on the dashboard of any vehicle onsite.
25. An angler is permitted to leave the site for up to 6 hours and not forfeit their swim, provided their swim is marked with the majority of their tackle e.g. Bivvy, chair.  All equipment is left at anglers risk.
26. Day tickets will not be issued.  this fishery is season members only.
27. There is a speed limit of 10 mph on the site.
28. Swim clearance must be restricted to cutting stems of no more than an inch in thickness without authorisation of the bailiff or fishery owner.
29. Pike fishing is limited to lure only fishing between 1st April and 30th September.
30. Members are responsible for guests when on site and should accompany them on and off site.  A note should be displayed on guest vehicle dashboards indicating the members name and membership ID.
31. All Anglers should attempt to minimise the disturbance to other anglers with vehicles with specific reference to boot and door slamming and headlights.