fish welfare is our top priority
General Rules for
All Lakes
⦁ Only fishing members and their registered guests are permitted on-site.
⦁ All vehicles must be parked in designated areas only – do not block access routes.
⦁ No littering – all rubbish must be taken home. Leave no trace.
⦁ No urinating in swims or defecating around the lake – use appropriate facilities.
⦁ No fires or BBQs on the grass.
⦁ No cutting of trees, rushes, lily pads, or bushes.
⦁ Fishing is only allowed from designated swims.
⦁ Rods must not be left unattended.
⦁ A maximum of 2 hours away from rods is allowed for short breaks (e.g., shop run, shower).
⦁ During social events, only one swim per angler is allowed.
⦁ Maximum rods:
⦁ March 1st – October 31st: 3 rods max
⦁ November 1st – February 28th: 4 rods max
⦁ No bait boats or Bush Wackers.
⦁ No dropping hook baits from a boat.
⦁ Life jackets must be worn if using a boat.
⦁ No pulling for breaks – all line breakages must be removed from the lake.
⦁ All anglers must carry antiseptic/medicare – poor fish care will not be tolerated.
⦁ Large, padded unhooking mats with outer walls (minimum 40” length) are mandatory.
⦁ Fish must be weighed and photographed over a mat and returned ASAP.
⦁ No sacking of fish unless explicitly permitted by the committee – marker floats must be used.
⦁ No nuts of any kind.
⦁ No artificial or plastic baits (bait wraps are allowed).
⦁ No leaders or leadcore.
⦁ Micro barbed hooks only – no bent hooks (contact the committee for an approved list).
⦁ No permanently fixed leads – all leads must break free if a fish becomes snagged. (Twig rigs are banned.)
⦁ Minimum 15lb mono mainline – braided mainline is only allowed for spod/marker rods.
⦁ In double swims, anglers must allow another member to fish if requested.
⦁ All syndicate members must attend at least 2 work parties per year. Non-attendance will result in a fine payable before being allowed to fish again.
⦁ The lake may close during spawning periods for fish welfare.
Prices & Booking
Information
Match Lake: £10 per day
Clear Lake: £7 per day
Limited spaces available – apply to join the waiting list.
Syndicate Lake Membership:
£360 per year + £60 joining fee.
Email us for the gate code before arrival.