FISHING RULES

FISH CARE

FISH HANDLING

FISH HANDLING

No fish are to be taken off site or even out of your swim under any circumstances.
No carp sacks are allowed on site.
Only use our Carp Cradles, Landing Nets and Retainer Slings on site.
Propolis has to be applied on to every fish captured.

FISH HANDLING

FISH HANDLING

FISH HANDLING

All fish over 40lb to be photographed in the lake.
Break down nets and carry to the cradle in a sling.
Any fish over 60lb to be immediately reported to the Ranger.
No retaining of fish for more than 5 minutes

RIG SAFETY

FISH HANDLING

RIG SAFETY

Micro-barbed hooks only.
No Leadcore, Safety leaders and Rig tubing must be used at a minimum of 60cm.
Rig checks will be done on arrival and are occasionally carried out for the safety of our fish.
We encourage the method of dropping the lead on a take.
Inline leads to be free running or drop off
Minimum of 15lb main line, no braid
Minimum 18l

Micro-barbed hooks only.
No Leadcore, Safety leaders and Rig tubing must be used at a minimum of 60cm.
Rig checks will be done on arrival and are occasionally carried out for the safety of our fish.
We encourage the method of dropping the lead on a take.
Inline leads to be free running or drop off
Minimum of 15lb main line, no braid
Minimum 18lb hooklink
Recommend hook size, 2 or 4
360 rigs are not allowed

BAIT

BOAT SAFETY

RIG SAFETY

No artificial baits.
Only Retreat carpet feed to be used
Nuts to be used in moderation
Frozen baits only
Only house pellet to be used

BOAT SAFETY

BOAT SAFETY

BOAT SAFETY

Boats only to be used in emergency.
Boats not to be used under the influence of alcohol.
Never pull for a break, go out in the boat.
Supplied Life Jacket to be worn at all times.
Bait boats allowed

CONDUCT

BOAT SAFETY

BOAT SAFETY

3 rods are allowed per angler, a maximum of 12 rods on the lake at any one time.
Please keep Hygiene and cleanliness paramount.
Use the urinal and not trees
Please respect the neighbours at the cottage, there is a 10mph maximum speed limit to and from the lake.
Dispose of all cigarette butts before you leave

RECYCLE

RECYCLE

RECYCLE

Please put all your waste in the correct recycle bins.
Do not pour your left over bait into the lake.