Club Rules and Bye Laws

Club Rules and Bye Laws

  1. Anglers are required to comply with Environment Agency Bye Laws and with the restrictions and conditions laid down for fishing Club waters. Any angler failing to comply with these conditions will be required to leave the water and may result in a total ban on fishing Club waters. Annual Closed Season on rivers is 15th March until 15th June inclusive.
  2. The use of any fish for live or dead bait is strictly prohibited on this water.
  3. Where the use of a keep net is permitted, this must be of Carp friendly material and should be Angling Foundation approved. Separate nets for Carp and Silver fish. All nets MUST be dry before use.
  4. Dogs, firearms and radios are strictly prohibited on all Club waters.
  5. Fishing from designated pegs only.
  6. The only method of fishing allowed is by fair rod and line or Pole and anglers must not use more than two rods at any one time. No Rod or Pole to be left unattended with baited hook in water.
  7. Anglers must not damage fences, mowing grass or other crops, banks or property near the water nor trespass on adjoining land, and are required to prevent as far as possible, such damage being done by other persons.
  8. No camping or lighting of fires allowed. No boating or bathing permitted, no night fishing allowed.
  9. Access to Club waters only by approved entrance points, any angler found gaining access by breaking down fences or hedges may be expelled immediately. All gates must be closed upon entering and leaving the waters.
  10. Fishing is prohibited from any bridge or construction on Club waters.
  11. This permit must be carried at all times when fishing on Club waters and must by produced when requested by any other angler or Water Keeper. This permit is not valid unless it is completed IN FULL by the holder.
  12. When matches approved by the Club are held it is the responsibility of all permit holders to ensure they do not fish closed sections.
  13. Only matches approved by the Club are permitted on Club waters. Any permit holder found to be fishing non-approved matches is liable to expulsion from the water.
  14. No fish of any species to be introduced or removed from any club water.
  15. Junior anglers under the age of 18 years may obtain a free permit on application and proof of age.
  16. No Permits will be sold on the bank; ALL Permits MUST be purchased BEFORE commencement of fishing.
  17. Anglers fishing in Club waters do so entirely at their own risk. No liability whatsoever can be accepted by the Club.
  18. For Health and Safety and Insurance purposes only persons with written permission from the Management committee are allowed to carry out work on any Club waters.
  19. In the interest of safety the possession of any pole or other equipment manufactured of carbon or any other conductive material within 30 metres of high voltage cables or any other source of electric power is absolutely prohibited.
  20. Purchase of this Permit to Fish is deemed as acceptance and agreement of all the Rules and Conditions contained herein.