Coarse Lake Rules

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All anglers are asked to respect others on the lakes by keeping noise to a minimum. Every angler will be subject to rig checks, those who are unable to comply will be asked to leave. 

Please place all rubbish in bins, and make sure dogs are picked up after. Thank you.

• You must have a EA licence to fish
• Maximum of two rods may be used
• Anglers must remain close to, and in control of rods whilst there is a baited rod in use (within 3 metres)

New to fishing? Don't worry, we offer tackle hire which comes as a complete set up of rod. 

• Barbless Hooks only to be used; no crushed barbs or micro barbed hooks (Max size 6)
• No nuts of any kind may be used as bait
• Artificial baits can be used up to the size of a grain of corn, nothing bigger

• No bubble floats, controllers only
• Drag must be set appropriately
• 12lb max line strength
• No fixed leads or bolt rigs
• No fishing line to be discarded on the Fishery

• You must have a net and an unhooking mat to fish
• All nets not belonging to the fishery must be dry before use
• Keep nets should not be used on any lake in hot weather
• All fish should be returned as quickly as possible, Photographs are permitted but you must be kneeling down with a mat placed underneath the fish