Rules

Basic Rules covering all Fisheries

(Also see rules governing individual fisheries

 in the membership books)

• No fires .

• No fuel burning lamps.

• No fish to taken away or brought to fisheries (except dead sea fish bait).

• No live-baiting with fish on any Society water. (ratified at the 2004 AGM).

• All swims to be kept clear of litter always.

• Do not dig away banks or interfere with trees or plants of any kind.

• Fishing from numbered pegs only (where provided).

• No more than two persons to occupy any one peg.

• No more than two rods per angler, except for three rods applying to the period from October through to April on all waters except Barham where 3 rods can be used all year round, with valid rod licences 

• Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only. Mopeds/Motorcycles are not allowed on the banks.

• Observe any Special Notices that may be erected and do not occupy any reserved pegs.

• No unauthorised guests to be taken to any fishery.

• Do not obstruct any Public Footpath with fishing tackle, etc.

• No pre-baiting of swims allowed.

• Fishing allowed only from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset (accept where Night fishing is Permitted) and the property must be vacated during the hours of darkness.

• No radios or other broadcasting equipment allowed