We are currently using a booking system for day and night fishing, to book either click the link on the website, use the swimbooker app or you can also call the bailiff on 07703 825064 between 7am - 4pm ONLY (these are not fishing hours just hours to book). We are taking a card payment over the phone for the full balance of the session at the time of booking, for lake exclusive booking we require 50% at the time of booking and the remainder 6 weeks before. All payments are non refundable or transferable.

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When booking a ticket you are not allocated a swim it is first come first serve on the day.

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If you are running late for your evening session and will not be at the fishery before the gates lock then please arrive the following morning to start your session. (Your session will not be extended, or refunded for the lost time) If your session ends at 7AM please ensure you are packed up and off the lake for 7AM.

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2 Rods maximum on the whole complex

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All nets, slings and mats must be completely dry upon arrival, and be dipped in the disinfectant net dips provided

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Minimum of 16” landing net and 80cm x 40cm unhooking mat on Finches and Samson

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Minimum of 24” landing net and 90cm x 50cm unhooking mat on Reservoir

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Minimum of 42” landing net and 110cm x 70cm unhooking mat on Bramley, Nicks, Pear Tree and Henniker​. One unhooking mat per swim, no sharing whatsoever

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No keep nets or sacking of fish, fish to be held below knee level

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No retaining of fish for longer than necessary in slings or nets

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No lure fishing, livebait or deadbaiting

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Barbless hooks only, no treble hooks

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No plastic baits, cork or foam, zigs must be fished with a pop-up ​

 

No bait boats

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All bivvies, brollies and shelters must be designed for fishing (no tents)

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No swimming

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The OMC magic twig is banned on all lakes across the complex

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No nuts of any kind, particle must be correctly prepared beforehand

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No braided mainline, except spod and marker setups

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Running rigs, lead clips or semi-fixed leads only

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No leadcore

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Rig tubing or leaders (unleaded, safezone or similar) must be used when fishing on Bramley, Nick’s, Pear Tree and Henniker

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No rods left unattended in the water at any time

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Cast no further than half way when fishing opposite another angler

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Fish from designated swims only, no stalking (expect for Henniker)

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No litter or discarded line to be left anywhere on the complex, please use the bins provided. You will be permanently banned from the complex if found to be littering in any way

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No dogs, guns, radios or excessive noise. You are responsible for your own swim, be mindful and respectful of other anglers

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Use the angler’s toilets provided

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Anglers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over

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Spectators will be charged 50% of the person they are spectating, no more than 1 spectator per angler. Spectators must be aged 7 or over

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Anglers must be in possession of a valid rod license

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BBQs are permitted, but must be raised off the ground, or on a stone slab

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For security reasons all vehicles and people on site will be locked in on site over night till the following morning. (Times the gates are locked are on the main entrance gate and can also be found via the website) Anglers may only leave during the night for emergencies only.

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The management accepts no responsibility for injury, death, loss, damage or theft to persons, cars or equipment whilst on the complex, and reserves the right to close all, or parts of the complex at any time. Damage to the complex will result in prosecution. Management have the right to change the rules and ban any anglers or close the lake without prior notice.

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