Coarse Fishery Rules

General fishing rules

• Fishing permits to be purchased prior to commencement of fishing
• Fishing is from platforms only – NOT bridges
• No rods to be left unattended whilst the hook is in the water
• All fish over 2 ounces must be netted, not swung to hand
• Trophy shots must be taken over an unhooking mat, with the fish being no more than 20 inches above the mat
• Fish must be returned to the water from the platform they were landed on, as quickly and safely as possible
• No fish to be handled in rags or placed on hard surfaces
• No fish to be moved from pool to pool or removed from the fishery
• Poachers will be prosecuted
• Any children (under 16 years) that are fishing must be accompanied by a fishing adult at all times
• Toilets are provided for your convenience – use them NOT the bushes
• Visitors are not permitted to roam and must stay within 10 meters of the waterside
• Visitors and their possessions, whether fishing or not, are here at THEIR OWN RISK
• All rubbish to be placed in bins or taken home
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, any mess to be bagged and disposed of in a BIN
• The fishery closes at 5pm (Nov-Mar) & at 8pm (Apr-Oct) after which the gates will be locked