Meadows Lake -Rules
Fishing strictly by prior booking only. When arriving at the site (no earlier than 9:00) enter the gate (using code emailed to you a week prior to arrival) and park in the main car park, you can walk around the lake. A draw will be held in the main car park at 10:00.
Departure time is 9:30.
Slings, water cradles, nets and water buckets will be provided – if anybody is caught with their own equipment the whole group will be asked to leave immediately without refund. Fish safety is of paramount importance.
A £500 deposit for Carp care equipment for the group will be collected from the lead angler either as cash in an envelope upon arrival or bank transfer on the day before arrival. Carp care equipment will returned and inspected for damage between 9 and 10 on the Sunday of departure, any damages will be paid for, and the remaining deposit returned. If deposit was bank transferred it will be returned within 24hr of receipt of your bank details
All equipment (waders, reels and line, weights, boats etc ) must be dry when arriving on site.
No fish are to be removed from the water at any time, please unhook, weigh and photograph all captures in the water and ensure your equipment is available by the waterside ready for use. Fish can be large to ask an adjacent angler for assistance.
Carp may be held in the recovery sling to assist weighing and photographing - the maximum time should not exceed 10 mins. No carp to be placed in a sack.
Minimum age is 20 years for any exceptions please call to discuss.
No non-angling guests permitted on the fishery.
No boats inc inflatables to be brought on the premises.
3 rod maximum.
No braided mainline, naked chod rigs or leadcore.
No Twig rigs (old or new)
Minimum of 1 meter tubing or manufacturer prepared leaders i.e. Safezone, Fox etc. to be used
Pellets and suitably prepared Particles may be used in moderation.
No bait boats or Drones unless you're on a lake exclusive booking, then its up to the person who booked to decide if they are used.
Micro-barbed hooks only with maximum size 4.
Maximum lead size of 4oz.
Minimum line strength of 15lb including Zigs (with protective sleeve).
Strictly no Maggots
No artificial (plastic) bait
Fishing is allowed from designated swims only. Please do not damage the vegetation.
No dogs allowed
No rods to be left unattended (unofficial 40m with remote rule applies however please be aware that this could lead to you being in trouble with the Environment Agency).
No fires. You may use BBQ’s but please ensure these are placed on bricks or slabs provided, do not place directly on the grass
Badly damaged fish must be retained in a sling and reported to the emergency numbers immediately.
Fish care treatments should be used on all hook holds marks, damaged fins etc.
Pictures of all 40lb+ plus fish should be emailed to the fishery team within 2 days with your name and size of fish, date, bait used plus any other information you think applicable email address to use: martindawson@live.co.uk.
Catch report inc Angler Swim and fish weight to be submitted on completion of session or within 48hr
All rubbish to be taken away with you. Any angler with rubbish in their swim will be asked to leave and those leaving rubbish in a swim will be banned. If there is rubbish in your swim upon arrival, please report to this to the bailiff.
Emergency Numbers (to be used for emergency calls only): Martin 07531 910515 .
Poachers Pool Rules
As Above
Allowed to weight and photo fish out of the water
£150 carp care equipment deposit