As a team we have considered these rules carefully and given considered to the safety of our fish and other park users. If you decide to join our fishery you are accepting that you will abide by these rules with no exceptions
.• A valid Environmental Agency rod licence(s) are required to fish our waters
. • Membership cards must be with you at all times.
• Unhooking mats and suitable landing nets are mandatory when fishing for Carp and Pike
. • It is forbidden to remove any fish of any size or species from our fishery
. • Do not introduce any fish of any species to our fishery.
• A limit of two rods only to be used between April and October. However, three rods may be used from November to March if you hold correct rod licences.
• No unauthorised pruning or trimming of bankside trees and foliage
. • No drug use or alcohol abuse
• Rods must be always attended unless removed and made safe by removing bait. If found unattended, lines will be removed from water and made safe by our authorised bailiff team.
• Barbless or micro-barb hooks are permitted for Carp or general course fishing
. • Anglers may periodically be required to retrieve their baited rigs for rig checks by appointed bailiffs.
• No bait boats
• No keep nets, except during official matches organised by match secretary
. • Fish care kit must be used when fishing for preditors & carp
. • Long-stay anglers must ensure their toilet habits are carried out in a considerate and respectful manner. (Do not leave toilet paper or excrement around the lakes).
• Anglers must not allow their fishing tackle to impede the pathways or walkways around the lakes
• The use of thigh waders or chest waders are not permitted, unless to enable the safe landing of fish.
• All litter must be removed from your swim prior to setting up and before leaving our fishery
. • Strictly no fishing in the roped off conservation area, which includes baiting or pre-baiting in this area. This also includes the borrow pit
. • Fishing may be temporarily halted during the spawning season to minimise risks to the lake’s stock. (Please consult our Facebook or Website pages during these months).
• Torches and lighting devices should be used considerately during the night
. • The boat house swims cannot be used between 11am and 5pm when the boats are open for business
Preditor Rules
• Preditor fishing from Oct 1st to 31st March
. • Correct nets/mats etc. should be used.
• No treble hooks when preditor fishing, single microbarb hooks only, this includes lure and dead bait fishing.
• MINIMUM 15lb line when fishing for Pike. Wire trace mandatory.
As a team, we have considered these rules carefully and given consideration to the safety of our fish and other park users. If you decide to join our fishery, you are accepting that you will abide by these rules with NO exceptions.
Tilgate Park Fisheries
www.tilgateparkfisheries.com
