Fishery Rules and Regulations
for dayticket and season ticket anglers.

2008/2009

SEASON TICKET PRICES FOR 2008 / 2009 - £400 FOR NEW MEMBERS AND £330 FOR EXISTING MEMBERS.
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO PUT YOUR DETAILS ON THE WAITING LIST FOR THE 2009/2010 SEASON.

1. All anglers must sign in on arrival and sign out on departure. When signing out, all fish caught must be reported to the fishery manager or the bailiffs.

2. Barbed Hooks only. No ‘nuts’ or ‘pellets’ of any kind to be used. Only pellets purchased on the fishery can be used – these are non-oil based.

3. ‘Sensible’ rigs must be used, and in the event of line breakage the ‘lead’ must
be able to free itself from the rest of the terminal tackle easily.

4. Swimming and tree climbing are strictly forbidden.

5. No shockleaders or lead core of any kind to be used. Braid can be used (marker rods and spod rod’s).

6. Main line only. This must be a minimum of 15 lb. breaking strain. On Fox's coarse lake a min of 6-8lbs can be used.

7. We observe a 3 rod limit at all times. No rods may be left unattended with lines cast in or with baited hooks, this includes marker floats. Anglers must hold the appropriate E A licenses.

8. No remote controlled bait boats or floating aids to be used for baiting swims. The fishery boats are to be used for the release of snagged fish only.

9. The use of adequate unhooking mats is compulsory. Fish can be sacked for a minimum amount of time for photography purposes only.

10. Members are permitted to fish for 48 hours in any one week. Session fishing is permitted, however this must be booked in advance. Each individual angler is allocated 2 weeks (10 days) per year

11 ‘Day Ticket’ anglers are allowed to fish Wyre and Bantons lakes from 8.00 am Monday to 8.00 am Friday from the 16th of June until the 1st of March the following year.

12. Swim monopolizing between season ticket holders is not allowed.

13. All anglers fish on Wyreside Lakes at their own risk.

14. All anglers must park their vehicles in the designated car parks. Vehicles must not be parked alongside or at the back of the swims – (unless the swims are designed to do so).

15. All visitors to season ticket holders must report into Reception before entering onto the property.
All entrance and exit gates onto the fishery will be open from 7am and closed at dusk.

16. Anglers must behave responsibly with regards to the intake of alcohol when fishing on the lakes. We uphold a ZERO TOLERANCE TO DRUGS policy and have direct contact with the local police.

17. Anglers are allowed 1 dog and 1 spectator only. Any friends or relatives who wish to stay must do so in the camping field or any of the other accommodation at Wyreside Lakes.

18. All anglers must abide by the fishery rules, if any of the rules are not adhered to, this will result in the retraction of your season ticket (without refund).

19. Access to the Lakes with vehicles is via the gravel track. All vehicles on the Fishery must abide by the 10 mph speed limit. Cars must be parked in the designated parking areas. Vehicles must not be parked alongside or at the back of the swims. Under no circumstances should vehicles be driven around the lakes or on any grassed areas.

20. Anglers should note that the Fishery will be secured at night. The fishery opening times are from 7am till 7pm (march - october). 8am till 5pm (november -february). The main gate will be locked at 10.30pm and re-opened at the above scheduled times.

21. No fires or radios are permitted. Dogs on leads only. (There is now a £1 charge per night for dogs).

22. All fish, of any kind, must be returned to the Lakes as quickly as possible after being caught. It is a condition that all anglers have proper unhooking mats for the return of fish.

23. All litter, including discarded lines, hooks and baits must be taken when leaving the Fishery. There is a bin area in front of the permit office.

24. All anglers must disinfect their fishing tackle before entering the Fishery.

25. No weapons of any kind may be taken onto the Fishery.

26. We reserve the right to close the lake by advance notice for purposes of holding competitions etc. The number of occasions will however be kept to a minimum.

27. No rods may be left unattended with lines cast in or with baited hooks.