Things to know ...

• Fishing is permitted from dawn to dusk getting set up
  

• Please fish only from the constructed pegs

• All nets, weighing slings and carp mats must be dipped in the net dip by the entrance gate
  

• Suitable balanced tackle, an unhooking mat, a landing net and a disgorger must be used for catching and landing fish
  

• Landing mats are available from Reception free of charge with a small deposit
  

• Avoid fishing close to the floating islands; gabions suspended below give protection from predators

• No boilies, nuts or ground bait

• Fishing is only available to guests staying on the park

• A current Environment Agency rod licence is required for anglers over 12yrs; you can purchase online or from the Post Office
  

• Children under 16yrs must be supervised by an adult

• Luscombe lake and Trusham lake are for over 18s only

• The use of keep nets and carp sacks is prohibited

• The use of bolt rigs is prohibited

• Barbless hooks only

• A valid fishing permit is required; please purchase from Reception before fishing
  

• Daily or weekly permits available

• Evening permits available from 4pm

• One permit is required per person

• Permits are available for one or two rods

• Concessions are available for senior citizens and juniors

• Please dispose of all litter, line and hooks responsibl in the bins provided
  

• Please reel in when leaving a peg

• Unused bait should be put in the bin

• If you can’t resist feeding the ducks, please feed on banks and not in waters

• Lead harms the environment; use lead-free shot only

• Carp unhooking mats must be set up ready to use before you start fishing
  

• All fish must be netted when caught

• Always handle fish with wet hands

• You must carry and use a good quality, barrel type disgorger – available from the tackle shop

• For deep hooked fish, cut line as close as possible to the hook and return fish to the water immediately

• The use of Klin-ik antiseptic to cleanse the hook wound and any other wound is requested
  

• For larger hooks, artery forceps should be used

• Fish should be returned to the water promptly, but please do allow the fish time to recover before releasing

• No swinging in of fish or handling of fish back to water; all fish must be returned to water using a net so there is no chance of it being dropped