Rules

• Drive very Slowly, you are driving on a Public Bridleway used by Walkers, Horses and Bikes.  
• Stop at the fishery office and sign in.
• You must have a Valid Enviromental Rod Licence. (No licence no fishing)
• No under 14yrs allowed onsite.
• 14yrs and over must be able to provide valid I.D when asked.
• 14yrs to 18yrs fishing must be accompanied by paid adult sharing a peg. 
• Gates Open 8am Locked 6.00pm
• Viewing by appointment only

Fish Welfare

• Do not strike to set the hook beyond reasonable force.
• Never lift fish above knee hieght, keep the fish wet and return ASAP.
• Padded mat or cradles must be used for unhooking.
• Sacking of fish is only permitted for wieghing only.
• No Keep nets.
• You must have and use fish care antiseptic when needed.
• Rods / Rigs must not be left unattended in the water (E.A. Rules state you must not be more than 3 meters from your rods) Reel in before leaving the peg.
• No Sleeping in Motor Homes / Vans when Fishing

Tackle 

• Barbless hooks only 
• No Mainline braid.
• Minimum 12lb Mainline 
• Minimum 12lb Hook Link 
• Minimun Hook Size 10
• No fixed lead RIgs
• In - Line method feeder only
• Minimum 1 x 30 inch wide landing net per Angler (No Net Sharing)
• Spombs must have a float attached.
• No Pole fishing or Whips or Spinning
• A Leader or Rig Tubing at minimum of 12 inches must be used to prevent scales being lifted while playing the fish. With exception for float fishing and fly fishing.
• Controller float surface fishing is allowed.

Bait - fresh soft is best

• No Tiger nuts
• No Bread 
• No Bait Boats

Biosecurity

• Landing nets and unhooking mats should be dipped in the disinfectant provided on arrival and before leaving site.
• If anglers have handled fish, they should be advised to thoughly clean thier hands with soap and water before leaving site. After cleaning with soap and water a hand gel should be applied. 

Peg info

• 2 Rods only per Angler if sharing a peg.
• Choose a peg on arrival and stay on it for the duration of your booked session. No moving pegs.
• Put your vehicle in the car park after unloading
• Fishery Gates are locked from 6.15pm to 8am
• No visiting guests allowed onsite.
• No take away deliveries.
• No Dogs.
• No Wading, No Swimming 
• No Heavy Drinking, No Weed Smoking, Drugs, Guns, Drones, Loud radios, Musical instruments, Petrol Generators
• BBQs Must be raised to pevent scorching and retain the ash. BBQ & Ashes must be taken away with you or put on the bonfire. 
• Green or Camo bivvy style shelters only.
• Take all your rubbish home. 

Advise

• All accidents must be recorded in the accident book in the fishery office.
• First aid kit is in the Fishery office or call 999
• Caution should be taken when net dipping in disinfectant, ask for assistance if unsure. You are responcible for your own personal pretective equipment.
• Caution should be taken, when walking around the lake & night, trip hazards are present e.g uneven ground, rabbit holes, slippery surface, bare roots and branches.
• Caution should be taken camping under trees - Falling branches.
• Fishing should stop when lightening is present.
• Lake water is cold, the edges shallow but with steep holes, avoid falling in. Life rings are positioned around the lake to be used only to save life.

Legal

• It is a condition of payment that we have the right to search your vehicle at any time.
• It is a condition of payment that you have read the rules on the website.
• Provide a fishing club Character Reference, if asked for.
• The removal, killing, eating or transfer of any fish will mean a claim by the owners for full compensation.
• Neither the company nor its employees shall be held responsible for loss or damage to any of your property however caused.
• Anglers, guests or visitors are not entitled to make any claim against Gweryd lakes or employees of any loss, injury or theft.
• We reserve the right to cancel any booking at any time.
• We reserve th right to alter these terms at any time without prior notice.