Consortium Rules & Regulations

 

 

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ANY MEMBER FOUND BREAKING THE RULES WILL FACE A BAN OR POSSIBLY EXPULSION FROM THE CONSORTIUM

 

GENERAL RULES

1    All anglers must be in possession of a current E.A. Licence

2    A strict speed limit of 5 m.p.h. in the park.

3    Parking only in designated areas.

4    Pole and whips must not be used near overhead cables

5    No boats including bait boats anywhere on the fishery

6    No swimming or wading anywhere on the fishery

7    Strictly no unauthorised swim clearance or building

8    No open fires or barbeques

9    No litter.

     All litter and debris within the swim and surrounding areas is the responsibility of the angler present regardless of origin and must be removed on leaving the swim

10  Maximum 2 rods on rivers and channel, 3 rods on lakes

11  An angler can only occupy one swim at any time and must not interfere with any angler in adjoining swims. FIRST 3 SWIMS BELOW HOLYFIELD WEIR, NO BIVIES ON THE PATHWAY

12  Rods must be within reach at all times,

       When temporally leaving your swim, hooks / lines must be on the bank with the bait removed

13  Minimum 28" size knotless Mesh landing net to be used,  along with appropriate unhooking equipment. (40" for carp and pike)                                                                    

14  No fish may be placed directly on the ground, mats must be used, knotless Mesh Nets or slings must be used to transport fish back to the water

       Cloths must not be used to hold/handle any fish.

15  Knotless keepnets can be used for silvers but not for Carp, Barbel or Pike. In certain conditions their use may be suspended.

16  All fish to be returned from the swim where caught

17  Persons must not attempt to remove fish from the fishery

 

FISH WELFARE

 

18  Weighing and photographic equipment must be ready for use before any catches to reduce out of water times.

     No fish to be photographed above knee height

 

CARP RULES

 

19  The use of nuts is strictly prohibited

20  No fixed leads or bent hooks

21  No sacks or keepnets

      Nets or slings must be used to transport fish back to the water,

 

PREDATOR RULES

 

22  No live or dead baiting between 1st April and 30th Sept.

23  Lure fishing is allowed all season

24  Live bait must be caught on the day on the pit / river being fished

25  Minimum line strength of 15lbs must be used

26  Wire traces [min18”x20lbs] must be used, no mono or fluorocarbon

27  Semi barbless hooks must be used

28  Bite detection equipment must show drop back bites and runs.

29  Long forceps and wire cutters must be carried

30  No sacks or tunnels

 

CONDUCT

 

31  Offensive conduct or behaviour will not be tolerated. Intimidation of any kind to bailiffs, other anglers, authority personnel or members of the public will be classed as a Gross Misconduct Offence and may result in a ban from the Fishers Green Consortium waters and all LVRPA controlled fisheries.

32  Anglers must not commit any act whatsoever which may interfere or cause offence to other persons. This includes the use of generators, audio or TV equipment

33  Written permission is required from Fishers Green Consortium for the filming and recording of all media for the purpose of commercial use or advertising and posting on social media.

       This is also a requirement of the Lee Valley Regional Parks Authority

34  Anglers must not engage in any activity or angling practice which endangers the fishery quality or health of the fish,

35  The LVRPA & Fishers Green Consortium accepts no responsibility for any injury, illness, loss or damage to persons or property in connection with facilities provided at the venue.

                                     

THE COMMITTEE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE SECTIONS OR THE FISHERY AT TIMES OF LOW WATER LEVELS

 

Thank you in advance for your co-operation.