MEMBERSHIP

Angling Waters operates on a premium membership basis.
Membership gives you 24 hour access to all of our core membership lakes subject to time restrictions.

There are 2 memberships available subject to availability….
Winter membership – £250 – 6 months – 1st October – 31st March
Full membership – £450 – 12 months from date joined

Existing members MUST renew by the 1st March that year to secure their next ticket.
Tickets will then be offered on a first come first served basis.

ALL of our venues are strictly private and are not open to the public.
Gate codes and exact locations will be available on the ‘my account’ page once paid for your membership.
Gate codes change randomly throughout the year and are always updated on the ‘my account’ page.
Please always check before leaving for your session.

RULES

Our rules are in place to protect our fish, waters and the experience of every angler.
By fishing an Angling Waters venue, you agree to follow the rules below and comply with any reasonable instruction given by fishery staff or bailiffs.
Failure to follow these rules may result in your ticket or membership being forfeited without refund.

PARKING & ACCESS

• Please park only in the designated car parks and parking areas provided.
• Never block gates, entrances, tracks or access routes.
• Parking or driving on grassed areas is strictly prohibited.
• Vehicles must not be parked on public roads surrounding the fishery unless specifically permitted.
• Certain waters may have specific parking and access arrangements. Please follow all signage and instructions provided by the fishery team.

FISHING & GUESTS

• Swims cannot be reserved.
• Arrival and departure must take place during daylight hours only. Please do not arrive at or leave the venue during unsociable hours.
• Swims and rods must not be left unattended.
• Please respect other anglers at all times and avoid causing unnecessary disturbance.
• Keep noise to a minimum and respect the peaceful nature of the fishery.
• Lighting should be kept discreet and used only when necessary.
• Guests are permitted only if they are your child, husband, wife or partner.

• Guests are welcome to fish but may only use one of your allocated rods, in the same swim as a member and must not exceed your permitted rod allowance. For example 3 rods total, 2 rods for 1 member, 1 rod for 1 guest.

RODS & LICENCES

• A maximum of three rods per angler may be used at any time.
• Rods must never be left unattended.
• The Pond is strictly one rod only, with no night fishing permitted.

FISH CARE & HANDLING

Fish welfare is our highest priority.
• A suitable, adequately padded unhooking mat or cradle must be used when handling any fish.
• Fish must never be held while standing.
• Always keep fish as low to the ground as possible when photographing or returning them.
• Carp sacks are strictly prohibited.
• Floating retention slings may only be used temporarily, for a maximum of 15 minutes, while scales, cameras and fish-care equipment are prepared.
• Fish must never be transferred between waters.
• No fish may be removed from the fishery or deliberately killed. Any suspected theft or deliberate harm to fish may be reported to the police.
• Bringing live fish onto the fishery from an outside source is strictly prohibited.

TACKLE & RIG SAFETY

• All rigs must allow the fish to free itself from the lead should the main line break.
• Permanently fixed or unsafe lead arrangements are not permitted.
• Fishery staff and bailiffs may inspect rigs at any time.
• An appropriate unhooking mat or cradle must be available and ready for use.
• No Leadcore.

BAIT & EQUIPMENT

• No plastic/fake baits on any kind.
• Spombs and spods must be used with an appropriate float attachment.
• Bait boats are permitted only within your designated fishing area and must never be used around islands.
• Maggots are permitted but must be used in sensible quantities.

PREDATOR FISHING

• Pike fishing is permitted only between 1st October and 31st March, unless otherwise stated.
• Live bait is strictly prohibited.
• Only suitable sea deadbaits may be used.

WADING & WATER SAFETY

• Wading is not permitted for the purpose of placing or positioning rigs.
• Wading may only take place where absolutely necessary to safely net or release a fish and only in shallow, safe areas.
• Your personal safety must always come first.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

Unless specifically authorised by the fishery, the following are prohibited:

• Boats, drones, swimming, fires, guns or weapons, illegal drugs, excessive drinking, loud music, or any behaviour that may disturb other anglers, wildlife or neighbouring properties.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.

BBQs & COOKING

• Raised BBQs may be used.
• BBQs must be kept safely off the ground to prevent damage to grass or surrounding areas.
• Disposable BBQs must never be placed directly onto the ground.
• Any angler causing damage through the careless use of a BBQ will be asked to leave the fishery.

NO LITTER

• Please take everything you bring onto the fishery home with you.
• This includes bait bags, fishing line, cigarette ends, food packaging and all other rubbish.

Anyone leaving litter behind will be asked to leave the fishery and may face a ban without refund.