Whinwhistle Coarse Fishery Fishery Rules

General Fishery Rules

  • Anglers must be in possession of a valid rod licence
  • Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or over at all times and are the sole responsibility of their parent(s), guardian(s)
  • Anyone under 18 night fishing must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or over at all times and are the sole responsibility of their parent(s), guardian(s)
  • Upon arrival, all landing nets, mats/cradles and slings must be absolutely dry
  • No keep nets – permitted on match days only – two will be required
  • Feeder fishing – must be running line – not locked
  • No bolt rigs
  • Poles – 13.5 meters – match days on Keepers Lake when double banked
  • Barbless micro barbed hooks only
  • Unhooking Mats: On the Specimen Lake – The minimum requirement is for fully sided mats. Cradles are the preferred option.
  • Toilet facilities have been provided. These MUST be used without exception
  • Please do not throw unused bait in the water after fishing – please take it home
  • Please take home any litter and broken/unwanted fishing tackle
  • We have a first aid kit on site for customer use however we do not have a qualified first aider
  • Clubs booking our water must use there own public liability insurance
  • Under NO circumstances should fish be removed from the premises
  • NO bait boats
  • NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES

Bait Rules

Permitted Baits

  • Maggots
  • Caster/Hemp
  • Worm
  • Sweetcorn
  • Bread, not floating
  • Bloodworm & Joker
  • Luncheon meat (hook only),
  • Groundbait (one kilo dry limit)
  • Pellets
  • Boilies
  • Pike fishing;
    • River fishing;
      • When using trebles or snap tackle, only one hook to be barbed, which means the other two hooks are barbless.
      • Lures or Spinners can be used
      • Dead bait only
      • Minimum 18lb line or braid

    • Lake fishing

      • Single circle hook only, NO Trebles to be used on the lakes.
      • Dead bait only
      • Minimum 18lb line or braid

All baits available at Romsey Bait and tackle shop on site can be used.

Banned Baits

  • No zigging
  • No Lures or Spinners to be used (except on the River)
  • Floating baits
  • No Homemade baits
  • Cat food, dog food or nuts

ANGLERS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF ANY BAIT OTHER THAN THOSE PERMITTED MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES

If in any doubt – Please ask, prior to fishing.

Rod licences

All anglers must have a rod licence, available from any Post Office or via the government website here.