Fishing Rules

Fish care and your safety are our priority, Please read and understand all rules before fishing at Parkside

Valid EA Rod Licence

18 Years +

No Guests under 15

Carp care kit

FISHING RULES – PARKSIDE FISHERY

FISH CARE AND YOUR SAFETY

Fish care and your safety are our priority.

A valid Environment Agency Rod Licence is required
Anglers must be 18 years or over
No guests under the age of 15
A full carp care kit is mandatory

FISH CARE

The care and welfare of our carp is our number one priority. All anglers must follow these rules, along with any advice or instructions given by management or the bailiff.

All carp must be removed from the water by folding the landing net within the retainer or weigh sling, ensuring all fins are flat to the body before lifting out. Fish must then be placed directly into a cradle.

Any handling of fish for photographs must be done below waist height and over a cradle. Anglers are strongly advised to be on their knees. Fish must be out of the water for the minimum time possible to reduce stress.

Any angler fortunate enough to catch carp over 30lb must notify a member of management or the bailiff. This allows us to regularly monitor the condition of our stock.

GENERAL RULES

The minimum angler age is 15; anglers under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times
No persons under the age of 15 are permitted onto Parkside Fishery, including the lakeside lodges
Vehicles must be parked in the designated free car park outside the lake gates
Do not block any gates and ensure all gates remain closed at all times
Barrows may be used around the lake; no vehicle access to the waterside is permitted
Fishing is only allowed from designated swims
Anglers must remain on their own swim, even if others appear unoccupied
Guests with disabilities are welcome; please contact us prior to arrival to discuss any requirements

NIGHT FISHING

Night fishing is permitted on selected swims only
Night fishing must be pre-booked in advance via the Swimbooker app
Night fishing is charged at £40 per 24-hour session
Fishing overnight without a valid night fishing booking is not permitted
All anglers night fishing must comply with all fish care, safety, and lake conduct rules

DETAILED FISHING RULES

All anglers must have a full carp care kit in their possession or will not be permitted to fish
All landing nets must be dipped in the provided tanks before use
Minimum 42 inch landing net (two landing nets are strongly advised)
Large cradles with sides must be used and must be fully wet before use
Maximum of 2 rods per angler
Fishing is only permitted within the designated peg area
Rods must never be left unattended; if you leave your swim, rods must be reeled in
Minimum 15lb mainline (no braided mainline permitted)
Maximum 2.5oz leads (inline, pear, or dumpy leads only)
Hook sizes must be a minimum size 6 and a maximum size 4 (barbless or micro-barbed only)
No particles, tiger nuts, or crushed nuts permitted
No spodding or spombing is permitted at any time
No zig rigs or plastic baits including pop-up corn or foam
Rigs must be semi-fixed or free-running (no fixed rigs, bolt rigs, or magic twig rigs)
A minimum of 18 inches of leader or tubing must be used above the lead (no bare line)
Stage stands are not permitted; rod pods are advised (bank sticks may be used where ground allows)
All fish must be returned as soon as possible after weighing
No sacking of fish at any time
No entering the water or swimming at any time
If a boat is required, management or the bailiff must be notified and will take appropriate action

CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR

All litter must be bagged and taken home
No barbecues or fires permitted
Respect other anglers, management, and the bailiff
Any antisocial behaviour will result in you being asked to leave and may lead to a ban

Management and the bailiff reserve the right to rig check at any time. This may occur more than once. These checks are carried out to ensure rules are being followed and to protect our carp.

Any breach of these rules may result in fishing being stopped or the angler being required to leave the fishery.

POLITE NOTICE TO ALL ANGLERS

During spawning periods, management may suspend all angling.
Fishing will resume once spawning activity has ceased and the carp have had time to rest.

This rule is in place to reduce fish stress and prevent foul hooking during sensitive periods.

By fishing at Parkside Fishery, it is accepted that you have read and understood these rules.
If you require clarification on any rule, please contact us before arrival, as failure to comply may result in removal from the lake.

Our rules are to protect our Fish and our guests. By fishing at Parkside it is accepted you have read and understood our rules. Please contact us before arrival if you require clarification on any of our rules as failure to adhere to these will result in you being asked to leave our lake.