- You have a duty of care to the fish, wildlife, those around you and to yourself. You also have a duty of care to yourself, please take care whilst on our lake, as we do not take responsibility for any personal harm. Please take care whilst on the fishery.
- We operate a 5mph speed limit at all times.
- All cars must be parked in the designated area. The Boathouse Lake accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to fishing tackle, cars, persons or any other property however caused.
- Guests/visitors – We are happy to welcome one accompanying guest for a charge of £5. The lake rules apply to any guests. Juniors (under 16s) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Although all of our swims are easily accessible, we do offer a helping hand should you need it.
- BBQ’s are allowed but must be raised off the ground, we will supply breeze blocks when requested.
- No loud radios, fires, swimming, heavy drinking or anti social behaviour.
- No litter to be left under any circumstances (including tea bags and cigarette butts), pegs will be checked.
- No fishing on a closed lake or stock ponds.
- No dogs allowed.
Rods
- 2 rod limit unless on exclusive booking
- No rods to be left unattended in the water at any time.
- Banned methods: – Beachcasting
- Minimum breaking strain line of 12lb.
- Boats inc Bait boats are allowed.
- Anglers must have current rod licence.
Bait
We at Boathouse Fisheries are dedicated to the welfare of our fish and providing them with the best feed possible is one of our top priorities. With this in mind we ask that all anglers welcomed on our lake use our pellet & maize and so must be purchased from us. If using your own boilie,, but we ask you use freezer boilie only.
- Anglers to use only freezer boilies.
- Peanuts, tiger nuts, trout pellets, shelf-life boilie, non-biodegradable baits (eg. plastic baits) and homemade baits are not allowed.
- Maggots casters, worms, pinkie and squatts are also banned in the months from 16 March to the end of October, so will only be allowed during the winter months.
- Waste bait is not to be disposed of in the waters. (If you wish we can take this off you to feed at a later date when it won’t interfere with other anglers session) and would be very much appreciated.
- Spombs can be used but only if a new float is attached.
Rig Rules
Please ensure the leads can drop off in the event of crack off or lost fish, safe zone leaders fished in-line often can particularly be very unsafe, with the lead unable to pass over the loop, creating a death rig. No Zig rigs are allowed.
This can be said about lead clips, if the sleeve is on too tight the lead won’t drop off. Please bare this in mind, if the lead doesn’t drop off with a shake off the hand, a fish certainly won’t get rid of it.
No longshank hooks are to be used. If you’re unsure please ask and one of our experienced staff will advise you, we are very happy to help you.
Only micro barbed hooks are to be used.
Fish Care Rules
Please note a bailiff maybe present at any time but if they are not and you catch a fish which looks to be over 30lbs please call our fishery manager. Number shall be given when you receive your booking confirmation.
Once you have netted a fish you MUST allow 5 minutes for them to recover in the landing net before removing them from the water. Please remove the fish from the water in a weigh sling.
Carp sacks are not allowed.
Mats and nets will be provided, please do not bring your own on to site.
Please provide your own carp care kit and use appropriately. The care of our fish is extremely important to us.
Please return the fish to the water as quickly as possible.
Facilities
There will be a shower and toilet on site for anglers to use. You will need to bring your own towel and sanitary products. Boathouse fisheries shall ensure the shower and toilet facilities are cleaned daily.
Anyone found breaking any of the lake rules will be asked to leave the fishery immediately and no refunds shall be given.
Contacting Management
Should you wish to contact our management team please email enquiries@boathousefisheries.com