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Wykeham Lakes – Rules – Coarse Fishing

• Day Tickets must be purchased before commencing fishing.

• Tickets are not transferable and rod sharing is not permitted.

• ANGLERS should be in possession of a valid Environment Agency Rod Licence before commencement of fishing.

• LITTER WILL NOT BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES AND ANGLERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FISHERY IF IN BREACH OF THIS RULE

• Barbless/Micro-barbed hooks only are to be used (Semi Barbless trebles are acceptable for Pike fishing).

• Keepnets may be used on the Match Lake only, unless authorised by the Management

• Unhooking mats are recommended for Pike and Carp over 5lb.

• Coarse Pellets only to be used.

• Non edible baits are not allowed i.e. artificial sweetcorn/ meat/bread etc

• No fixed leads/feeders are to be used.

• Children under 16 are not allowed on the Winter Lake unaccompanied.

• No dogs or radios.

• An angler may bring one non-fishing companion to the fishery. He/She must remain with the angler at all times or remain in the cabin or car park area.

• All fish should be returned to the water quickly and carefully.

• Fishing times will be as displayed at the lake entrance

• Night fishing is only permissible for Season Ticket Holders and their guests.

• No refunds will be given.

• Any infringement of the above rules will result in the individual being asked to leave the fishery.

THE PURCHASE OF A SEASON TICKET IS CONSIDERED AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE RULES

Anyone using the facilities at Wykeham Lakes do so entirely at their own risk and no liability will be accepted by the Management