FISHERY RULES
Please ensure all rules are read and followed at all times
Nobody likes rules but we have placed the following into effect to ensure the welfare of our stock and the safety of our customers. Most of the rules are quite standard across the sport but please do take time to read and understand them. If you have any doubts then please feel free to contact a member of the Pheasants Wood Fishery team.
Woodcock Lake Rules
Day tickets are 10.30am to 8.30pm - pegs maybe free earlier but phone in advance
Overnight stays must leave the peg by 10am on their day of departure
All nets, mats, slings must be dipped before fishing
3 rods maximum
Leaders are allowed or minimum 18” of tubing - all rigs must allow fish to drop the lead - if you are unsure ask the baliff
No plastic baits to be used, toppers need to be fully digestible
15lb main line minimum
Double pegs must be fished as doubles (2 anglers) Friday, Saturday and Sunday
No braided main line - braided hook lengths are fine
No naked chod rigs
Micro barb or barbed hooks only - Size 2 - 10 hooks only
No Dogs unless agreed by bailiff
Fish must be returned to water as soon as photos are done
Carp care kit is essential and used on every fish caught
No unattended rods unless on the next swim any further is too far
Life jackets must be warn if out in the boat
Bait boats are allowed, but must be used with care to other anglers
All anglers must make there own booking as we do not take group booking
Tiger nuts can be used but must be checked on the day by bailiff before being used
All cars must be parked on car park, barrows will be needed
Guests need to be made known to the bailiff, we only allow one guest per angler and they must be a partner or child. Excessive noise will not be tolerated, please respect other anglers and enjoy your fishing
Rig checks will be checked at some point during your visit
Gates open at 8am
Bins are provided in the car park - please use them
Snipes Lake Rules
1 rod only £10 - feeder, float or poles only - no carp rods/alarms to be used on Snipes lake
Gates open at 8am fishing allowed till 7pm
All cars must be parked on car park - please do not drive on grass
No Dogs unless agreed by bailiff
One non-fishing guest per angler - this can only be a partner or child
Fish must be returned to water as soon as photos are done
No unattended rods
Rig checks may be done during your visit
Please take litter home
No unaccompanied children under 14 yrs
Barbless hooks only, any other forms of hook are not allowed
Branded carp pellets only, or purchased on site only
No meat, artificial bait
Minimum 4inch hooklength
No overshotted pole floats
No standing up with fish in your hands, unhooking matt must be used, do not place carp on the grass or peg - you will be asked to leave if this is seen
Only one person fishing per peg
No Floating poles, rattlers, braided line or free lining
Ledgers and swim feeders to be free running
All nets including any slings or unhooking mats must be dipped and fully dried on the bank before being used
2 Keepnets in matches, Carp in one, Silvers in another
Maximum match weight per keepnet 60lb
Matches to be run 10am to 3pm (5 hours only)
No lure fishing of any kind