The NDPF Committee has decided to introduce additional necessary rules for the upcoming 2025/2026 season.
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5 days/4 nights maximum stay at Winthorpe with no overnight return for 1 week.
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Drones only to be used with permission from Secretary
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No peg saving whatsoever.
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Alcohol consumption, whilst on any fisheries, must not exceed national driving limits.
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No recreational drugs whatsoever on any fishery
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No Winthorpe guest tickets will be available until 1 July; online & tackle shops.
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No tents or camping tents or family tents to be used on any fishery; bivvies or fishing shelters only.
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Unhooking mats are advisory, but compulsory for specimen anglers.
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1 member + 1 fishing guest OR 2 children (under 16) maximum. Children must be supervised at all times.
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No waiting or access to Sheldon’s before 6 am.
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Anglers to be no more than 10m from their rods whilst fishing including sleeping or sheltering in vehicles. If a vehicle cannot be within 10 m of the rods at any time for any reason, then a bivvy or fishing shelter must be used. If no bivvy or shelter is available, then rods must be reeled in until the angler can return to within 10m.
You can find all the rules Here.