• • Anglers must not bring the Federation’s name into disrepute.

• • Anglers must not behave in a way that endangers the environment, wildlife, livestock, other water users or the general public.

• • Notices (permanent or temporary) and bailiff’s instructions must be followed at all times.

• • All anglers must be in possession of a current Fishing License in addition to their season card, guest or day ticket as appropriate.

• • Gates must be kept closed and locked unless advised to the contrary.

• • Gate/lock codes must not be shared with non-members.

• • Anglers must not obstruct footpaths and bridleways with any part of a vehicle or item of tackle.

• • No litter.

• • No fires. (Above-ground BBQs and camping hobs/stoves are permitted but must be supervised at all times and not left unattended).

• • All fishing to be in accordance with the Environment Agency’s Freshwater Rod Fishing Rules and Rod Fishing Byelaws: Severn and Trent Catchments.

• • Rods which are fishing (cast out) must not be left unattended

• • A maximum of 2 rods per angler to be used simultaneously.

• • No multi-hook rigs.

• • No fish to be removed or introduced.

• • No night fishing – except Winthorpe and Girton.

• • Except where night fishing is permitted, anglers must leave the fishery overnight – no bivvying-up for a dawn start etc.

• • Permitted fishing times are strictly Civil Dawn to Civil Dusk, except where night fishing is permitted or where fishery-specific rules are in place.

• • No pleasure fishing from pegs reserved for matches until after the weigh-in has been concluded.

• • No launching of or fishing from boats or kayaks of any type on Federation waters.

• • No fishing in locks or in close proximity to them and no fishing adjacent to Newark Castle.

• • No touring caravans though camper vans are permitted at e.g. Winthorpe subject to ground conditions.

      Barbel handling and retention

Pleasure Angling

• • All anglers must follow the Barbel Society handling code
  • In exceptional circumstances and for extended recovery only, a single Barbel may be retained in a keepnet for a requisite period – Under no circumstances are multiple fish to be retained
  • Weighing and photographing of Barbel is permitted but the fish must be returned to the water as quickly as possible – fish welfare is paramount

Matches

• • No more than 4 Barbel over 5lb to be retained
  • Keepnets must be pegged-out facing upstream
  • Additional Barbel over 5lb to be weighed and returned immediately