RULES & REGS

Wylands Angling Centre Rules & Regulations

In the interest of consideration towards fellow anglers and the conversation of our precious wildlife habitat, all visitors are respectfully asked to observe the following regulations whilst at Wylands:

No fishing without a national fishing licence
No fish to be removed from or brought onto the centre
No barbed hooks
No keepnets (except in booked matches)
All nets to be dipped in the tanks provided before fishing commences
No fish to be lifted above knee height
No fish to be kept in carp sacks
No noise or running about on the banks
No unattended fishing gear to be left in swims
No rubbish, line etc to be left in the swims when you leave
No cars parked or left; outside of official areas
No speed in excess of 5mph on farm tracks
No swimming
No radios
No bait boats
No open fires
No barbecues without prior permission; and they must be raised above the ground so as not to burn the grass
No climbing over farm fences and gates
No trespassing in or around farm buildings
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
Always use unhooking mats

Bait Bans:Tiger Nuts and Peanuts

Catfish Rules
In addition to the rules and regulations stated above, those wishing to fish on Maisies Lake must adhere to the following rules:

Fishing on our catfish lake must be booked in advance
2.5lb test curve rods minimum
All equipment to be inspected prior to fishing
Nets, mats, slings, to be disinfected in dip provided before fishing
42 inch landing net minimum
5ft mat size minimum
Barbless hooks only, no micro barbs or crimped barbs
15lb line minimum
No braid on the mainline
No bent hook rigs, single hooks only
Maximum casting weight 3oz
Back leads to be used
No keep nets or sacks to be used
No live baiting
No lure fishing
No fish to be held above knee level
Fishing on designated areas numbered 1-8 only
Anglers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
No beach caster rigs
2 rods maximum
No fixed leads
No rods to be left unattended at any time
Anglers must leave their swims promptly at the end of their session

National Rod Licences
Please note it is an offence contrary to Article 3 of the Sea Fish Licensing Order 1992 for anyone over the age of 12 to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England, Wales or the Border Esk Region in Scotland without a valid licence.

National rod licences are available to purchase from Wyland International Angling Centre. Please ask at Reception when you visit. Alternatively you can purchase a licence online at the Environment Agency.