Club Rules

Here is a quick guide to our rules and regulations:

For your safety:

• beware of any tripping hazards on the slipway or boat ramps
• you must not enter a boat without wearing a properly fitted buoyancy aid.
• circular orange lifebuoys are located around the reservoir margins.
• you must not stand up in a boat when under power.
• you must not wear waders whilst fishing from a boat.
• you must not wade further than the permitted depth (thigh high).
• you must not stay out in a boat beyond permitted time.
• first aid kits are available from the Angling Club.
• ensure you are familiar with safety equipment before you set out.

Dos and don'ts:

• do remember to sign in and out on the boat sheet.
• do remember to complete your return card and let us have it back.
• do report any diseased or damaged fish.
• do ensure you have a valid National Rod Licence and carry it with you.
• do dispose of lines/flies/litter responsibly.
• do ensure that you familiarise yourself with the full set of rules.
• do not park your vehicle on the reservoir track or slipway.
• do not get closer than 130 metres from the shore when under power.
• do not use any form of bait. Only tied flies and lures are allowed.
• do not kill any brown trout. All brown trout must be released.
• do not gut fish in boats or anywhere on the estate.
• do not use the trolling method. This is not permitted.
• do not fish in Rainbow Corner when sailors are on the water or cars are in the sailing club car park (see map inside).

A full set of rules is available on request.

Amendments

• Blithfield Anglers reserves the right to make any amendments to these regulations at any time including additions, subtractions and amendments.

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