**YOU MUST READ THE FOLLOWING RULES BEFORE VISITING ANY WATERS. YOU MUST HAVE EITHER ACCESS TO YOUR ELECTRONIC OR PHYSICAL MEMBERSHIP PERMIT WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING ASKED TO LEAVE THE WATER, NO EXCEPTIONS**

 

The rules governing members and other persons fishing waters or at club events are based on item 33 of the club constitution, which will apply to any situation not specifically covered by the rules below.

Item 33

All members and other persons taking part in any activity organised by the club must conduct themselves in a fair and sporting manner and must show consideration and respect for fish and other wildlife: crops, vegetation and animals, property, fellow anglers and other water users, local residents and landowners or any other persons.

PLEASE NOTE: Club rules must be scrupulously observed but in any other situation not covered specifically all persons will be expected to act responsibly. The advice or ruling of any club bailiff or official must be observed immediately, even if disagreed with. Any objection to such a ruling should be made to the Secretary in writing within seven days, for consideration by the Committee.

Members who are aware of infringements, which they are unable to prevent, are responsible for ensuring that these are reported to a club official. The Committee is empowered to take whatever action it deems appropriate against any offenders.

1. Any member fishing club waters or taking part in any activity organised by the club must carry with them a current membership card (physical or electronic), and current Environment Agency rod license (physical or electronic). These must be produced at the request of any club official, bailiff, EA Official or other member on production of their card. All Environment Agency regulations and bylaws must be obeyed at all times on club waters. Cards and permits are not transferable: any member contravening this rule will be told to leave the water.

PLEASE NOTE: In exceptional circumstances the “water specific” rules may be changed during a membership year. These changes will be emailed to the membership and updated on the website where applicable. Members should ensure they are aware of the “water specific” rules prior to fishing.

2. All members (including juniors) are responsible for ensuring they are familiar with all club rules and any “water specific” rules before commencing fishing. All members must accept the advice or ruling of any club official or bailiff, or any other member who draws their attention to any contravention of club rules. All tackle, bags, boxes, bivvies etc. and cars parked on club car parks shall be available for examination when requested by any club official or bailiff.
3. No person using any club waters shall cause or allow any damage to property, trees, banks, fencing, or crops etc.
4. No person using the club’s waters shall cause, or allow, any action, which causes offence or disturbance to another person whilst on club waters.
5. No angler shall dispose of any litter, including surplus bait on club waters, car parks or adjoining land.
6. All anglers, especially long stay anglers, must ensure they have sufficient provisions to meet their toiletry requirements. Bailiffs will ask what provisions have been made to comply with this rule. If provisions are not considered adequate enough: members will be asked to leave the water.

All foul waste must be bagged and removed, failure to comply WILL result in a lifetime ban.

7. Where available, all cars must be parked in authorised car parks or parking areas in a courteous manner. All vehicles are parked at the members own risk. Access to waters is via designated routes only.
8. The carriage of firearms or other weapons of any kind is banned on club waters (except where permission has been granted by the committee). The use of laser pens is prohibited on ALL club waters.
9. Non-prescribed behavioral changing substances, including alcohol, are banned on club waters. Anyone in possession of or affected by such substances whether or not consumed or administered on club managed sites will be deemed as being a breach of this rule. This WILL result in a lifetime ban.
10. The lighting of fires (including barbecues) or camping is not permitted on club waters.
11. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FISH BE REMOVED FROM OUR WATERS (DEAD OR ALIVE) AND TAKEN OFFSITE.
12. Fishing is permitted from designated pegs only, apart from rivers and canals or where specified in “water specific rules”. Fishing is not allowed nearer than ten yards from another angler except on designated pegs, or by mutual agreement.
13. On all waters the casting no more than half-way etiquette must be observed at all times, unless the bank opposite you is vacant of another member.
14. No more than two baited rods may be in use on any club waters (except where specific water rules allow). If two members are on a designated double peg, they are each allowed the maximum permitted number of rods.
15. You are not allowed to use a spomb to introduce bait unless it is used in conjunction with a ‘spomb float’ attachment.
16. The retaining of fish in any form of net, container or retention system is allowed up to a maximum 15 mins to allow for self-takes. The sacking of fish is forbidden on club waters.

Exception – Keepnets are permitted to be used for pleasure fishing on canals and rivers controlled by the Club and in official Club matches. All fish under 2lb must be kept in a separate keepnet from fish over this weight. Barbel of any weight must be weighed and released immediately. No fish are to be kept longer than five hours and nets must be in sufficient depth of water.

17. ALL NETS, UNHOOKING MATS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE THOROUGHLY DRIED BEFORE TAKEN TO THE WATER’S EDGE AND NO STINK BAGS TO BE AT THE WATERSIDE.
18. Anglers fishing club waters must observe any close season and restrictions imposed by the Committee in addition to those of any statutory authority. Course fish close season 15th March to 15th June inclusive and only apply to rivers, streams, etc.

18. Any audio devices including mobile phones must not be audible to any other person. When using bite alarms and torches consideration must be shown to other anglers.
19. No person shall leave a rod or rods unattended. All persons must, when fishing, be able to have sufficient control over their rods. Anglers are permitted up to 10 meters (3 meters on rivers) from their rods, as long as they are in possession of a bite alarm receiver.
20. The use of boats, except those provided by the club is forbidden.
21. The use of Bait boats is permitted on all waters unless specified in the “water specific rules”

Anglers using bait boats MUST under no circumstances enter the water to retrieve a lost or broken bait boat. Bait boats are to be used at the owner’s risk, the club will not be held responsible for any damage or loss to any bait boat.

23. The junior membership permit is open for children aged between 12 to 16 years old. All junior anglers on club waters must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.

Subject to “water specific” rules, Junior members can ONLY fish whilst being accompanied by an adult. Juniors that hold a permit may fish on the adjacent peg to a responsible adult member, and that member takes full responsibility for the junior members actions.

Accompanying adults of the junior members must be added to the junior members Clubmate account prior to fishing.

Senior members may take their spouse, partner and up to two children or grandchildren (under the age of 16 years old) with them.

These persons must be added to the members Clubmate account prior to fishing. This procedure carries no extra charge. They must also occupy the same peg.

Each member must adhere to the club’s maximum rod limit per peg at all times (see “water specific” rules for the water you are fishing). This applies even when fishing with a guest: the combined number of rods used on a single peg may not exceed the permitted maximum. Members are responsible for ensuring both their own fishing and their guest’s fishing remain within this rule.

24. No angler shall spend longer than the maximum permitted time (see water specific rules). No angler shall return to the same venue they vacated within a 24-hour period.
25. During the period of the 15th of March to the 15th June inclusive, only members with a valid overstamp ticket are permitted to fish the overstamp waters below.
    
    Belmont Complex
    Catchpenny Pool
    Nunsmere
    Lymm Vale
    Founders Pool
    Sparrow Grove & Tetton Flash
    Wrinehill Pool
26. The club allows barbless/micro barbed hooks only (No crimping down barbs). Fishing leads and feeders must be fished to allow them to be discharged if snagged. The club allows the use of leader material, safe- zone or lead free preferred.
27. The provision and appropriate use of unhooking mats is compulsory on ALL Lymm Angling Club waters, regardless of the species being targeted, these must be of an appropriate size. Fish care treatment must be carried by all members. Any member fishing for specimen sized fish must carry a water receptacle as a refresh bucket to keep the fish wet at all times.

Minimum size landing net to be used for Specimen Catfish/Carp 42” and above. Minimum 15lbs line when fishing for Specimen Catfish/Carp.

28. Bivvies are allowed provided they are purpose made for anglers or of a khaki or camouflage colouring, other forms of tents are not allowed. The modification of any peg or clearance of any area to accommodate bivvies is forbidden.
29. Live bait intended for use on club waters must be caught on the water intended for fishing. Only silver fish under 6 inches must be used for live baiting. When predator fishing semi-barbed treble hooks must be used.
30. During prolonged periods of extremely low temperatures that see waters freeze over, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall any member break, or attempt to break the ice on ANY club water. Doing so will result in that person facing disciplinary action.
31. Members must not take dogs on club waters without the required permit. Only members issued with a current Lymm AC dog permit are allowed to take dogs on specific club waters (see below). The only exceptions to this rule are canals and other public access waters such as Shakerley Mere. The club issue a limited number of dog permits each year at a cost of £5, and current holders of a dog permit are given preference at renewal. To apply for a dog permit, please email the club secretary.

It is the member’s responsibility to ensure the dog is always under control and on a lead. It is also the member’s responsibility to ensure they clean up and remove any foul waste.

Members must have third party liability insurance for their dog. You must email the secretary a photo of the dog and proof of insurance cover. Dogs are NOT permitted on the following waters irrespective of whether or not you hold a current dog permit:

32. 1. Belmont Estate, Belmont Moat and Friars Pool
    2. Catchpenny Pool
    3. Founders Pool
    4. Micklewrights Flash
    5. Nunsmere immediate hotel grounds (dogs are allowed by the lake)
    6. Sparrow Grove, Tetton Flash
    7. Top Pool, Spring and New Pool
    8. Tabley Mere
    9. River Severn Poachers Field
    10. Any river section where livestock are present.
33. All bookable 24-hour night fishing slots are 10am till 10am next day, no arrival before 9.30am, no return within 24 hours. Anglers MUST have their lines out of the water by the end of their session. Anglers arriving can place a bucket on any swim to reserve for fishing.

 

Water Specific Rules – Please refer to the individual water/beat sections of the website for all “water specific” rules.