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Lake Rules

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  • Prior to booking - Terms & Conditions (as well as the Lake Rules) must be fully read and understood

  • Maximum of two anglers with a maximum of three rods per angler

  • No unauthorised visitors permitted

  • No pets allowed onsite

  • Arrival must not be before 2pm on Saturday and departure must be before 9am on the following Saturday

  • Front gate to be kept closed at all times

  • Designated car park to be used for vehicles - Fox barrow provided to transport fishing gear to swims

  • Bait boats are permitted

  • There are two bait boats available for hire - they must be returned in the same good clean state as when provided

  • No braided mainline

  • Minimum 15lb line

  • Minimum 18inch tubing or Korda safe zone leaders

  • No leadcore to be used

  • No permanently fixed lead rigs

  • No double or treble hook rigs

  • Micro-barbed hooks only

  • Rigs will be subject to inspection

  • No plastic baits

  • No tigernuts or peanuts

  • Only particle purchased at Willow View Lake permitted and only 5kg per angler permitted

  • Nets, slings and cradles provided - Do not bring your own

  • Fishing from designated swims only

  • Rods are not to be left unattended under any circumstances

  • Do not ever pull for a break - contact Sam regardless of the time of day or night

  • Strictly no sacking of fish permitted

  • All fish must be unhooked before leaving the lake – the rig must be unclipped or the line cut

  • Under no circumstances are the fish to be transferred to the cradle with the hook and line still attached

  • All fish must be transferred from lake to cradle by the slings provided

  • Under no circumstances are the fish to be lifted out of the water in the net - even if rolled up

  • No standing whilst holding a fish of any size - photographs either in the water or knelt position with a cradle

  • All carp over 45lbs must be photographed in the water with no exception

  • The sturgeon must be photographed in the water

  • The sturgeon must remain in the water and can only ever be brought to the bank for weighing if Sam is present 

  • Carp care kit to be used on every fish

  • No fires permitted and BBQs must be in designated area

  • No food or bait to be left outside overnight – storage facilities, fridge and freezer provided on lake grounds

  • Strictly no feeding of stray cats 

  • Strictly no litter including cigarette ends - dustbins provided (glass, tins and plastic to be kept separate from general waste)

  • Swims and gîte to be thoroughly cleaned before departure (please see T&Cs regarding damages and cleaning fees)

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Termination of holiday agreement without compensation or refund if the Lake Rules or Terms & Conditions are not adhered to

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