The following lists the rules for fishing any waters available through PR Fishing.
General Rules
- Fishing without a Ticket is a Criminal Offence under Schedule 1 Theft Act 1968, Offenders will be reported to the Police.
- All anglers fishing the water(s) must possess a valid rod licence and that this must be produced upon request to an authorised PR Fishing authorized bailiff and government bailiffs.
- All anglers are expected to respect the environment, the local wildlife and other persons.
- All anglers must provide evidence of authority to fish any PR Fishing water on request by a PR Fishing authorized bailiff and government bailiffs.
- All litter must be placed in an appropriate waste facility, if none are available in the immediate vicinity the waste must be taken away.
- All environmental hazards i.e. pollution, water flow issues must be reported at the earliest opportunity via the PR Fishing Website.
- Any observations of fish in distress must be reported at the earliest opportunity via the PR Fishing Website.
- Any person wishing to use any water for coaching must have written consent from PR Fishing. All coaches must be qualified and licensed level two angling coaches.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult (under 18 years).
- PR Fishing cannot be held responsible for any accidents or thefts, security of equipment is the sole responsibility of the angler.
- All Fish must be returned to the water from which they where caught.
- Any fish non native to the water must not be returned, this is inline with the Environmental Agency Requirements.
- Any person witness to a breach of the rules must report the offence via the PR Fishing website.
- Where the offence is a criminal offense these must be reported to directly to the police.
- Theft (i.e. persons removing Fish).
- Criminal Damage.
- Acts of Violence.
- Where the offence is a criminal offense these must be reported to directly to the police.
Fishing Rules
- Equipment being used must be in good condition.
- Anglers must not block any public right of way.
- No braided mainlines, leadcore and leaders. ‘Lead-free’ leaders such as FreeFall, SubMerge & KlingOn are allowed.
- Exception for Pike fishing where the mainline can be breaded.
- The use of antiseptic treatment is obligatory with each catch.
- Maximum two rods per angler.
- Fixed-rigs are not allowed. Use safetyrigs. Please ensure that the lead can slide over all knots.
- Bait boats are allowed, but please use them sensibly and with respect to other anglers.
- Unhooking mats must be rinsed after each use to prevent cross-contamination from parasites.
- Please keep noise such as radios to an acceptable level.
- Marking or mutilation of the fish is strictly forbidden.
- The use of drugs and (extensive) alcohol is not allowed.
Boat Fishing
- Fishing from a boat is authorized however the boat must be moored.
- Personal Protective Equipment must be used when required i.e. Lifejacket.
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