Rules and Tariff
Pleasure Angling Rules
- 5mph speed limit on the fishery at all times
- All 4 lakes are strictly catch and release only, any fisherman removing fish to other lakes or from the premises will be banned
- Fishing tickets must be purchased before the day of arrival via Head Fen Country retreat’s Reception Team on 07971 574375 or 07502 393286, anyone caught without a ticket will either be charged double or banned from site.
- All anglers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Fishing from designated platforms only
- No keepnets, no fixed rigs, no lead core and no braid line
- No Floating Baits, no live baits, no dead baits, no dog or cat meat, no nuts are to be used
- Must have at least 12 inches between float and hook
- Periodic checks of rigs and equipment will take place to ensure the safety of our fish
- Barbless hooks only up to max size of 10 (10-4 normally), no micro barbed hooks
- If fishing for larger Carp then extra strong hooks must be used
- No fixed or bolt rigs, No braid of any sort, No free lining
- Only free running in-line method feeders permitted
- Boilies can only be used as hook bait / NO Loose feeding boilies
- Maximum 2kg of ground bait
- Maximum 2 rods per angler
- Size 8-4 hooks on the reservoir only
- Minimum 15lb line to be used on the reservoir only
- Rod’s must not be left unattended, no running and disturbing other fishermen
- No abuse to fish is tolerated, no striking hard and not playing the fish in the correct manner and causing physical damage. Fish care kits must be used
- Every fish must be landed using a landing net and placed over the unhooking mat/cradle
- All photos of fish must be taken leaning over an unhooking mat, not held up high
- Any dead or distressed fish must be reported to reception immediately
- Fish must not be passed around and only photographed in the swim they are caught from
- No unwanted bait to be put in lake after fishing.
- Litter to be taken home and not left around fishery
- Dawn to dusk fishing only – No night fishing allowed
- No vehicles are allowed on any grass areas and must be parked considerately in spaces provided
- No fires or barbecues around the lakes
- No Drones
Headfen fishery reserves the right to change permitted baits if necessary in interest of fish and fishery
Tariff - Day and Matches
£20/ Day
Day Tickets – Adult
- Up to 2 rods only per person
£10/ Day
Day Tickets – 65 and Over
- Up to 2 rods only per person
£10/ Day
Day Tickets – 16 and Under
- 1 rod only per person
Tariff - Evening
From 4pm