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