RULES
 

  • All anglers must stay within the perimeter of the lake and car parks

  • No fishing without a current membership card

  • Membership cards must be displayed on the hook provided at all times

  • Barbless hooks only

  • Gates must be kept locked according to membership details.

  • Hemp, boilies and ground bait may be used in moderation to avoid pollution

  • National Rivers Authority Licence must be held and carried at all times

  • All fish caught must be returned to the water alive

  • Unhooking mats must be used for fish over 4lbs

  • Use of lead weights - NRA rules apply

  • Floating bait may be used, but particular care must be taken not to hook water fowl

  • Keep nets only allowed during matches and must be a minimum of 8 feet

  • Surplus bait must not be discarded into the water

  • No Wading

  • Fishing is allowed only from the marked pegs. One angler per peg.

  • Only one rod is permitted in the water at a time on Hungerford Lake. Two rods may be used on Priory Lake and Hogtrough, and bait runner reels must be used.
    Bait boats may be used but not across other anglers swims.

  • Tackle must be withdrawn from the water if unattended

  • Litter in the vicinity of the anglers peg is considered his/her responsibility

  • No dogs, radios, fires or firearms are permitted

  • Only one spectator may accompany each angler

  • Cars must be parked in the authorised car park only - not in Mountain Boarding car park.

  • Any fish disorders should be reported to the Farm Office.

  • Members may teach juniors under the age of 12 how to fish by sharing a peg. Only one rod may be used.

  • Any member under 16 must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

  • The "Method" style of fishing with frame feeders is prohibited.

  • Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times.

ANY ANGLER DISOBEYING ANY RULES WILL FORFEIT HIS/HER RIGHT TO FISH ON PRIORY LAKES, WITHOUT REFUND

FINAL RULING ON ALL MATTERS RESTS WITH PRIORY FARM MANAGEMENT

Priory Farm reserve the right to close the lakes at any time. Pumps may be run periodically to irrigate crops. No responsibility will be accepted for loss, damage, injury or death etc., however caused. From time to time, the surrounding area is used for corporate entertaining.

Care of Fish Stocks
Great care must be taken when handling fish. It is advisable to return your catch in the landing net or at very least close to the water. Do not just throw them back into the water, this may cause the fish to dive deeply and risk damaging themselves on the rocks close to the edge. Never handle fish with a dry cloth as this will remove their protective slime. Please do not swing in fish of 6oz or more as this may result in damaged lips and Barbless Hooks only please.

Remember fish are there for your sport and enjoyment - dead and dying ones are not !
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