Umberton Farm and Fishery

Fishery Rules

Please read and follow all rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing experience

Important Notice

Anyone not adhering to the above rules will be asked to leave the fishery.

General Rules

Day tickets must be purchased before fishing.

Only one rod/pole can be used. No bite alarms permitted.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Barbless hooks maximum size 12.

Bait Regulations

Permitted Bait

Sweetcorn
Maggot
Castor
Worm
Hemp
Ground bait
Umberton Fishery Feed Pellet Only

Banned Bait

Meat of any kind
Blood worm
Joker
Surface baits

Match Rules

Minimum 2 keep nets (1 of which is for silver fish only)

60lb net limit - weight over 60lb will be taken off (applied to ALL nets)

All nets must be laid out dry on the bank until 15 minutes before match starts

All fish must be landed using a landing net

All pole rigs must have a float attached

The area of your peg is halfway between your peg and the anglers beside you

Minimum 4" hook-length to be used with method/pellet/block end feeders

No dropping or throwing fish into your keep-net

No floating poles

No overshotting floats

No fixed leads and elasticated feeders of any kind

No pole cup feeding while using a rod at the same time

No gardening, you may clear loose debris, sticks etc. using your landing net (no rakes)

Respectful weighing, no rolling or tipping fish

General Conduct

Please respect the fishery and its wildlife - put all rubbish into bins

You must use the toilets provided