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

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Day tickets must be purchased before fishing.

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

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Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

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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

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

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

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

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All fish must be landed using a landing net

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All pole rigs must have a float attached

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

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

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No dropping or throwing fish into your keep-net

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No floating poles

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No overshotting floats

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No fixed leads and elasticated feeders of any kind

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

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

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Respectful weighing, no rolling or tipping fish

General Conduct

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

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You must use the toilets provided