MEMBERSHIP FISHING RULES

These are the rules when fishing TVA waters and by becoming a member it means you have read and agree to these rules. If you break a rule you will lose your membership and will not be entitled to a refund.

  1. MEMBERSHIP: membership runs for 12 months from the date your application is processed (membership expiry date is stated in the Membership Book) 
  2. CLOSE SEASON (River Trent): no fishing during the close season which runs from midnight 14th March to midnight 15th June
  3. MINI ​CLOSE SEASON (Holme Pit): Holme Pit is open all year - a mini close season will be applied when the fish start spawning. Before fishing, speak to a bailiff
  4. ROD LICENCE(S): you must have an Environment Agency rod licence(s) for all rods being used
  5. MEMBERSHIP BOOK: always carry your Membership Book when fishing 
  6. GUESTS: no guests. Fishing restricted to members only 
  7. NUMBER OF RODS: maximum of 3 rods on Holme Pit
  8. FISH CARE: all fish caught must be returned to the water ASAP. When fishing for carp, barbel or pike use a padded unhooking mat at all times (minimum size 30 x 40 inches)
  9. FISH CARE: members must have a fish care kit with an antiseptic gel or liquid. 
  10. FISH CARE: use a retaining sack for the minimum of amount of time. Do not put carp, barbel or pike in a keep net
  11. MAIN LINE: to reduce the likelihood of damage to fish and scales from naked main line, you must use tubing of a suitable length above the lead (excludes zig rigs and floater fishing rigs)
  12. PEG OCCUPANCY: restricted to a maximum of 5 nights after which you must remove all your fishing tackle and vacate the peg
  13. DISCARDED TACKLE: put all discarded fishing line, baits tins, hooks and other tackle in a bag and take it home.  Any discarded tackle (and litter) found at and around your peg is your responsibility
  14. LITTER: members are responsible for the removal of all litter found at and around their peg
  15. ROWING BOATS: No rowing boats or inflatable dinghy’s. Should a fish, bird or other wildlife get snagged or caught up in fishing line, members may use the HPAG boat to retrieve it. Life jackets must be worn at all times. After retrieving, you must return the boat, oars and life jackets to the container. Do not use the boat to bait up or take hook baits out
  16. BAIT BOATS: bait baits permitted subject to the Bait Boat rules (click here)
  17. WHERE TO FISH: fish from designated pegs / platforms only 
  18. BEHAVIOUR: respect other members. Keep noise to a minimum. No bright lights or loud music. Be polite to the public at all times
  19. BAILIFFING: if you see anyone fishing, be polite and ask to see their Membership Book. Report anyone fishing without a Book to a Committee member immediately

                      IF YOU BREAK A RULE YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
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