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.
ANGLING TRUST - FISHING DURING COVID19, LOCKDOWN2
Members must follow the Angling Trust guidance. Click here anglingtrust.net/covid-19/
- MEMBERSHIP: membership runs for 12 months from the date your application is processed (membership expiry date is stated in the Membership Book)
- CLOSE SEASON (River Trent): no fishing during the close season which runs from midnight 14th March to midnight 15th June
- 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
- ROD LICENCE(S): you must have an Environment Agency rod licence(s) for all rods being used
- MEMBERSHIP BOOK: always carry your Membership Book when fishing
- GUESTS: no guests. Fishing restricted to members only
- GATE CODES AND ACCESS: access to members only. Do not give gates codes to non-members or let non-members through the gates
- NUMBER OF RODS: maximum of 3 rods on Holme Pit
- 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)
- FISH CARE: members must have a fish care kit with an antiseptic gel or liquid
- FISH CARE: use a retaining sack for the minimum of amount of time. Do not put carp, barbel or pike in a keep net
- FISH CARE: when cast out, do not leave your rods unattended at any time. Always reel your rods in if you leave your peg.
- 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)
- PEG OCCUPANCY (this applies to both Holme Pit and the River): restricted to a maximum of 5 nights after which you must remove all your fishing tackle and vacate the peg. Do not reoccupy the peg for the next 5 days/nights (this gives other members an opportunity to fish the peg)
- 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
- LITTER: members are responsible for the removal of all litter found at and around their peg
- BOATS: no rowing boats or inflatable dinghy’s on Holme Pit. Should a fish, bird or other wildlife get snagged or caught up in fishing line, members may use the HPAG boat to retrieve it. You may use a rowing boat / dinghy on the river. Life jackets must be worn at all times on the river and on Holme Pit (no life jacket means no boat)
- BAIT BOATS: bait baits are permitted on Holme Pit and the River (subject to the Bait Boat rules on Holme Pit click here)
- WHERE TO FISH: fish from designated pegs / platforms only
- BEHAVIOUR: respect other members. Keep noise to a minimum. No bright lights or loud music. Be polite to the public at all times
- 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
- BBQ'S AND FIRES: no fires (fires damage the grass and fishing pegs). BBQ's are allowed. Disposable BBQ's must be placed on a non-combustible surface and not on the grass or fishing peg
- HYDRO POWER STATION ON THE WEIR: members must not fish within the Hydro Power Station compound. This is private property and is not included in your TVA membership
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