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. New rules may be added at anytime so check the rules before fishing.

ANGLING TRUST - FISHING DURING COVID19
Members must follow the Angling Trust guidance. Click here anglingtrust.net/covid-19/

  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): 15th March to 15th June (inclusive). This means no fishing on the river from midnight 14th March to midnight 15th June
  3. MINI ​CLOSE SEASON (Holme Pit and Dunkirk Pond): Holme Pit and Dunkirk Pond are 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 (no book means no fishing) 
  6. GUESTS: no guests. Fishing restricted to members only
  7. GATE CODES AND ACCESS: access to members only. Do not give gate codes to non-members or let non-members through the gates
  8. NUMBER OF RODS: maximum of 3 rods on Holme Pit
  9. 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)
  10. FISH CARE: members must have a fish care kit with an antiseptic gel or liquid 
  11. FISH CARE: use a retaining sack for the minimum of amount of time. Do not put carp, barbel or pike in a keep net
  12. FISH CARE: when cast out, do not leave your rods unattended at any time. Always reel your rods in if you leave your peg  
  13. 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)
  14. PEG OCCUPANCY (applies to Holme Pit, Dunkirk Pond 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)
  15. 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
  16. LITTER: members are responsible for the removal of all litter found at and around their peg
  17. BOATS: no rowing boats or inflatable dinghy’s on Holme Pit or Dunkirk Pond (except for work parties). You may use a rowing boat / dinghy on the river. Life jackets must be worn at all times on the river (no life jacket means no boat)
  18. BAIT BOATS: bait baits are permitted on Holme Pit and the River (subject to the Bait Boat rules on Holme Pit click here)
  19. WHERE TO FISH: fish from designated pegs / platforms only 
  20. BEHAVIOUR: respect other members. Keep noise to a minimum. No bright lights or loud music. Be polite to the public at all times
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
                      IF YOU BREAK A RULE YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
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