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 (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)
  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. 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)
  16. BAIT BOATS: bait baits permitted on Holme Pit and the River (subject to the Bait Boat rules on Holme Pit 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
  20. 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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