MEMBERSHIP FISHING RULES
These are the rules when fishing or visiting TVA waters. When you have applied for membership (using either the online form or the paper form) it means you have read, understand and agree to follow these at all times. Rules are subject to change and it is your responsibility to check these before fishing or visiting TVA waters.
To deal with members who do not follow these rules, we use 3 strikes and you're out! This means if you break any of the fishing rules, your membership book will be "snipped" and you will receive a verbal warning. If it happens again, your book will be snipped again and you will receive a written warning. On the 3rd strike, your membership will be revoked immediately and you will be asked to leave TVA waters - you are not entitled to a refund.
These are the rules when fishing or visiting TVA waters. When you have applied for membership (using either the online form or the paper form) it means you have read, understand and agree to follow these at all times. Rules are subject to change and it is your responsibility to check these before fishing or visiting TVA waters.
To deal with members who do not follow these rules, we use 3 strikes and you're out! This means if you break any of the fishing rules, your membership book will be "snipped" and you will receive a verbal warning. If it happens again, your book will be snipped again and you will receive a written warning. On the 3rd strike, your membership will be revoked immediately and you will be asked to leave TVA waters - you are not entitled to a refund.
- MEMBERSHIP DURATION AND EXPIRY DATE: membership runs for 12 months (your membership expiry date is stated in the Membership Book)
- 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
- MINI CLOSE SEASON (Holme Pit and Dunkirk Pond): a mini close season will be enforced each time the fish spawn. The closure will start when the fish start spawning. When the fish have stopped spawning the closure will continue for a minimum of 72 hours. This is to give the fish time to recover. Speak to a bailiff / committee member before fishing
- 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 (no book means no fishing). You are not a member until you receive your membership book. If you lose or damage your membership book the first replacement is free, any subsequent books will cost £5.00.
- GUESTS: no fishing guests. Fishing restricted to members only (see also Conditions of Membership)
- GATE CODES AND ACCESS: access to members only. Do not give gate codes to non-members or let non-members through the gates
- NUMBER OF RODS: maximum of 3 rods on Holme Pit. Maximum of 2 rods on Dunkirk Pond
- 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: do not use a retaining sack for more than 20 minutes. Do not put carp, barbel or pike in a keep net
- FISH CARE: All your rods must be set up and positioned on or near your peg (this means the peg where you are based / seated / where your bivvy / brolly is set up)
- FISH CARE: your rods are your responsibility. When cast out, do not leave your rods unattended at any time. Always reel your rods in if you leave your peg
- FISH CARE / 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 (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)
- DUNKIRK POND: surface / floater fishing. You must stay on your main / one fishing peg. Do not wander around or fish other pegs (respect other members)
- DUNKIRK POND: casting to the opposite bank – if the peg opposite you is occupied do not cast beyond the middle of the pond / centre line (respect other members)
- 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 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)
- BAIT BOATS: bait boats 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 or bailiff
- 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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