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.

FISHING RULES DURING COVID19
Until further notice, when fishing
1) follow the social distancing rule at all times
2) if anyone approaches your peg (including a TVA member), be polite, and ask them to keep to the social distancing rules 
3) only members of your own household must be on the same peg as you
4) do not share fishing tackle or other items 
5) no gathering of friends / visitors on or around your peg at anytime 
7) keep your dog(s) under close control at all times
8) Keep safe and wash your hands regularly
If you cant keep to these simple rules during COVID19 you will lose your membership, no if's or buts. 

Fishing during COVID19 see www.anglingtrust.net/news.asp?section=29&sectionTitle=Angling+Trust+News&itemid=5241). 
  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. GATE CODES AND ACCESS: access to members only. Do not give gates 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 (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)
  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. 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)
  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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