Fishing Ticket Prices

Fishery Rules

General Site Rules

• Woodlands Fishery accepts no responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to persons or property.
• All anglers must check in at the shop on arrival.
• Aerators may operate during periods of low oxygen.
• Any angler causing unnecessary distress or harm to fish will be asked to leave immediately.
• No driving on grassed areas.
• BBQs are permitted but must be raised off the ground.
• Under 16s must be supervised by an adult (18+).
• No drugs permitted on site.
• Alcohol is allowed; anti-social or drunken behaviour will not be tolerated.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.
• Please clean up after your dog.
• All rubbish must be taken home or disposed of in the correct bins provided (General Waste / Mixed Recycling / Paper & Card).
• Please respect wildlife, the environment, and other anglers.
• The bailiff’s decision is final at all times.

Fishing Rules

• All nets, slings, and unhooking mats must be disinfected before use.
• Fish care spray is mandatory (sold in the shop at trade price).
• Use fish care spray on all hook holes and visible sores.
• All fish must be returned safely and unharmed.
• Keepnets are only permitted with prior permission.
• No carp in keepnets.
• Do not handle fish with towels or cloths.
• Always kneel when handling or photographing fish.
• Rods must not be left unattended at any time.
• No braided mainline.
• Anti-tangle tubing must be used on all rigs.
• No fixed leads or elasticated feeders.
• Unused bait must not be thrown into the lake.

Bait Rules

• Boilies allowed on Hawthorn only (specimen).
• No imitation baits (plastics).
• No dog or cat meat.
• No nuts.
• All feed baits to be used in moderation.

Night Fishing Rules

• One member of the fishing party must be aged 18+.
• No movement of cars after dark.
• Bivvies only, no tents.
• No BBQs within three metres of your bivvy.
• No retaining fish.

Hawthorn Lake – Specimen Rules

• Micro barbed or barbless hooks only.
• Hook sizes 10–6 only.
• Minimum 12lb mainline recommended.
• Please ensure you have: Fish Care Spray, Carp Cradle, 36” landing net, specimen sling, and a fresh water container for fish (on hot days). These are available in the shop.