FISHERY RULES
The following rules are put in place to ensure the safety of the of the fish and the enjoyment of the anglers. Anyone found to be breaking the fishery rules will be asked to leave the fishery with no refund. Please use the pegs provided.
All anglers must be in possession of an Environment Agency rod license/s and the Fishery is regularly checked by EA Baliffs.
The pike season starts on 1st October, no fishing for Pike before then.
Specimen Lake
No Litter, No Fires
No nuts, No high oil based pellets
No fixed lead rigs
No keep nets or sacks - all fish to be returned to the water immediately
15lb minimum main line, No lead core.
Suitable landing net (min 42")and mat required - No walking around with fish.
Noise must be kept to a minimum
Non angling overnight guests will be charged £5.
Maximum 3 rods
Night fishing allowed only on this lake.
No rod sharing
Match Lake
No Litter, No Fires
No floating baits
No trout pellets or nuts
No fixed lead rigs
No keep nets or sacks - all fish to be returned to the water immediately
Noise to be kept to a minimum
Maximum 2 rods
No night fishing
No rod sharing
Lodges
No Litter, No Fires
No trout pellets or nuts
No fixed lead rigs
No keep nets or sacks - all fish to be returned to the water immediately
Noise to be kept to a minimum
Maximum 2 rods
No night fishing
No rod sharing
THIS IS A DAWN TILL DUSK FISHERY. ANYONE FISHING AFTER DUSK WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL NIGHT RATE.
ALL ANGLERS ENTER AND USE THE FISHERY AT THEIR OWN RISK AND THE MANAGEMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE/INJURY TO PERSONS, TACKLE OR VEHICLES.
THE MANAGEMENT RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION AND TO CHANGE THE RULES AT ANY TIME. PILSWORTH DOES HAVE DIRECT LINKS TO HEYWOOD POLICE STATION IF NECESSARY SO PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE HERE TO FISH AND RESPECT THE FISHERY AND ITS USERS. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND DRUG TAKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.