PLEASE NOTE ALL TICKETS ARE NON TRANSFERABLE AND NON REFUNDABLE

1. Fishing of any kind is not permitted on any of the Association’s river waters during the close season, 15th March to 15th June inclusive, with the exception of Ferry Meadows lakes and Thorpe Meadows Basin.

2. No night fishing is permitted on P&DAA River Nene waters. The River Welland, Town Welland Spalding, Coronation Channel may be night fished by full members only. Night fishing is available on Ferry Meadows with an additional night permit. See ‘buy tickets’ page for details.

3. The use of live freshwater fish as bait is not allowed, only pre-packed shop bought dead bait.

4. Keepnets are permitted. These must be fish friendly and a minimum of 3 metres long. They must be secured correctly so as not to cause any damage, stress or fatality to the fish. Pleasure anglers at Ferry Meadows are permitted to use keepnets only for the retention of silverfish up to 2lb. Bream, other than in matches, must not be retained and must be released upon capture. For matches at Ferry Meadows there is a 50lb net limit with 10% tolerance. Anyone with one net only above 55lb will be disqualified. Anyone with 2 nets from 110lb-130lb inclusive combined will have these knocked back to 50lb per net. Above 130lb in 2 nets will mean disqualification. There is no weight limit with 3 keepnets and above
Other than in matches, keep nets may not be used to hold specimen fish such as pike, carp or barbel.

5. No fish may be killed or taken away. All fish (including eels) must be returned to the water alive after they have had sufficient time to recover.
Fish must only be retained in an adequate and legal retention device including keepnets detailed above, retention slings and weigh sacks, ensuring this is for a limited time only for the purpose of recovery and photography. Items such as buckets etc. do not constitute safe retention and anyone found doing so will be asked to leave and may face suspension of fishing rights and/or prosecution.

6. Landing nets must be used at all times. Nets must be of a 30” minimum size for all specimen and predator fishing including, but not limited to, pike, zander, carp and barbel.

7. Unhooking mats must always be used for fish on the bank. Do not place fish on the ground even if it appears soft and wet. All photography over an unhooking mat and never when stood up.

8. Lead Ban: The following lead shot sizes are not allowed to be used, Swan to No. 6 inclusive and also leger weights up to 1 oz. The allowable exceptions are Swim Feeders where lead is an integral component.

9. No more than three rods may be used at any one time (rod licence(s) to cover the number of rods in use. However, on ALL BACKWATERS anglers may only use one rod.

10. The use of multiple hooks is not allowed. The exception being when an integral part of a lure or to secure a deadbait when predator fishing. The use of gaffs, gags or lip grippers is not permitted. No trolling on P&DAA waters.

11. Overhead Wires: For your safety, fishing is not allowed within 30 metres of any overhead cables and power lines.

12. Anglers must park with consideration, not block any gateway or entrance when parking their vehicle and respect all signage present.

13. Anglers may take their dogs with them when fishing but must keep them under control at all times. They are also responsible for clearing up their dog’s waste and taking it away.

14. Anglers are expected to remove all litter from the bank side, even though they may not be responsible for its being there. Remember discarded fishing tackle is a danger to wildlife.

15. Anglers are reminded that our waters are shared by other users who must be shown respect at all times.

16. With immediate affect, keepnets are banned on any railing section of our waters

17. Members of our Bailiff team carry ID badges and patrol regularly to check all anglers who use the Association’s Waters have the appropriate documentation and equipment to meet the conditions laid out in the Rules. They will check for proof of membership, day tickets and rod licences. Any abuse or obstruction to a Bailiff is not acceptable and will lead to a loss of membership of the Association and a ban from fishing any of the Association’s waters.
 
18. Camping, fires, barbecues and excess alcohol are not allowed at any time. The Association reminds its members that the fishing rights are granted by the generosity of our landowners and damage caused to crops, fences or property could result in the loss of these rights. Members are asked to report any damage or vandalism to a Bailiff or any of the Association’s Officers. 

Please also be aware that any contravention of the above Rules by an angler could lead to a fishing ban from the Association’s waters.