Fish well. Care for the water and the fish in it.

General fishing rules

1. No barbecues or fires allowed on site. Only camping stoves.
2. No dogs allowed on the premises whatsoever.
3. Children are always welcome, but under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.
4. Barbless, single hooks only.
5. Each angler must have a suitable landing net for all catches.
6. Unhooking mat compulsory.
7. No braided lines to be used. No lure fishing.
8. No keepnets, unless fishing in an official match.
9. No more than two rods per person.
10. A current rod licence must be in force and produced upon request.
11. Do not fish over or through the reeds and plant life.
12. Fish only from the designated swims.
13. Do not use multiple swims unless you vacate the previous swim, taking all your tackle with you.
14. Your ticket allows you to use the whole site, with the exception of reserved swims.
15. All vehicles, including push bikes, are to be parked in designated car parks only and are not to venture on to any other part of the site.
16. Radios, personal stereos and the like are not permitted unless used with headphones, and must not be heard by the next swim.
17. No cutting or damaging trees, bushes, reeds or any other plant growth.
18. All fish caught on this lake to be returned as soon as possible to the spot they were landed.
19. No peanuts, tiger nuts or bloodworm jokers.
20. No litter or waste tackle to be left on the banks. Please take your litter home with you.
21. No wading.
22. Boilies only to be used on the hook, not to be loose fed. Only non-biodegradable baits allowed.
23. Hours of fishing are dawn till dusk, unless a night ticket is obtained.
24. Please do not climb the banks surrounding the north-west side of Finch's main lake.
25. Finch Farm accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to fishing tackle, cars, persons or any other property, however caused.
26. Spectators by prior agreement only, one per angler. Guest tickets cost £5 for day fishing, £10 for night fishing.
27. Minimum line weight 25lb on the cat lake.
28. We reserve the right to add or amend the rules as a situation arises.