Rules & Information

We strive to maintain our lakes to the highest possible standards, whilst ensuring the well-being of our fish/wildlife and the safety and enjoyment of our guests. Prior to fishing our venue, members are required to familiarise themselves with both the general rules as well as the specific rules relating to the lake you are fishing.

Please be aware that rules differ between the three lakes, so please check. If you are ever in doubt, please contact us.

General Rules

Night fishing at newhay Lakes is exclusively for members only. If you wish to night fish our venue, please visit our becoming a member page.
All Litter To Be Removed From Site & Taken Home
No Excessive Alcohol Consumption
No Drug Taking
No Fires – BBQ’s Are Permitted But Must Not Burn The Grass
Otter Gate To Be Kept Closed At All Times
No Dogs
No Non Fishing Guests Unless Through Prior Arrangement
All Fish Remain The Property Of Newhay Lakes
No Loud Radios
No Antisocial or Generally Disruptive Behaviour
Respect Other Anglers At All Times

Specimen Lake Rules

No Braided Mainline
No Leadcore
Micro Barbed Hooks Must Be Used
All Anglers Must be Aged 16+
Minimum 42” Landing Net
Carp Cradles Must Be Used (Provided)
No Fixed Leads or Naked Rigs
Safe Zone Leaders or Tubing Must Be Used
No Tents – Bivvies & Brollies Only
Fish Care Kit Must Be Carried & Used
Maximum 3 Rods
Fishing From Designated Pegs Only
No Grass Carp In Retainers
Anglers Must Not Be More Than 1 Peg Away From Their Rods
No Nuts Of Any Kind
No Particles Unless Bought Prepared
No Ground Bait or Method Feeders
Bait Boats Are Permitted – Please Be Courteous & Stay In Your Own Swim
Rig Checks May Be Carried Out
No Surface Fishing
No Spodding / Spombing
No Sacking fish under any circumstances
Carp (excluding grass carp) can be held in retainers for up to 20 minutes only – this is ample time to prepare camera equipment and take photos

Coarse Lake Rules

Landing Nets & Unhooking Mats Must Be Used When Carp Fishing
If Carp Fishing, Fish Care Kits Must Be Carried & Used
Maximum Size 10 Hook
Barbless Hooks Only
No Keepnets
No Tents – Bivvies & Brollies Only
Maximum Three Rods
No Bait Boats
Groundbait & Sweetcorn in Feeders or Pole Cups Only – Not By Hand
No Cat Food
No Nuts / No Tigers
No Unattended Rods
All Fish To Be Returned To The Water ASAP
Children Under 12 Must Be Accompanied By An Adult At All Times

Match Lake Rules

Landing Nets & Unhooking Mats Must Be Used When Carp Fishing
If Carp Fishing, Fish Care Kits Must Be Carried & Used
Maximum Size 10 Hook
Barbless Hooks Only
No Tents – Bivvies & Brollies Only
Maximum Three Rods
No Bait Boats
Groundbait & Sweetcorn in Feeders or Pole Cups Only – Not By Hand
No Cat Food
No Nuts / No Tigers
No Unattended Rods
All Fish To Be Returned To The Water ASAP
Children Under 12 Must Be Accompanied By An Adult At All Times

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