Waterside Fishing Rules

Waterside Fishing Rules

• Landing net must be dipped at reception to obtain permit (free) to fish, anyone fishing without a permit will be asked not to fish again during their visit.
• Maximum of 2 Waterside residents per swim, to fish at any one time for free, if you wish to fish one of the other two lakes, you will need to purchase a residents ticket from the recepetion. 
• If a non-resident of Waterside is invited to fish with a resident of Waterside, they will need to purchase a ticket from Reception and obtain a permit to fish.
• Strictly barbless hooks - maximum size 12, no braid main line.
• Fishing is from dawn to dusk, strictly no fishing in the dark.
• No bait alarms and noise between the hours 9pm and 9am.
• Unhooking mats need to be used for every catch. Please always dry your nets in UV sunlight after every use. Mats sold in reception.
• No floating baits, boilies or nuts.
• Only one rod/pole per person at any time.
• Releasable Method Feeders only.
• Sit on or by a designated swim.
• No fly fishing.
• No Bait Boats.
• Take all litter home.
• No children fishing or visiting.
• No keep-nets.
• Owners reserve the right to ask fishermen to leave the premises if anglers do not abide by the rules, with no refund.