Island Lake - Additional Rules & Amendments

  1. No non-fishing guests.
  2. All landing nets, unhooking mats, weigh slings and water buckets must be disinfected in the 'dip' tank BEFORE entering onto the Lake in accordance with the instructions provided at the 'dip' tank station. All single use gloves (and only gloves) must be placed in the glove bin after use and the lid securely replaced.
  3. Maximum two rods allowed.
  4. No bait boats. No Drones.
  5. The 'Otter Fence' gates must be closed immediately, each and every time, after entry and exit.
  6. No fishing directly on top of or just over the airstones as this is likely to result in snagged lines.
  7. No fishing further than the "Electricity" signs from Peg 13 due to under-water cables.
  8. No pike fishing, lure fishing or spinning. 

 

Junior Anglers

Junior anglers, under 18, are welcome but under 16's MUST be accompanied by an adult over 18.This may be a day ticket holder who must occupy the same or immediately adjacent swim or a non-fishing supervisor who is entirely responsible for the conduct, welfare and safety of the junior. Two juniors may fish with one rod each in the same swim with the purchase of one day ticket. Non-fishing adults in a supervisory capacity do not need to purchase a ticket but are required to fill in an accompanying adult form and will be bound by Theale Fisheries terms and conditions, rules and codes of conduct.

Competent junior anglers aged 16 - 18 may fish unaccompanied during daylight hours up to sunset but only after a parental consent form has been returned.

Competent junior anglers aged 16 - 18 may fish at night but only when accompanied by an adult ticket holder  who is entirely responsible for the conduct, welfare and safety of the junior. Competent juniors must fish the same or or immediately adjacent swim.