POOL FISHING RULES | Wharf Pool Fishery

Wharf Pool Fishing Rules

Members may only use the nets, slings and cradles/mats provided by the ﬁshery. You may not bring your own onto the property.
If any fish are caught over 40lb, members must leave the fish secured in the landing net and contact Roger Hicks or Chris Belcher immediately (day or night). The fish must not be removed from the water without a bailiff present.
Do not carry carp back to the water in your arms. Use the slings provided.
Members must use suitable carp care solutions on ALL hook holds or abrasions.
No ﬁxed leads allowed.
No braided mainline allowed.
No leadcore or leaders of any kind allowed. No bent hooks allowed.
No Keepnets under any circumstances.
Zigs may only be used on a maximum of one rod.
Micro barb hooks only.
Keeping ﬁsh in retaining slings is only allowed if requested by the management/Bailiff team or if you need to contact a Bailiff due to an issue with a ﬁsh. Otherwise ﬁsh may be kept in the landing net or retaining sling (in the water) for a maximum of 10 minutes. NO retaining ﬁsh for daylight photographs.
Fish must be unhooked in the net, or the hook link must be unclipped from the mainline in the net before the fish is removed from the water. The net must then be broken down and the fish and net placed in a sling to be carried to the cradle.
You must never stand upright whilst holding a fish.
Any fish caught which may exceed 40lb in weight must be kept secure in the net and Roger Hicks or Chris Belcher called before the fish is removed from the water.
Any ﬁsh found to be distressed or dead must be reported to Andy, Rich or a member of the Bailiff team immediately
All particle bait must be used in moderation. If you wish to use home cooked/ prepared particle it must be checked by a Bailiff before use.
The use of nuts is prohibited.
The use of Maggots is prohibited.
The use of plastic baits is prohibited.
For safety reasons do not climb any trees.
No swimming or wading in the lake.
Anglers may use a maximum of 2 rods all year round.
All anglers must hold valid E.A rod license.
No boats/baitboats of any description are allowed on the water except for use by Bailiffs during the course of their duties.
Anglers must not leave their swims for any longer than 2 hours. Never leave your rods in the water unattended and if you wind them in you must remove hook baits.
You must not leave your swim if your rods are in the water.
Anglers may ﬁsh for 72 hours and then must pack up and leave the lake for a minimum of 48 hours. Dual members may move to Pads Lake from Wharf Pool after 72 hours. If you wish to stay for longer than 72 hours on 1 lake you must e-mail ﬁsh@wharfpool.com or speak to a Bailiff in advance and request permission to do so.
Bailiffs may ask you to reel in for a rig check and anyone who refuses such a request shall be asked to leave the property and banned without a refund.
Pike ﬁshing is allowed from 1st November to 1st March only. These dates may change in abnormally warm weather conditions. The use of freshwater live or dead baits from other waters is strictly forbidden.
To assist in managing the stocks/supplementary feeding of the ﬁshery any carp caught must be photographed and a copy of the photo e-mailed to ﬁsh@wharfpool.com or posted on Wharfamaniacs Facebook page within 24 hours of your session ending.
The management reserve the right to change or add new rules at any time.
By purchasing any kind of membership you confirm that you have read these rules and understood that breaking them may mean losing your membership immediately with no refund