Hampton Fishery Rules
Fish Legally, Rod licence holders only
We try to keep strict rules in place to keep the fishery as good as it possibly can be and we pride ourselves in offering a fantastic fishing experience.
Lets try to keep it that way!
No children under 14 yrs of age to be left unsupervised
No dogs allowed at any time
Paying anglers only allowed on site.
Visitors must be cleared with fishery team prior to arrival
Opening/closing times are non negotiable
Maximum of 2 rods per person
Zig rigs on one rod only. Minimum 10lb breaking strain line
Barbless hooks only includes crushed Barbs (No hooks larger than size 8)
Banned baits: Bread, No Floating baits
All Spod and Spod Rockets must float
Only Hampton Springs boilies and coarse pellets allowed
Everyone must have an unhooking mat
All nets must be dipped before fishing
Keepnets are only allowed during matches (maximum 50 lb per net)
No braided main lines (Braid reel line on spod and marker rods only)
Leadcore/fused leaders are allowed but must not be more than 1m in length
No surface fishing
No fires (BBQs can be used if off the ground)
No radios
All litter to be placed in the bins provided
No swimming
No parking/driving on the grass
Vehicles to park in designated car parks
No unloading at swims
Bivvies must be pitched at designated swims (No tents)
Respect other anglers and keep within stated swim boundaries
Intoxicated/anti-social anglers will be asked to leave the fishery
No air rifles or other weapons
Do not cut foliage or trees without the fishery teams permission
You must leave the site before the time on your day ticket
You must have a suitable carp care liquid for treating any injuries to landed fish
Fish can be retained for no longer than 60 minutes and be out of the water for the minimum time possible
All fish must be weighed and photographedsafely in the swin they were landed from
Please inform the fisheries team immediately if you see any dead, injured, or distressed fish
Handy Tips
Feed little and often
Fish margins – tight as you can
Fish to island and lily beds but don’t rule out open water
Scale down tackle
6mm cubed meat
Sweetcorn in margins
Winter fishing – maggots, castors and worms (pinkies)
£10 charge for rod retrieval from any lake
The management will not be held responsible for the loss of tackle or damage to cars and reserves the right to amend the rules at anytime.