Fishery rules

We're sure that you'll enjoy a visit to Holbury Lakes but, like all fisheries, we ask clients to observe a few simple rules. Most of these are in the interests of the fish, the waters, or consideration for other clients; so they shouldn't interfere at all with your enjoyment of fishing here.

1. Only fly fishing is allowed at the fishery, using one single hook, maximum size 8.
2. Dry fly and nymph only may be used on the river. Wet and dry fly may be used on the lakes.
3. On reaching your limit, you must stop fishing (though you can purchase additional tickets). The size limit for takeable fish from the River Dun is a minimum of 23 cm from the nose to the fork of the tail.
4. All fish caught must be weighed and recorded in the return book provided. Nil returns must also be entered!
5. No litter, radios, or animals.
6. No wading or swimming.
7. Flyfishers may be accompanied by one non-fishing guest only.
8. All flyfishers must have a landing net and a priest.
9. By paying for a permit, you undertake to accept and abide by the fishery rules. If you break these rules we regret that you will be asked to leave the fishery without a refund.
10. The management take no responsibility for any circumstances affecting the lake or fishing that are beyond their control.
11. To the extent permissible by law, all liability for loss or damage is expressly excluded. The courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction.
12. Anyone fishing at the fishery must have, on the day, the correct current fishing licence. (The only exception is someone attending a beginner's "taster" course, which doesn't involve actually taking any fish.) Permits for the season ending 31 March 2008 cost £3.25 for 24 hours, and are available at all U.K. Post Offices. Note: They cannot be purchased on Sundays. However, you can also purchase one online at any time from the Environment Agency (and check the current cost) by clicking here.
13. There is strictly no catch-and-release.

Please Note

1. The gates of the fishery are opened at 8.30 am daily. If you arrive early, please park temporarily on the village green, because parking in Holbury Lane can cause problems for the local residents.
2. When the fishery is open, there is ample parking available on site.
3. Tuition is available, but must be arranged in advance.
4. We sometimes have to carry out maintenance work on a lake or the river while the fishery is open, especially when weed needs to be cut. However, we will endeavour to keep inconvenience to a minimum.