Whilst fishing on the water controlled by the Association,  Members,  Guest  Members and Honorary Members must abide by the following rules.

1) Tickets should be presented for inspection to any Member of the Association when demanded.

2) No person shall commit wilful damage to the banks and fences of the river or to crops adjoining.

3) The only bait allowed on the river is artificial fly. The use of barbless hooks is preferred.


4) The close seasons for angling shall  be in accordance with those of the Appropriate Rivers Authority North West Region.

5) Every form of Poaching shall be suppressed by all practicable means and offenders prosecuted at the expense of the Association. The Committee should have power from time to time to offer rewards for the apprehension of Poachers, to be paid on Conviction and to take such other legal measures for the protection of the Fishery.

6) No trout be killed less than NINE inches in length; that no migratory trout be killed less than TWELVE inches in length.

7) The number of fish killed in one day should not exceed 4.

8) The hours of fishing available to Members of the Association should not be restricted . Guest Members may not commence angling before 7.00 a.m. nor continue after 11.00 p.m.

9) Dogs should not be brought to the riverside.

10) The sale of fish caught  is prohibited