Fishing Rules and Regulations: A copy of the updated Rules and Regulations is posted in the Boathouse and
on the Interpretation Board, if in doubt on any point, please contact the Bailiff for an explanation.

Float Tubing: Float tubing continues to be popular. If anyone wants a trial session, contact Dave Williams - yan can ring him on 01736 786613 or 07976184109, or see him on the bank. This is a great way to get to parts of the reservoir that others cannot reach. Age is not a factor if you are reasonably fit, so give it a try.

A reminder: There must be at least two people when float tubing and Dave Williams must be informed in adavance. If you are on your own, Dave will try and arrange some company for you.

Indicators: Anyone fishing using an indicator must be able to catch fish with the indicator, i.e. with a dry fly or
floating fry.

Catch and Release: Catch and Release will continue and will be allowed after three rainbows or browns have
been taken. The general rules are:

• only barbless or debarbed hooks may be used;

• all fish are to be released into the water;

• only knotless nets may be used;

• no static fishing is allowed, except dry fly;

• bag limits shown below must not be exceeded.

Catch and Release Rules: To prevent overfishing on stocked fish, we are retaining the Catch and Release limited on rainbows. This will be the daily limit plus 6 fish, i.e. 3 fish kept and 6 released, or all 9 released. We feel this is a fair limit and will hopefully prevent too many fish becoming "hook shy" or damaged by incorrect release. Strict adherence to the rules is essential and spot checks will be carried out to ensure compliance with them.

Rudd: Rudd will be taken out of the water as and when deemed necessary and practical, Should anglers catch
any Rudd, they are kindly asked not to return them to the water. If anyone should see any illegal fishing, or
fishermen returning Rudd to the water, it would be appreciated if they could report this to the Bailiff as soon as
conveniently possible in order that action may be taken to protect the fishery and the interests of the sportsmen
who fish the Drift.

Stocking: As usual, the Reservoir will be stocked with rainbow trout before the start of the season. This year, stocking will be carried out with smaller - but more regular - deliveries. Hopefully this will stimulate the existing fish and will not give the trout the opportunity to shoal up, making them a sitting target for the cormorants.

Anglers are reminded not to fish on the stock fish: if a limit is taken then PLEASE MOVE. Every effort will be made by the Bailiff to notify fishermen when and where the water has been stocked and, if necessary, this information can be obtained from him.

Fishing off the Dam is not allowed at any time. In addition, anglers are requested not to fish off the steps of
the Boathouse when the swans are present.

Limits: Anglers’ attention is again drawn to the day limit of three rainbow trout per angler per day, and this must
be strictly adhered to. The weekly bag limit of 9 fish per week applies to seven days and does not mean 9 fish in
any one day. Please also note the limits applying to brown trout.

Access: We continue to make every effort to give access to as many parts of the water as possible and trimming
of the banks will continue. Steps are provided on the far bank of the Reservoir to assist anglers to reach the
water, but these are of course used at the angler’s own risk. Chest waders may be worn but anglers enter the
water at their own risk.

Fishing is not allowed before 8.00 am unless by prior arrangement with the Bailiff, ANYONE WHO WISHES TO FISH BEFORE 8:00 am MUST INFORM THE BAILIFF BEFORE DOING SO. Once permission has been granted, this will last for the entire season. DAY TICKET fishermen must call at least ONE DAY prior to fishing.

The use of double or treble hooks is also forbidden, as is static fishing on the bottom of the Reservoir or the use of boobys. This does not of course apply to dry fly fishing. Active fishing with two rods at a time is also not allowed.

Anglers are reminded that they must ensure that they are in possession of a current NRA Rod Licence before
attempting to purchase tickets or starting to fish.

Please Note: We reserve the right to withdraw ticket privileges from anglers breaking any of these rules.

Dogs: Dogs are not allowed inside the perimeter fence. THIS APPLIES TO FISHERMEN AS WELL AS
RAMBLERS. Signs to this effect have been erected at various points and, should anglers see anyone with a dog
in this area, it would be appreciated if they could point out to them that dogs are not allowed. If any problems
occur, anglers should contact the Bailiff without delay.