Kevin Nash Group Ltd. accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage,
injury or theft whilst on the premises. Please abide by the rules below:
Fishery Rules
1. Royston is an immaculately kept lake. Please ensure
all litter is taken home. Leaving litter – note this includes cigarette butts –
will lead to termination of membership.
2. Do not damage any of the trees or plants. Should
you believe a tree or plant requires removal or trimming please contact the
Fishery Manager.
3. If you accidentally lose tackle in a tree or bush
and have to pull for a break, you must inform the Fishery Manager or Bailiff
before you leave to prevent danger to wildlife.
4. Toilets are provided on site, if you choose to
defecate elsewhere i.e a bucket or bag you must take it with you. Any breach of
this rule will result in membership being terminated.
5. We expect all members and their guests using the
toilets to clean up after themselves and leave the toilets in a pristine
condition.
6. The gate must be properly locked on arrival and
when leaving. Under no circumstances is the gate code to be shared.
7. Please respect fellow anglers at all times, keep to
the boundaries of your swim and keep noise, radios/music to a respectable level
so as not to disturb your neighbours.
8. Rods must not be left unattended.
9. Do not position rods on the fish release platform
provided in most swims. These are lower to the water for angler safety and have
been specially constructed for safe netting and release of carp.
10. The margins are very deep. Do not in any circumstances attempt to wade.
Swimming is not permitted.
11. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Parent/Guardian (aged
21 years or over) and the rod limit in a single swim must not exceed 4
rods. Under 16’s must remain in the swim that the adult is occupying at all
times. It is the duty of the Parent/Guardian to ensure under 18’s are well behaved and do not disturb other
anglers and wildlife.
12. A number of swims are doubles. If you occupy one of these swims please
keep to one side of the swim in case another angler also wishes to fish the
double swim you are partially occupying.
13. Non-fishing guests may accompany an angler/anglers. Non-fishing children
under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian at all times. Non-Fishing
guests/children must keep to the confines of the swim area and not in any way
disturb neighbouring anglers.
14. Fires are prohibited. BBQs may be used providing they are raised above
the ground.
15. Strictly no guns or fireworks.
16. Dogs are permitted only with special permission from management.
17. Cars must not exceed the 5mph speed limit. Anyone driving at speed or
dangerously will immediately lose their membership.
18. To avoid unnecessary disturbance to anglers fishing Wood Lake, on
arrival please park in the main car park then walk round to select your swim.
After you have selected your swim you may take your car round. In many swims
you can park directly behind a swim, others have nearby pull ins. Only park in
the designated areas.
19. Your safety and the safety of our fish is our prime concern. Do not
drink alcohol to excess. Any angler found in a “condition” deemed unsafe or
disruptive will be asked to leave.
20. You are allowed to arrive from 7am to look at available swims but do not enter an
occupied swim or disturb anglers already present. Please have your swim vacated
by 9am on your day of departure.
21. From 1st May to 30th September day tickets are offered Monday to Thursday inclusive,
with fishing from 7am to 7pm. From 1st October to 30th April day tickets are offered
Monday to Sunday from 7am to 7pm. Please show consideration for overnight anglers
when entering and leaving the fishery.
22. Under no circumstances are fish to be transferred between waters.
23. Under no circumstances are you allowed to use the fishery boats on site.
24. No refunds will be offered under any circumstances unless the management
deem the fishery requires to be closed.
25. The use of drones is prohibited.
Angling Rules
These rules are deemed as most important by the management for carp welfare. Anglers found fishing
with barbed hooks or bent hooks will have their membership terminated.
Carp Care
1. To avoid potential introduction of disease all
nets, sacks, slings and unhooking mats must be completely dry before entering
the site. If they are not, and you have fished somewhere else previously,
please rinse all the above items in disinfected water before you enter the
fishery and make sure they are completely dry before using at the fishery.
2. Carp are not amphibious and we request you keep
their time on the bank for your photo sessions to an absolute minimum.
3. All anglers must have an appropriate unhooking mat or
cradle that will comfortably protect a 40lb+ carp. Mats used on the ground must
have at least 2.5cm of padding.
4. No landing nets under 42 inches are permitted.
5. No keepnets unless provided by the Fishery Manager.
6. Under no circumstances may carp be retained in landing nets beyond a few minutes.
Under no circumstances can carp be kept for more than 30 minutes in a floating retainer
sling. Carp Sacks are banned. Anyone found to be breaking any of the carp safety
rules will immediately have their membership cancelled.
7. The only exception to Rule 6 is that should you
catch or find a fish that is damaged or appears unwell you must retain it and
immediately contact the Fishery Manager or Bailiff.
8. In the interest of good fish care all anglers must carry a bottle of antiseptic
fish treatment such as Nash Medicarp and treat any wounds, cuts or abrasions.
Failure to follow this will result in you being asked to leave the fishery and only return
once you have the correct carp care.
Pike Rules
Tackle Requirements
These rules are designed for the welfare of the pike and to ensure a high standard for all anglers. It’s in your best interest to follow these rules and to encourage others to do the same.
Enjoy your fishing! Remember, the pike you catch today is the one your fellow angler may catch in the future.
