Kevin is not one for a massive rule book; he would rather rely on common sense and respect for the environment and other anglers, whilst encouraging creative angling. These rules are minimal and sensible. They are designed to protect the very valuable and beautiful carp, as well as the environment and ensure your own safety. Please show these unique fisheries the respect they deserve.

RULES UPDATE AUGUST 2022

Zig fishing is not allowed on The Church Lake, to clarify – any rig with a bait or lure suspended more than 6” off the bottom in any depth up to the surface is banned. Any angler found breaking this rule will be immediately expelled from the lake.

Bait boats are also now allowed on the lake.

All trophy shot photography must be with the angler in the water – no exceptions. You are advised to bring chest waders.

1. A draw for swim selection will take place at 11am on day of arrival. Any angler(s) arriving after this time will not be entered into the draw and will have the last choice of swims.
2. Only purpose designed barbless hook patterns. No crushed barbs. This rule is deemed amongst the most important by Kevin as he believes that the only safe rig is the one where the carp can get off the hook – hence he has not banned items like leaders. Be warned – if you are seen using a barbed hook you will not get a second chance; it will mean immediate expulsion from the lake without refund.
3. No 2 x long shank hooks are to be used, whether straight or curved. For clarity, this means hooks that have twice the normal shank length, which when curved are commonly referred to as bent hooks that can cause severe damage.
4. Leads must be fixed, but discharge on the take. No lead clips systems are to be used that are reliant on the grip of the swivel in the bore of the moulding.
5. Only monofilament mainlines with a breaking strain of 15lb or more are permitted. Braided mainlines are not allowed on fishing rods, but may be used on spod and marker rods.
6. Only hooklinks of 15lb or more are permitted. For zig rigs and floater fishing, links must be a minimum breaking strain of 12lb.
7. Strictly no pike fishing.
8. The following must not be brought onto site:
   • Landing nets
   • Unhooking mats
   • Sacks and slings
     All will be provided on your arrival.
9. Should you find yourself snagged, do not under any circumstances pull for a break. Contact the bailiff who will use a boat to recover your tackle. Any line breakage rendering tackle in a snag, island or marginal reeds etc. should be immediately reported.
10. Any carp under 25lb must be retained. Please contact the bailiff so that we can consider transferring it to the stock pond.
11. Kevin has noted a trend in fishing where anglers think carp are amphibians and that they can live out of water for an unhealthy amount of time with no ill effect. It is his wish that anglers respect and care for our valuable carp and photography time and handling on the bank must be kept to an absolute minimum.
12. All fish must be returned with the captor in the water to ensure the fish has fully recovered before release. Therefore through the colder months (unless you’re hard!) it is recommended that you bring chest waders.
13. Should you capture a fish showing any signs of damage please contact the bailiff immediately so it can be treated appropriately with Medi Carp. If the bailiff is not available then please retain the fish until it can be treated.
14. All captures will be recorded before you leave the site at the end of your trip.
15. There are many rare plants around the lake. Do not damage or cut any vegetation without consent from the bailiff.
16. Boats on site are not for use, except by bailiffs and Nash staff.
17. Particles and naturals are allowed, but only in reasonable amounts. If there is any doubt on what is deemed as reasonable then please contact the bailiff to avoid any misunderstanding.
18. Tiger nut hookbaits are allowed but no nuts are permitted as free offerings.
19. We expect all anglers to leave their swims pristine and litter free. All litter should be taken with you, including cigarette butts.
20. Do not obstruct the path as the quad will need access and your valuable tackle may get damaged.
21. Do not under any circumstances leave bait or rigs accessible to dogs. We also recommend that you leave nothing on the ground in or out of your bivvy. Neither Kevin, nor Kevin’s dog Ridge, will be responsible for any damage.
22. Guests are only allowed on site by prior arrangement. Dogs are not permitted.
23. Responsible adults must accompany all anglers under the age of 16.
24. Anglers visiting do so at their own risk. Kevin Nash, Nash Lakes and Kevin Nash Group Ltd. are not liable for any injury or loss of property.

Good luck and enjoy your fishing!