Fishing Rules

• Correct unhooking equipment is required when fishing on the North Yorkshire Water Park: a large landing net (minimum 36” or larger) and a large unhooking mat.
• No rods are to be left unattended, under any circumstances.
• Never weigh or lift a fish by the gills, use a net or weigh sling.
• When moving fish to and from the water please ensure you always use a landing net or zipped unhooking mat.
• When photographing fish; support the fish over a large unhooking mat, kneel and please do not stand up with the fish.
• When returning fish after capture, please support the fish in the water giving it plenty of time to recover before releasing it.
• If a fish is deep hooked – hold the fish in the water, in a landing net and seek assistance.
• No plastic or imitation baits.
• Strictly no swimming
• No drugs or heavy drinking
• No music
• Vehicles must be parked on the car parks provided and no driving or parking on the grass.
• No litter to be left under any circumstances (including tea bags and cigarette butts), pegs will be checked.
• All anglers must have appropriate EA licenses
• No keep nets to be use at any times
• Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult