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Code of Conduct

Please consider others and observe the anglers' code of conduct

Always

Fish upstream of other fishing anglers

 Wait your turn to fish a pool from its head

 Remove your old line and litter from the bank and dispose of sensibly

 Stay about 15m from the next angler or 30m when they or you are using a fly

 Respect the property, access and privacy of those who live or work on or near the fishery. Please park your car considerately and don’t block access.

 Beware of other users of the river or bank.

 Ripe or darkly coloured fish should be returned to the water. If in doubt, RETURN it!

 Fish being returned to the water should not be handled by the tail and should be released as quickly as possible. Remove the hook and return the fish facing upstream until it swims away.

 Fish being retained should be killed as quickly as possible using a priest or appropriate instrument.

Please help to conserve spring salmon stocks (Feb, Mar & Apr) by returning, unharmed fish more than 30” in length and use barbless hooks. Please return all hen fish in October.

If necessary bailiffs will withdraw permits when rules are not observed.