LINTON ANGLING SOCIETY

Rules & Directives

  1. You MUST be in possession of your Membership cards & the appropriate number of E.A. National licenses at  
    ALL times when fishing any LAS water.
  2. NO FISHING during the CLOSED SEASON:
    Rivers & canals for coarse fish, from the 15th March to the 15th June inclusive:
    For game fish from the 1st October to the 31st March inclusive.
    Any CLOSED PERIOD on Still Water venues will be determined by the committee. You will be advised on your card, by Newsletter or Notice boards will be erected at the specific venues at the time.
  3. Your CAR PARKING PERMIT must be suitably displayed on your vehicle when fishing Society waters.
  4. Three rods may be used on LAS waters with the exception of those venues stated otherwise.
  5. Radios are banned on all LAS waters. (Personal equipment with earphones is acceptable)
  6. Portable gas cookers may be used. No open fires are allowed on any LAS waters.
  7. No tents to be erected. (A purpose built Bivvy or Umbrella with overwrap is acceptable)
  8. The use of ‘BENT HOOKS’, FIXED weighted ‘bolt rigs’ & weights over TWO ounces are banned on all LAS waters.
  9. All NUT baits are banned on all LAS waters.
  10. NO TINS are allowed on any LAS venues (sweet corn/luncheon meat etc. should be carried in bait boxes).
  11. Pre-baiting of swims is permitted but should only be done so in strict moderation.
  12. Baited rods are not to be left in the water or unattended, under any circumstances.
    IF YOU’RE LEAVING YOUR SWIM, REEL IN!
  13. Landing nets must be made up ready before you start fishing.
  14. All Carp and Pike Keep Sacks are banned. Large fish must not be retained in nets. Keepnets should not be used in conditions that may result in fish getting stressed, (hot weather) they should be properly submerged and pegged out at all times.
  15. When specimen fishing (e.g. Carp and Pike) unhooking mats must be used at all times.
  16. NO ANIMALS (Dogs etc.) are allowed on any LAS venue.
  17. LINTON LAKE is strictly for MEMBERS ONLY. (No guests or visitors!)
  18. When reporting any catch to the press, the venue should be stated only as,
    ‘A Linton Water’. Other Linton Members must only witness fish caught at Linton Lake.
  19. Fishing times are as stated must be adhered to.
    Linton Park Lake: From FIRST LIGHT (dawn breaking) till 1 hour AFTER DARK (unless you have obtained a night fishing permit.)
  20. All fish must be handled with great care, any diseased fish or signs of pollution must be reported immediately.
  21. LEAVE NO LITTER:
    You are responsible for any litter IN or AROUND your swim irrespective of who put it there. If there is any litter in your swim, YOU MUST REMOVE IT.
    If you are found leaving litter any where, YOU WILL BE EXPELLED!
  22. No fishing directly in amongst or within the actual confines of the reed & lily pad areas, this applies to all Linton waters.
  23. The use of live fish as bait whilst fishing on any Linton waters is banned.
  24. The use of air guns, crossbows, or any other firearms on any Linton waters is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Refer to ‘Linton Angling Society’s Venues’ sheets for Rules and Regulations of individual Waters.

IGNORANCE OF ANY SOCIETY RULE OR DIRECTIVE WILL NOT BE ACCPETED AN EXCUSE

Revised December 2006                                                                       
C. KNOWLER (Hon. Secretary)