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GENERAL FISHERY RULES

AJS Fisheries have set the following rules to protect yourself, the local environment, wildlife and fish. Please respect these rules while fishing/on AJS waters, Thank you.

AJS Fisheries reserve the right to change the rules and conditions at any time. Failure to follow the rules could result in a ban.
Belvoir & Knipton Rules
Belvoir Lakes Rules
Knipton Reservoir Rules
Belvoir Fishing Club Rules

  • Members may be accompanied by partners/wives/young children on their session but strictly no other guests or visitors are permitted.

  • Fish care antiseptic liquids should be carried and used on all sores, lifted scales and hook holds

  • Report any lost tackle to the Fishery Manager as soon as possible. This includes cut offs and crack offs, irrespective of whether a fish was involved or not.

  • Please respect the toilets and facilities, ensure they are left clean/tidy after use.

  • It is compulsory to send in catch reports/pictures of any fish, this is essential for effective fisheries management. Send all fish pictures to a member of staff within 1 week of capture. - Anglers that do not send in their catch pictures may not be invited to rejoin the following season.

  • Any abuse or violence to any other anglers, public or staff will not be tolerated.

  • Report all damage to fishery fences, facilities and property immediately.

  • AJS Fisheries accept no responsibility for any injury, illness or damage to persons or property in connection with the facilities provided.

  • No driving on the grass in wet times. Please refer to the WhatsApp group for updates on when these are. We are not responsible for stuck vehicles.

  • Anglers must park in designated areas & close all gates they have passed through.

  • Anglers must dip their nets and slings on arrival.

  • Environment Agency bylaws apply.

  • Only supplied AJS Fisheries unhooking mats are permitted alongside suitable landing nets and slings. Pike anglers must also have appropriate unhooking equipment. No Keep nets to be used in any lake.

  • Fish to be returned to the water as soon as possible - carp sacks are strictly forbidden.

  • No braided main line or casting leaders of any kind. Minimum of 0.35mm breaking strain line only.

  • No litter: Litter, Dogs, Fires, Wading, Swimming, Drones or weapons. No plastic/artificial baits or foam

  • Permit holders shall not add to, remove or alter in any way the banks, trees & land surrounding the fishery.

  • Anglers must not engage in any activity or angling practice that endangers fish stacks. Wildlife or water bodies of AJS Fisheries.

  • AJS Fisheries reserve the right to close waters during spawning periods, events and possible safety risks.

  • Spombs must have a float added.

  • Pike fishing from Ist October until 15th March only.

  • (KNIPTON EXCLUSIVE) Boats must be solid (no inflatables) in well maintained condition; Life Jackets MUST be worn at all times when using a boat.

Memorial Trout Rules
Memorial Trout Lake Rules

  • 1 Fly only

  • Only barbless hooks

  • Maximum of 2 kept fish after bagged limit catch and release only

  • Entrance is via the main castle gate only unless otherwise stated

  • Please Park in the layby on the road unless otherwise stated

  • Driving on the grass is limited to dry periods only – we are not responsible for towing stuck vehicles - For live updates regarding parking and driving on the grass please refer to the webpage/whatsapp group

  • AJS Fisheries accept no responsibility for any injury, illness or damage to persons or property in connection with the facilities provided.

  • Environment Agency bylaws apply.

  • Permit holders shall not add to, remove or alter in any way the banks, trees & land surrounding the fishery.

  • Anglers must not engage in any activity or angling practice that endangers fish stacks. Wildlife or water bodies of AJS Fisheries.

  • AJS Fisheries reserve the right to close waters during spawning periods, events and possible safety risks.

  • No litter: Litter, Dogs, Fires, Wading, Swimming, Drones, weapons.

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