Rules when Fishing at Pillaton Pool

• To fish the pools at Pillaton we ask that you are a competent angler with at least two years of fishing experience.
• Children 16 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times whilst fishing.
• All adults supervising children fishing must have a valid rod licence with a minimum of two years fishing experience.
• Each person fishing must hold a valid rod licence, and a form of photo identification. You must be able to produce the documents should a member of staff or water bailiff need to check your details.
• Fishing sessions are to be booked through the campsite shop; wristbands will be issued and must be worn for the duration of the session.
• Members of staff will check that all persons fishing are registered for the session and are wearing their wristband.
• Pegs cannot be reserved; you must not set up on a peg unless you are ready to sit and fish.
• Pegs must not be left unattended at any time. Any fishing items found to be left unattended will be removed by a member of staff.
• No night fishing, fishing is between dawn and dusk only.
• Individual UNHOOKING MATS and LANDING NETS must be used at all times, sharing is not permitted under any circumstances.
• Strictly no keep nets to be used.
• Barbless hooks must be used at all times; strictly no barbed hooks to be used.
• Bait boats and fish finders are not permitted to be used.
• No radios or music by the pool side.
• No parking by the pools or on the grass; parking is permitted in designated parking areas only.
• No dogs around the fishing pools.
• No braid line to be used.
• No litter or line to be left around or on the pegs.
• NO HEMP, PEANUTS, or FLOATING BAITS to be used.
• NO STALKING FISH – please pick a peg and stick to it.
• Strictly no unattended bite alarms to be used.
• All pegs must be cleared; and equipment must be taken away at the end of each session.
• No bivvy tents or equipment to be left out overnight.
• Please respect your fellow fisher persons and only fish on your selected peg area.
• One person from each pitch is entitled to one free wristband that can be used for the duration of their stay. This must be the same person and cannot be transferred. Please note that an available peg cannot be guaranteed.
• Additional wristbands can be purchased for other persons on the pitch; £5.00 per adult or child per session.
• Having a poolside pitch does not mean that the peg nearest to your unit is yours to be exclusively used. All pegs are on a first come, first served basis for each session.
• Abuse of any kind to staff, guests or fellow angler will not be tolerated.
• Pillaton Hall Farm do not take any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any persons, vehicles or equipment whilst using our pools.
• Any person found to be breaking any of the rules will be asked to stop fishing immediately and may be asked to leave the site.
• Pillaton Hall Farm reserve the right to amend the fishing terms and conditions at any time.