Notice: Temporary Fishing Restrictions  

Educational Event

Please note that fishing will be restricted on the afternoon of Monday 14 July, from 1:30pm to 4:00pm, to accommodate an educational session for our local schools.

The following areas will be closed to fishing during this time:

• The training platform and pegs along the edge of the pond adjacent to Holland Sports Club field

• The 5 pegs closest to the school on Gilmour Lane

All other pegs will remain open and available for use.

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us provide this opportunity for young learners to engage with nature.

Thank you!

• Please do not deposit any fish from your own pond or elsewhere into the Fishpond -  this requires permission and a health check from the Environment Agency and you may be prosecuted if you move fish into inland waters without this.

• We intend to follow the advice of the Environment Agency in monitoring water quality. If you do witness any fish in distress or evidence of fish mortalities, please photograph, noting the time and date of the incident and send in to the Parish Clerk.
• The Fishpond is closed each year during the spawning period - please check here for updates on when this is happening.

• Stay Safe Around Open Water
  
  
• The rules of use of the pond for angling are detailed below. These are designed to safeguard the fish and the wildlife in the area, as well as the users. Anybody found to be abusing these rules will be asked to leave and not return. Issues can be reported to Parish Clerk or the Bailiffs using the contact details below.

Tickets and Licensing

For visiting anglers, tickets must be purchase in advance from Londis, 62-64 Oak Road, DE13 8LS

Season Ticket
- Full Adult £45.00
- Under 16s, disabled, retired £25.00

Day Ticket
- Full Adult £12.00
- Under 16s, disabled, retired £6.00
Under 12s are free but must be accompanied by an adult (over 16).

Fishing is free for Barton residents only who must carry photo ID as proof of address

All anglers must also have a valid Rod Licence as per Environment Agency Rules:-
Under 12s - no licence required
Ages 13 - 16 - licence (free of charge)
Ages 17 onwards - Full licence required

Rules

• Fishing is strictly daylight hours only, no night fishing.
• Barbless hooks up to size 8 only (no treble hooks).
• No braided line or hook lengths.
• No bait boats. No spinning. No live or dead baits.
• Bread products to be used as hook bait only.
• Unhooking mats are mandatory for Carp, please respect all fish.
• Do not remove fish, catch and release only.
• Fish care products strongly advised to assist with hook wounds.
• Return Fish to pond immediately. No Keep Nets.
• No match fishing.
• All unused bait to be taken home.
• All waste to be placed in bins or taken home. 
• Please dispose of line (and hooks) responsibly.
• Please check the peg is clear of all litter before you leave.
• Do not light fires.
• Keep noise to a minimum, please respect our neighbours.
• All dogs on leads.
• Please park considerately, do not block access roads and abide by 5mph speed limit on the footpath.