Fishery Rules and Regulations

All persons holidaying with La Cohue Fisheries (anglers and guests) must agree to abide by all rules as laid down by the management.

You are fishing a beautiful lake. The fish contained in the lake give pleasure to you the angler and we see no reason why their existence should be threatened or harm come to them in any way. Treat the fish with consideration. Any damage or interference with the fish/wildlife/environmental surroundings will NOT be tolerated and you will be asked to leave immediately. The following are strict rules and checks will be made during your holiday to make sure they are carried out to the letter. We make no apologies as any reasonable angler will understand.

·        Barbless hooks only for ALL species incl. catfish. Barbless hooks means barbless! No micro barbs, no crushed barbs just standard barbless hooks as described on the packet at time of purchase. No excuses will be entertained and fishing will be stopped for whole party if any member is found to be breaking this rule. The only exception to this rule is that crushed barb treble hooks may be used for pike.

·        NEVER leave rods unattended – no angler should be more than 5 metres away from their rods if they are in the water. Do not leave bait attached to the hook when out of the water as it is attractive to the wildlife.

·        No bent hooks or nailers of any sort are allowed.

·        No lead core or shock leaders to be used.

·        Wire traces MUST be used for Pike.

·        No fixed/bolt rigs to be used. Safety rigs may be used but please make sure these work effectively and check them regularly.

·        No braided main line to be used. Braid is only allowed for hook links no longer than 12 inches or for use with markers.

·        Maximum 3 rods per person.

·        Strictly NO sacking or use of keepnets for ANY fish. Have your landing net, unhooking mat, weigh sling, scales and camera handy before you start fishing.

·        No nuts, seeds or particles of any kind except sweetcorn.

·        Large unhooking mats are compulsory and are NOT provided.

·        ALL fish must be treated with respect and returned gently and unharmed to the water as quickly as possible.

·        Please use iodine or Klinik preparation on any wounds or hooks pulls.

·        Do NOT walk about on the bank carrying a fish. Hold it close to the ground for photographs.

·        Minimum 15lbs breaking strain line recommended.

·        Please use the toilet NOT the area around the swims.

·        NO rubbish to be left around the lake. Please use the bins and sacks provided for your rubbish.

·        Never remove any overhanging branches from trees or damage the flora in any way.

For the benefit of all - Respect the natural surroundings

·        Always park your vehicles in the allocated parking area.

·        Use the boats to get to the swims on the far bank.

·        Never wander on other people's property and always obey the country code.

·        Never leave litter and always use the bins provided.

·        Radios must be played at a reasonable level.

·        Bait boats are allowed - use with consideration.

·        No fires to be lit anywhere.

·       Please dispose of your rubbish as indicated on the bins.

·        Visitors must be courteous to others using the lane to the lake.

·        No swimming in the lake.

·        No children under the age of 16 are allowed to night fish on their own. At all times a responsible adult must accompany them and have them sitting next to them.

·        WATER IS DANGEROUS!    ALWAYS HELP SOMEONE LESS SURE-FOOTED THAN YOURSELF AND BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL WHEN USING THE BOATS.  LIFE JACKETS ARE PROVIDED - PLEASE USE THEM.

ALCOHOL AND BOATS DO NOT MIX !!!!!!