We run a winter syndicate on Holme Fen Fishery which includes both Meadows and Poachers Pool lakes. The syndicate runs from Dec to late March, exact dates will be determined by September of the year concerned. The syndicate is limited to 40 members and allows stays of 48hr during December and March and 72hrs for January and Febuary.
- When arriving at the site (no earlier than 6:00) enter the gate (using code emailed to you and park in the main car park, you can walk around the lake find a swim and leave a bucket, then drive to the swim.
- Keep car movements to a minimum, if the track gets to muddy it will be closed and Barrows will have to be used.
- Slings, floating cradles, nets and water buckets will be provided – anybody caught with their own equipment will be banned and asked to leave immediately without refund. No personal fish care equipment shall be brought on to the premises. Fish safety is of paramount importance.
- A £50 deposit for Carp care equipment for each angler will be collected and pooled into a syndicate deposit. Carp care equipment will be inspected for damage between at the end of the syndicate, any damages will be paid for, and the remaining deposit returned evenly. If deposit was bank transferred it will be returned within 48hr of receipt of your bank details
- All equipment (waders, reels and line, weights etc ) must be dry when arriving on site.
- No fish are to be removed from the water at any time, please unhook, weigh and photograph all captures over the water and ensure your equipment is available by the waterside ready for use. Fish can be large so ask an adjacent angler for assistance.
- Carp may be held in a large recovery sling to assist weighing and photographing – the maximum time should not exceed 10 mins. No carp to be placed in a sack.
- Minimum age is 20 years for any exceptions please call to discuss.
- No non-angling guests permitted on the fishery without prior permission.
- No solid or inflatable boats to be brought on the premises.
- 3 rod maximum.
- No braided mainline, naked chod rigs or leadcore.
- No Twig rigs
- Minimum of 1 meter tubing or manufacturer prepared leaders i.e. Safezone, Fox etc. to be used
- Pellets and suitably prepared Particles may be used in moderation, this is available to purchase if required
- No bait boats or drones.
- Micro-barbed hooks only with maximum size 4.
- Maximum lead size of 4oz.
- Minimum line strength of 15lb inc. Zigs.
- Strictly no Maggots
- No artificial (plastic) bait
- Fishing is allowed from designated swims only. Please do not damage the vegetation.
- No dogs allowed.
- No rods to be left unattended (unofficial 40m with remote rule applies however please be aware that this could lead to you being in trouble with the Environment Agency, who do occasionally check).
- Always respect other anglers and do not cast into adjacent swims.
- No fires. You may use BBQ’s but please ensure these are placed on gravel swims, do not place directly on the grass
- Badly damaged fish must be retained in a sling and reported to the emergency numbers immediately. There are a number of smaller self-breeds becoming a nuisance, if caught they may be moved to the stock pond behind Lookout, or retained in a net and contact me for moving.
- Fish care treatments should be used on all hook holds marks, damaged fins etc.
- Your ticket permits fishing fishing 48hr on and 48hr off.
- Pictures of all 40lb+ plus fish should be emailed to the fishery team within 2 days with your name and size of fish, date, bait used plus any other information you think applicable email address to use: martindawson@live.co.uk.
- All rubbish to be taken away with you. Any angler with rubbish in their swim will be asked to leave and those leaving rubbish in a swim will be banned. If there is rubbish in your swim upon arrival, please report to this to the bailiff.
- Emergency Numbers (to be used for emergency calls only): Martin 07531 910515 Mike 07950 666058.
Poachers Rules
As Above
Allowed to weight and photo fish out of the water
2025/26 winter syndicate price £450
Ticket enquiries to martindawson@live.co.uk
