Please read our rules
Our rules exist to ensure Holme Fen Fishery becomes one of the best carp fishing venues in the country, and also to ensure the safety of both you and the fish. We ask you abide by our rules at all times whilst on the venue, as failure to do so may result in you being asked to leave and receiving an instant ban. The owner maintains the complex to a high standard with conservation at the forefront of his planning, so please respect this and help to protect both the vegetation and wildlife.
- Fishing strictly by prior booking only. When arriving at the site (no earlier than 9:00) enter the gate (using code emailed to you a week prior to arrival) and park in the main car park, you can walk around the lake. A draw will be held in the main car park at 10:00.
- Slings, water mats, nets and water buckets will be provided – anybody caught with their own equipment will be 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 fifty-pound deposit for Carp care equipment for each angler will be collected from the lead angler either as cash in an envelope upon arrival or bank transfer on the day before arrival. Carp care equipment will be handed back and inspected for damage between 9 and 10 on the day of departure, any damages will be paid for, and the remaining deposit returned. If deposit was bank transferred it will be returned within 24hr of receipt of your bank details
- All equipment (reels and line, weights, boats 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 in the water and ensure your equipment is available by the waterside ready for use. Fish can be large to 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.
- 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.
- No bait boats unless you’re on a lake exclusive booking then its up to the person who booked.
- 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 remote rule applies however please be aware that this could lead to you being in trouble with the Environment Agency).
- 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 bricks or slabs provided, do not place directly on the grass
- Badly damaged fish must be retained in a sling and reported to the emergency numbers immediately.
- Fish care treatments should be used on all hook holds marks, damaged fins etc.
- Your ticket permits fishing on the date of arrival. You must leave the fishery no later than 9:30 on your day of departure. Do not arrive on site before 9:00 (there is nowhere for you to wait) – if you are early the local villages of Earith or Somersham have local amenities. On your arrival you may walk around the lake while waiting.
- 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 Pool
- Bait boats may be used (determined by group leader)
- Fish can be weighed and photographed out of the water
