RULES
In order to protect the well being of both fellow anglers, and the surrounding wildlife, the fishery asks that you abide by the following rules. Note, fishery rules are in place to ensure the welfare of fish stocks so that you, the angler can continue to enjoy your fishing at Woodside. They are not in place to hinder or obstruct the angler in any way. Careful consideration has been given to each one of the below rules - they are not there for the sake of it, or because we are simply following trends or fads. If you would like any further explanation or clarification on any one of the below rules, then please contact us. We will be happy to help.
If you are unsure about any of the above, or have any questions regarding the use of baits that aren't listed, etc, then please do not hesitate to contact us.


TAKE YOUR LINE HOME WITH YOU
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE BELOW
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BARBLESS hooks only
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No fish to be handled in rags or towels
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New from October 2018 No EVA stink / net bags
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Please take your litter home with you. Bins are NOT provided
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Do not throw unused bait on to the banks
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No keepnets (except in matches)
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Maximum 50lb of fish in one net
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Minimum of two keepnets per angler in matches - anglers must split silverfish from carp
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Fishery landing nets and keep nets to be used only
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No fish to be swung in by hand
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Groundbait allowed through open-ended / method feeders or pole pots on. Groundbait is NOT to be introduced by hand
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New from October 2018 Fishery feed pellets only. STRICTLY no trout / halibut pellets
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New from October 2018 No meat (inc cat and / or dog meat), bread, bloodworm, joker, trout pellets, boilies, macaroni cheese, hemp or nuts
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PERCH ANGLERS - No spinning or jigging. No treble hooks. No live baiting. No dead baiting. Drop shotting is permitted with either natural or artificial baits
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Bomb and feeder rigs must be free running. Elasticated method feeders are not allowed.
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No braid
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No bite alarms allowed - they are a nuisance to other anglers
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Do not leave tackle unattended
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Fish from designated pegs only
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No fish to be removed from the pools or moved from one pool to another
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Do not interfere with vegetation or wildlife. If you feel there is an obstruction in your peg, please speak with a member of fishery staff
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Do not hold fish aloft when taking photographs
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No junior anglers under the age of sixteen (16) are allowed without a fishing adult
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No dogs, fires or radios
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Please use designated parking area
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All anglers must possess a valid NRA license
Anglers fish at their own risk. Woodside Fishery will not accept any liability for personal injury or damage to or loss of tackle.
Please note that the management reserve the right to refuse admission and to change the rules at any time. Any angler found to be in breach of the rules above will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Please show courtesy to fellow anglers.