Woodside Fishery Rules

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 below, or have any questions regarding the use of baits that aren't listed, etc, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE RULES BEFORE VISITING

BARBLESS hooks only - crushed or micro barbs are not acceptable
Maximum 8lb line
Maximum size 10 hook
No night fishing
No fish to be handled in rags or towels
No EVA stink / net bags
Please put litter in the bin provided or take it home with you
Do not throw unused bait on to the banks
No keepnets (except in matches)
Fishery landing nets and keep nets (matches only) to be used only
No unhooking mats
No fish to be swung in by hand
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
Bomb and feeder rigs must be free running. Elasticated method feeders, including Guru X-safe feeders, are NOT permitted.
This is a coarse / match fishery. Specimen / carp tackle is not permitted
No braid
No bite alarms allowed - they are a nuisance to other anglers
Do not leave tackle unattended
Fish from designated pegs only
No fish to be removed from the pools or moved from one pool to another
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
Do not hold fish aloft when taking photographs
No junior anglers under the age of sixteen (16) are allowed without a fishing adult
No dogs
No fires or radios
Please use designated parking area
All anglers must possess a valid NRA license

KEEP NETS AND NET LIMITS

Maximum 50lb of fish in one net
If 50lb net limit is exceeded, but below 60lb, net will be knocked back to 50lb
Any net weighing 60lb or over will be DISQUALIFIED - no exceptions!
Minimum of two keepnets per angler in matches - anglers must split silverfish from carp
Fishery staff weigh in
Only fishery weigh bucket to be used. Clubs are not to use their own bucket / sling
All nets to be left at pegs after weighing in for fishery staff to collect

CLUBS ARE TO PAY FOR ANY NETS THAT ARE NOT RETURNED OR RETURNED DAMAGED

ANGLERS STAYING IN THE ACCOMMODATION

Fishery landing nets must be returned at the end of each day - do NOT take them down to the cabin
Pegs must be fully vacated upon the fishery closing. No tackle to be left on pegs or reserving of pegs

BAIT RESTRICTIONS

Groundbait allowed via feeders or a pole pot only. Groundbait is NOT to be introduced by hand
Fishery feed pellets only. STRICTLY no trout / halibut pellets
No meat (inc cat and / or dog meat)
No bread / breadcrumb
No floating baits or surface fishing
No bloodworm or joker
No boilies or pop-ups
No macaroni cheese
No hemp
No nuts or particle baits
No artificial baits, ie, plastic corn, rubber maggots, etc

PERMITTED BAITS - if it's not listed, you can't use it!

Fishery feed pellet - 2mm - 4mm - 6mm
Maggots
Pinkies
Squatts
Casters
Wafters / dumb bells
Soft hookers
Worms
Sweetcorn
Paste
Prawns (on the hook ONLY)

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 and staff.