Kingsland Reservoir Rules

General Rules

  • All visitors must report to the bungalow before making their way to the lakes.
  • Anybody using abusive language or behaviour to staff or other anglers will be asked to leave.
  • No barbecues or fires.
  • All fish must be returned to the water immediately.
  • One rod in use per angler at any time.
  • No night fishing.
  • No keepnets except during official matches (see match rules below).
  • All litter to be taken home.
  • No unwanted bait to be discarded into the lakes (take it home).
  • All vehicles are parked / left at the owner's risk, please park responsibly.
  • Fishing only from dedicated platforms.
  • Kingsland fishery landing nets must be used at all times.
  • No pets.
  • Under 16's must be supervised by a responsible adult.
  • No one is to 'walk the lakes' without prior permission.
  • Anyone caught stealing the property (including the fish) of Kingsland Reservoir will be prosecuted.

Tackle & Bait Rules

  • Strictly barbless hooks only.
  • Maximum hook size 10.
  • No braided lines or hook lengths.
  • No leadcore.
  • No fixed or bolt rigs (all rigs must be free running).
  • No surface fishing or floating baits.
  • No artificial or plastic baits.
  • No tiger nuts or luncheon meat.

Match Keepnet Rules

  • Keepnets are permitted during official matches only.
  • A minimum of 3 keepnets must be used by all anglers.
  • Only Kingsland fishery keepnets to be used.
  • Regular match anglers may leave a personal set of nets with the fishery owner (at own risk).
  • Max 50lbs of fish in any net.
  • Nets over 50lbs will be knocked back to 50lbs.
  • Nets over 55lbs will be excluded.
  • Any angler with a net over 60lbs will be disqualified, repeat offenders may be asked to leave the fishery.
  • Keepnets must be fully submerged in a sufficient depth of water.
  • All fish must be returned safely after weighing.

Match Booking Rules

  • To book a lake exclusively for a club event, 75% of available pegs need to be booked and covered on the day to prevent open pegs being made available to pleasure anglers.
  • Big carp lake - 28 pegs - 20 peg minimum booking.
  • Small carp lake - 17 pegs - 15 peg minimum booking.
  • Silverfish lake - 21 pegs - 16 peg minimum booking.
  • Match organisers should use consecutive available pegs when lake minimums are not booked and paid for.
  • Important Anyone found breaking fishery rules will be asked to leave the fishery immediately, no refunds will be given for breaking fishery rules.