Rules

All fishing tickets must be purchased before fishing. Tickets are non-refundable.
Night fishing is permitted, but anglers must book in advance to secure a spot.
Do not stand up with fish at any time. Always handle fish carefully over an unhooking mat.
No parking on grass—use designated areas.
No littering! Use the bins provided—there’s no excuse.
Respect staff and other anglers. Any aggression, abuse, or failure to follow rules will result in removal from the fishery.
No excessive noise or loud music. Keep it peaceful for everyone.
Only one guest per angler is allowed.
Night fishermen on Meadow Lake are expected to remain on-site after 5 PM unless leaving the venue.
- If ordering food, they must walk to the tackle shop to meet the delivery driver.
- Do not press the buzzer unless in an emergency — it alerts staff out of hours.

Barbless hooks only—no exceptions.
No unattended rods—you must be in control of your rods at all times.
No carp to be retained. Retention sacks are not allowed unless special permission is given.
Padded unhooking mats must be used at all times—regardless of fish size.
A minimum 42-inch carp landing net is required.
Weigh fish using a proper weigh sling—never weigh directly on the scales.
Carry an antiseptic fish care treatment (e.g., Korda Klinik, Propolis) and apply it to hook holds or injuries.
Never use a cloth (wet or dry) to handle fish. This damages their protective slime coat.

No permanently fixed leads—leads must be able to come free if a fish is lost.
Rigs will be checked by staff or bailiffs. Ensure they are fish-safe.
No surface fishing or floating baits.
Braided mainline is not allowed—braided hooklinks are permitted.
You must use rig tubing or a leader (e.g., leadcore) above your lead system.
- Bare line can damage fish. Naked helicopter rigs are the only exception.
No live bait, no nuts, and no plastic baits.
Do not dump excessive bait when leaving—dispose of leftovers in bins, not the lake.

No fires, guns, swimming, drugs, or excessive drinking.
Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead and under control at all times. Clean up after them!
BBQs must be raised off the ground. Burnt grass = you will be asked to leave.
No bright camping tents. Only green fishing bivvies are allowed.

Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to fish alone.
They must be accompanied and directly supervised by a responsible adult (18+) at all times while on site.
Individuals aged 13 to 15 may fish unaccompanied only if:
- They hold a valid (free) Environment Agency rod fishing licence, and
- They have parental consent to fish unsupervised.
Note: It is the responsibility of the angler (aged 13–15) to ensure parental consent is obtained before fishing. Staff are not responsible for verifying consent beyond routine questioning.
All anglers aged 13 and above must carry their rod licence while fishing.
GDHardy Ltd reserves the right to request proof of rod licence and/or age, and may ask any angler to cease fishing if found without a licence, underage and unsupervised, or conducting unsafe behaviour.
For safeguarding, health and safety, and site insurance reasons, staff have the authority to request supervision or deny fishing access at any time.
Failure to follow this policy may result in removal from the premises or a ban from future use.

All anglers must have a valid EA Rod Licence. Bailiffs may request proof at any time.
Do not transfer fish between waters. No fish may be taken away or harmed.
All nets, mats, and slings must be dry before use to prevent the spread of fish diseases.
Gate opening and closing times must be respected. No entry or exit outside designated hours unless arranged in advance.

GDHardy Ltd holds full Public Liability, Employer's Liability, and Environmental Liability insurance for the operation of Water Meadows Fishery.
While we take every reasonable precaution to ensure a safe environment, all visitors enter and fish at their own risk.
By entering the site or purchasing a fishing ticket, you agree to:
- Comply with all fishery rules and supervision policies.
- Accept responsibility for your own safety and that of any children or guests accompanying you.
- Indemnify GDHardy Ltd from claims resulting from non-compliance with the rules.
If you have questions about our policy, please contact us directly.
In an emergency call 999, alert a member of staff immediately or call the site contact number.

By fishing at Water Meadows, you agree to follow these rules. Failure to comply will result in immediate removal.