Please read all the rules below prior to visiting Risby Park Fishing Ponds

  • BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY, no Microbarbs or Pinched Barbs. (size 8 maximum)
  • No Rods to be left unattended at any time.
  • Fish may be retained in keepnets for a maximum of 6 hours, when use is permitted.
  • All keepnets (when permitted) and landing nets MUST be dipped prior to use and comply with Regional E.A. Bylaws.
  • All Anglers must hold a current fishing license (available at the Post Office and online).
  • No floating baits on Folly Lake. No bait restrictions on the other lakes (Please be sensible).
  • After fishing, do not throw excess Bait into the Pond.
  • No Radios.
  • No cycling or walking around ponds whilst matches in progress.
  • One rod & one line; extra rods £2.00 on all ponds.
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult unless agreed otherwise with management.
  • Fishing dawn till dusk (entrance gate will automatically lock overnight)
  • It is an offense to remove or introduce fish to these ponds.
  • No fires, barbeques, or camping.
  • No one must enter the woodlands under any circumstances.

ALL LITTER MUST BE TAKEN HOME OR PLACED IN THE BINS PROVIDED.

 

These ponds are dangerous, person who go near the ponds must accept risk of injury to themselves and others. The management does not accept any responsibility for damage or loss of property whilst using these ponds.