Eau De Vie South Rules

Security Deposit: You will be asked for a €50 per angler security deposit before you start fishing. This will be returned at the end of the week providing everything is left clean, tidy and undamaged.

Arrival: Please do not arrive at the lake before 2pm (we are unable to accept early arrivals)
Departure: Please depart no later than 10am

General rules

• No smoking in the lakeside cabin
• Children (under 16 years) must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult, especially lakeside. Infants under the age of three are free of charge, but must be included on the booking
• Do not cut or damage bankside vegetation
• No bright lights and no loud noise e.g. shouting, loud radios
• No fires and please ensure all cigarettes are fully extinguished in the ashtrays provided
• Defecation on the bankside will not be tolerated. Please use the toilets provided
• The rowing boat on site is strictly for the owner’s use only and not to be used by visitors for any reason
• Bait boats are allowed
• Do not remove any bedding, pillows, or furniture, etc from the cabin
• The cabin and barbecue areas must be left in a clean and tidy condition. No litter or line to be left on the ground, please use bins provided
• No swimming
• No dogs

Rules specific to anglers

• A maximum of 3 rods per angler is permitted at any one time. No rods to be left unattended at any time for any reason
• Your landing nets must be dipped by the owner prior to use
• STRICTLY Barbless or Micro Barb Hooks only to be used for maximum size 4
• Main lines must have a minimum breaking strain of 12lb
• No fixed rigs allowed under any circumstances
• Rig tubing must be used and must be at least 18in long
• Death Rigs, Bent Hooks, Tether Rigs and Braid Mainlines are banned
• The use of all ‘Goo’ products (or similar) are not permitted
• All home prepared particles (seeds and nuts) are banned on this venue. Anglers found using home prepared particles will be asked to leave immediately without compensation. Commercially prepared particles are okay e.g. those prepared by Quest Baits, Dynamite Baits etc. Tinned sweet corn is okay
• Only pellets and particle supplied by us can be used
• All boilies must arrive at the venue in new and unopened packaging
• Unhook all fish carefully using the unhooking mats provided. When weighing fish do not stand up whilst holding fish at any time, e.g. when having photos taken
• To maintain the well-being of the fish, we would ask that you treat any injuries and hook hold to the fish with an antiseptic such as Klin-ik or Medi-carp
• Do not use keep nets or sacks, all fish to be returned immediately. Please ensure the fish has fully recovered before it is released
• Anyone found marking or mutilating fish will be prosecuted
• We reserve the right to inspect our visitor’s fishing tackle and may stop the use of incorrect equipment 
• Any angler or member of his party found not respecting the rules will be asked to leave without compensation. No refund will be given for early departure. Eau De Vie will accept no responsibility for injury to visitors or loss, damage or theft of their property.
• We feel we are not asking a lot to maintain the high quality of fishing, and do hope you enjoy your stay at Eau De Vie.  

If you or a member of your party experiences any issues during your holiday, please report them immediately to the venue owner/bailiff and to Angling Lines. This allows us the opportunity to resolve the matter while you are still at the lake, in line with our holiday Terms & Conditions.