Golden Carp Lake Rules

RULES AND BEST PRACTICE

At The Golden Carp Lake, we want all clients to have a pleasant, stress-free and above-all safe experience at our lake. We also want the same for our fish!

The following "rules" are intended to be straightforward, no-nonsense, and for the benefit of all. They have been put together for anglers, by an angler. Although most of the rules would appear to most as being “normal practice”, experience has shown us that it is best to have them written down, even just as a reminder to all!

SAFETY DEPOSIT

Safety deposit amount is €300/£300 PER SWIM. Lake Exclusive deposit is €600/£600 per group. Safety deposits are obligatory and to be paid via PayPal or in cash on arrival.

CHECK-IN AND DEPARTURE

Check-in is between 12h00 and 16h00 on Saturday. We ask that the lead booker contact us on or before the Friday prior to your arrival to confirm arrival times. 

Departures are between 09h00 and 10h00 at the latest on Saturdays. Please ensure your ferry/train bookings and travel times coincide with this. Planned early departures should be discussed prior to, or immediately upon arrival. 

FISHING RULES

- We operate a strict No-Kill policy. No fish are to be killed or removed from our lake.

- No striking into fish.

- THREE RODS PER ANGLER allowed (excluding those that opt for the fourth rod optional extra).

- We strongly recommend using rod pods instead of bank sticks, as our Swims are made from exceptionally hard compressed limestone. We do have pods available for hire on-site. 

- All nets must be a minimum of 42” wide, with small or micro-mesh, and must be dry on arrival.

- No unattended rods. Anglers must remain within a minimum of 50m of their own or their partner's rods at all times. The Lodge is within this distance from all of the double swims, so there is no need to reel in for meals etc.

- Minimum 18lbs mono line only, no braided mainline.

- On-site purchases and rentals to be paid in € euros. We do not accept £ sterling.

- Clients are reminded not to fish, or put any bait or food of any description in the stock pond.

- Please weigh and photograph all carp, irrespective of size, for our records.

- Swims all include free use of a boat (with oars and lifejacket which MUST be worn at all times - no exceptions), carp cradle, recovery sling, and a weigh tripod.

- For insurance reasons, minors under the age of 18 are not allowed to use boats.

- All tackle, motors, and batteries should be returned to the Lodge, in a clean and dry condition, at the end of your stay. Please clean and empty boats of dirt and water before leaving.

- Please make sure that swims are free of all rubbish (pieces of line, bits of bait, cigarette butts, etc.) before you leave. 

- All provided tackle will be inspected with you upon arrival and before your departure.

- Recovery slings, supplied by us, are only to be used to rest fish while setting up cameras, cradles, etc.

- Cradles and slings need to be kept wet at all times. Please change the water in the cradles and buckets regularly.

- In warmer weather, particularly during the summer months, no fish are to be taken out of the water onto the bank. Fish are to remain in/over the water at all times, day or night, for weighing and photographing please.

- Fish are to be released as soon as possible, and in water deep enough to prevent them from injury.

- No sacking of carp.

- Recognised Carp-Care kits are COMPULSORY and to be supplied by the angler, minimum one kit per swim. ALL hook holds, injuries, etc. must be treated, regardless how minor.

- Maximum size 4 hooks. Micro-barbed hooks only. No barbless hooks.

- No braided mainline, rigs, lead core, or braided “lead-free” leaders.

- Rig tubing or leaders (Nash TT Diffusion Camo leader etc.) of a minimum of 50cm are compulsory.

- Only coated braid or fluorocarbon for rigs.

- Drop-off lead systems only. This does not include traditionally mounted inline leads.

- We regularly carry out rig checks, and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

- We reserve the right to disallow use of certain types/qualities of baits, and associated products. To avoid any inconvenience, please check with us before your arriva

- Nuts (and nut products), particle baits (except sweetcorn and hemp), as well as ALL PLASTIC BAITS, are STRICTLY forbidden

- We recommend anglers to use a minimum of 15mm pellets and 20mm hook baits to avoid bream 

SITE RULES

- For your safety, the gates and main parking areas are covered by CCTV.

- Vehicles are allowed on the designated offload areas opposite the swims for loading and unloading only. Please do not drive or park on the grass.

- The cabin and lodge are there for your comfort, and to store your food and belongings. Please ensure they remain tidy throughout your stay, and that they are left as you found them when you leave.

- Any items of angling equipment (carryall’s, rod holders, bait etc.) must be kept on swims, and not in the lodge.

- Please do not put bivvies up outside of the designated areas on the Swims 

- The toilet and shower facilities are available to all guests 24/7. Please keep these areas tidy. 

- Maximum of one non-angling guest per angler (excluding cabin bookings). No visitors or pets please.

- The swimming pools are open second week of June (weather permitting) until 1st November.

- Use of the swimming pools is at your own risk, and we decline any responsibility for any personal injury that may occur from misuse of this, or any other of our facilities.

- An adult must supervise minors at all times while on site, particularly if using the swimming pools.

- No swimming in the lake under any circumstances.

- Weather permitting, Wednesday is our general maintenance day, which includes grass cutting (mowing + strimming), and pool cleaning. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

- All areas must be free of all rubbish (pieces of line, bits of bait, cigarette butts, etc.) before you leave.

-Please leave the cabin, lodge and bathrooms as you found them at the beginning of your stay. Cleaning kits are provided for your use.

- Rubbish/recycling bins (black for food waste, yellow for recycling, and green for glass), are provided in the chalet and lodge. 

- Anglers are expected to bring their own toilet rolls and black bin bags for the duration of their stay.

 - Drug use and alcohol abuse WILL NOT be tolerated.

- We run a family site, so please adapt behaviour and language accordingly.

- 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.