Dear Member
Please find a pdf of your rule book here:
Rules https://1drv.ms/f/s!AvpqARk7AYK2g5McYpyyz9hTImM6ZQ
Our bailiffs will be more than happy to answer any questions you have regarding these rules. Our Head Bailiff can be contacted by phone:
Rob Dobbing T: 07931 992043
Marchwood Lake is no longer a TVAC venue as of 1st April 2026
Angling Trust Self-Declaration and Disclosure Form:
https://anglingtrust.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AT-Self-Declaration-form.pdf
Guest ticketing is no longer available.
Amendment to the rulebook April 2025 – Lead core leaders are banned.
A polite reminder that anyone caught fishing without an unhooking mat, or net big enough to cope with the size of fish in the lake will be asked to leave. Please remember to ensure all nets are totally dry before use. Thanks.
1st May 2026 – we ask that all members carry a fish care kit in the form of a spray or gel. You can find them at your local fishing tackle shop or Google “fish care kit” or “carp care kit”. This has been passed as a new rule for 2026 with consent of the members at 2026’s AGM.
Note for new members – if you are new (not renewing) member in 2026, then you are only able to book onto the River Test from November 2027
River Test – 1st Nov 2025 – A reminder that wading and spinning are not permitted on this river.
Pike Reminder – No pike fishing between 1st April and 30th September on any lakes.
Please note, it is a legal and membership requirement for you to have a rod licence to fish. No exceptions. https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licence
Please be aware the magic twig (new carp rig) is banned on all our club waters owned or leased with immediate effect. The committee have been testing it on all of our club waters and have deemed it inappropriate for the sort of lakes we have.
