Can I use that here?

• Only if

  Non-resident anglers

  Non-resident fishing guests are not permitted unless prior consent is given; a £1 charge is made if permission is granted. A 2025 post on the fishery's site says day tickets must be pre-booked.

• Only if

  Hours

  Dawn to dusk for cabin residents; 7am to 8pm for caravan and motorhome guests. No night fishing on either pool.

• Only if

  Rods

  No more than two rods. No unattended rods whatsoever.

• Must

  Hooks

  Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).

• Must

  Nets and mats

  No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.

• No

  Leads, feeders and bait clips

  No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.

• Only if

  Baits

  Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.

• Only if

  Children

  No unaccompanied children under 16. Blurton Pool: its own page says under-16s aren't permitted; the terms say no children under 14 – check with the fishery.

• No

  Dogs

  No dogs allowed for day-ticket anglers.

• No

  Taking fish

  No fish to be removed or killed.

• Only if

  Licence, permission and seasons

  Check the rod licence you need for your age, tackle and target fish in England. A venue ticket does not replace a rod licence. Check any local close season before fishing.

Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 26 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.