Venue Rule Checker

Can I use that here?

Pick a fishery and lake and get the rules on one screen. Straight from the fishery’s own pages, dated, so you know how fresh they are.

Fishery (846 venues)

Venue Rule Checker

Which lake are you fishing?

Only if
Published venue rule
under 16s must be supervised
Only if
Published venue rule
dogs must be kept on a lead
Only if
Published venue rule
rods must not be left unattended
Only if
Published venue rule
no braided mainline
Only if
Published venue rule
all fish must be returned safely
Only if
Published venue rule
boilies only on Hawthorn Lake
Only if
Published venue rule
no nuts or nut-based particles
Only if
Published venue rule
no retaining fish overnight
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 22 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.

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