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Fishing at Hinchingbrooke Country Park Hinchingbrooke Country Park Brampton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6DB tel; 01480 388666 email: [email protected] web: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/hinchingbrookecountrypark WARNINGS REMEMBER the water is very deep and cold SWIMMING IS NOT ALLOWED BOATING IS NOT PERMITTED Stay off and do not break the ice in winter. SKATING IS NOT PERMITTED CONCERN FOR OTHERS, PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Inland and coastal waters are part of the nation's heritage, often forming the beauty of our surroundings. The huge interest in water recreation puts great demands on these resources. At all times we must ensure that our fish, wildlife and environment are protected for the future of angling as a sport, not just here at Hinchingbrooke, but at all venues across the country. In order to do this we must show respect by keeping these key points uppermost in our thoughts Respect Your quarry, wildlife, the environment, and other lake users Do not discard line or tackle leave baited rods unattended leave unused bait on the bank side shout or cause excessive noise Fishing allowed in these areas only area enlarged below Permitted fishing areas at Hinchingbrooke Country Park

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Page 1: Fishing at Hinchingbrooke Country Park...2. Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk. NO night fishing. 3. All tackle and other equipment must be kept on platforms or in swims and not

Fishing at

Hinchingbrooke Country Park

Hinchingbrooke Country ParkBrampton RoadHuntingdonCambridgeshirePE29 6DBtel; 01480 388666

email: [email protected]: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/hinchingbrookecountrypark

WARNINGS

REMEMBER the water is very deep and coldSWIMMING IS NOT ALLOWEDBOATING IS NOT PERMITTEDStay off and do not break the ice in winter. SKATING IS NOT PERMITTED

CONCERN FOR OTHERS, PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Inland and coastal waters are part of the nation's heritage, often forming the beauty of our surroundings. The huge interest in water recreation puts great demands on these resources.

At all times we must ensure that our fish, wildlife and environment are protected for the future of angling as a sport, not just here at Hinchingbrooke, but at all venues across the country. In order to do this we must show respect by keeping these key points uppermost in our thoughts

RespectYour quarry, wildlife, the environment, and other lake users

Do notdiscard line or tackleleave baited rods unattendedleave unused bait on the bank sideshout or cause excessive noise

Fishing allowed in these areas only

area enlarged below

Permitted fishing areas atHinchingbrooke Country Park

Page 2: Fishing at Hinchingbrooke Country Park...2. Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk. NO night fishing. 3. All tackle and other equipment must be kept on platforms or in swims and not

Fishing is co-ordinated byBrampton Angling Society.A valid Environment Agencyrod licence is required.

There is no fishing during the closed season from

th th15 March to 15 June.

th th1. There is NO fishing during the closed season, 15 March to the 15 June inclusive.2. Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk. NO night fishing.3. All tackle and other equipment must be kept on platforms or in swims and not

obstruct the paths.4. Anglers must keep platforms, swims and surrounding area tidy and litter free. All

litter in the area is the responsibility of the angler. All litter should be taken home.5. If tackle is lost out of reach the Rangers must be informed.6. Anglers may not cut back vegetation, clear or dig out swims without prior permission

of the Rangers.7. Three platforms for disabled anglers are available. Able-bodied anglers using these

must move if requested by a disabled angler.8. It is recommended that an adult accompanies junior anglers.9. NO fish are to be transferred from other waters, or between waters in the Park. NO

fish are to be removed from the Park.10. The Rangers have the right to shut swims without notice for the purpose of

maintenance or repairs11. NO boating or swimming is allowed.12. All normal angling methods and baits are allowed.13. Excessive pre- baiting and excessive use of ground bait is not permitted. Please

take surplus bait home, do not leave in or around swims or in the water.14. Barb-less hooks are recommended.15. The fish in the lake can grow to a considerable size; adequate breaking strain line

must be used. If fishing for pike or carp a minimum breaking strain of 10-12lbs is recommended. An appropriate sized landing net should be used.

16. Wire traces must be used at all times when fishing for pike and adequate unhooking facilities should be at hand.

17. For the welfare of the fish it is recommended that unhooking mats are used.18. Respect all other users of the lake.

RulesPlease note that these rules are in addition to and compliment those

contained in the Brampton Angling Society membership book.

­ on the bank from the bailiff­ from Stanjay Tackle & Trophies,

7 Old Court Hall, Godmanchester, PE29 2HS. Tel: 01480 453303

Season and day ticketsare available: