Hobbs Lake Trout Fishery

On 1st March 2012 we are opening our new Trout fishery.

This will be a season permit only venue.

£300 for a 50 fish limit (1st March to 31st December 2012)

We will permit catch and release for those not wishing to remove fish, or to continue after the daily limit is reached.

This lake is over 15acres and has an average depth of 12 to 15 feet. Areas to 25 feet make this a superb water for trout.

Stocking Pictures

Westacre Trout Farm releasing the initial stock in February 2012

The big one - The first person to genuinely land this fish with photos for publicity will be allowed free membership for 2013

Opening day Pictures

John Wilson playing a Rainbow on the opening day. And Mark Redhead with the first Brown Trout caught

Rules             Fly Fishing Only

                      Barbless hooks (de-barbs accepted) only to be used

                      Wading is permitted in designated areas only whilst wearing a life jacket.

                      A maximum of three flies only per line.

 No Boobies

 All catch-returns to be filled in accurately and left in the box in the lodge.

 No litter to be left

 No fires or braziers to be lit.

 Do not exceed daily or annual fish limits

 Parking in designated areas only

 All junior members to be accompanied by an adult member at all times.

                        Catch and Release may be employed

 All Brown Trout to be returned to the water alive

                     All Trout over 4lb to be returned to the water alive

                     Play fish as quickly as possible

                     Land all fish in a net keeping it in the water

Do not drag the fish up the bank

Do not handle fish unless absolutely necessary, make sure your hands are wet when handling fish.

Use an unhooking tool or artery forceps to remove hook.

RULES OF THE SITE

1/         Fishing from permanent swims only. Cutting or removal of vegetation is not permitted.

2/         Access gate to be closed and locked at all times.

3/         No fires to be lit.

4/         No litter to be left. All litter in and around your swim is your responsibility.

5/         Permits to be carried at all times and offered for inspection on any request.

6/         Do not wander beyond designated fishing areas.

7/         Please keep noise and light to a minimum and have regard for other anglers.

8/         All juniors to be accompanied by an adult fishing in the next swim.

9/         Officially appointed bailiffs have the authority to suspend, expel or refuse admission to any person whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the interest of the fishery. Anglers luggage, equipment and vehicles maybe inspected at anytime whilst on site.

10/       Anglers fishing do so on the understanding that Middleton Aggregates Ltd and Gayton Road Fisheries accept no liability whatsoever for loss of life, damage, injury or loss to persons or property whilst on the site.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE FORFEITURE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP TICKET WITHOUT REFUND.

Season Permits

            Adult Season permit (50 fish limit per annum)

                                                                         (2 fish limit per day)                                    £300.00

            Junior Season permit (25 fish limit per annum)

                                                                        (1 fish limit per day)                                     £150.00

Young Junior permit may rod share with Adult member only                                          £000.00

                                    (No fish allowed to be removed)

Junior member – Aged 12yrs and under 16yrs (requiring EA Rod license)

Young Junior  - Aged under 12yrs (not requiring EA rod license)

Day Permits

A book of four day permits may be purchased to allow an angler short term access to the fishery. Each permit used must be deposited in the day permit box before fishing commences on the day. Each permit has a two fish limit only. A catch return must be completed and posted before leaving the fishery.

£100.00 per book

All books purchased before 1^st March 2012 will qualify for an allowance against an Adult Season permit should the holder wish to become a full member after trying the fishery.

Car parks

All vehicles must be parked in one of the two designated car parks at all times.

At certain times the haul road and access to the west end car park will be restricted to allow aggregate haulage to the wash plant. Notices will be positioned to warn of the changes.

Stock fish

We are holding an open morning on February 17^th  for interested anglers to view the fishery and at 10.30am will see the first stocking of the lake for the start of the season (1^st March 2012).

A bulk stock of Rainbows averaging 1lb 8oz. Approximately 100 Rainbows between 2lb to 4lb.

Approximately 50 Brown Trout (an average stocking of 100 fish per annum).

An extra large Rainbow will be stocked in the initial batch.

Accurate catch returns will guide us in the restocking plan throughout the season.

For more information contact Chris on 01553 636507