Fishing

Trout and Salmon Fishing across five Beats 17th March – 15th October (Salmon 17th March- 2nd October, Trout 3rd April-15th October)

17th March 2024 - 15th October 2024
RULES

1. Fishing is permitted between dawn and dusk.
2. Anglers should maintain good etiquette at all times.
3. Trout and Salmon fishing on beats; 1. Grove Beat, 2. Moorcourt Beat, 3. Longbridge Beat, 4.
   Lee Park Beat and 5. Rookery & Lord Louis Beat.
4. Dogs permitted but must be kept under strict control at all times, please ensure you always
   pick up after them.
5. All fish caught whether killed or released must be recorded in the fishing log located at the
   Longbridge Fishing Hut at the end of each fishing day.
6. Salmon fishing on all beats between 17th March and 2nd October inclusive. Fishing should be
   by fly only with single hooks and a minimum 15lb leader when swinging flies. All Salmon
   caught to be returned and where possible not removed from the water. Salmon fishing to be
   suspended when water temperature exceeds 19°C. All Trout caught while Salmon fishing
   must be returned.
7. Trout fishing on all beats between 3rd April and 15th October inclusive with upstream dry and
   nymph only, flies should be natural imitations (no lures) and with a hook size no greater than
   10. Two Trout of 14” and above may be killed per rod per day with catch and release
   thereafter up to an additional four fish per rod (please be mindful that there are people fishing
   the following day) All wild fish to be returned, if unsure please release.
8. Only one person to fish per rod.
9. Weed cutting dates as set out by the Test & Itchen association will be circulated, please be
   aware this is an important job that needs completing in the allotted time so please check with
   the Riverkeeper or the Estate Office for conditions on your day.
10. No responsibility can be accepted by Broadlands Estates for the loss or damage of any
    belongings from fishing huts, parked cars or otherwise, anglers set foot on all banks, bridges,
    platforms, and groynes entirely at their own risk, Broadlands Estates cannot be held
    responsible for any accident or injury howsoever caused.
11. Wading is only permitted to knee level and anglers should wear buoyancy aids at all times
    when wading or fishing from the wooden platforms.
12. Designated car parks must be used at all times and a fisheries parking permit must be
    displayed in all vehicles whilst on Estate property.
13. A full rod holder is entitled to bring a guest on each visit with all 2 angler rods having the
    option to bring a third person on all 15 days at the cost of £125 + VAT per day. Half rods may
    bring seven paying guests per annum at £125.00 + VAT per guest. The guest bag limit is also
    a brace of stocked trout per visit with catch and release thereafter up to an additional four fish
    per rod– Only three rods (inc. one pre-booked guest) may fish a beat at anytime. Rods should
    advise the Estate Office in advance of the days fishing when bringing guests.
14. It is the responsibility of all anglers to be in possession of an appropriate valid EA rod
    licence.
15. Ghillying can be arranged with the Riverkeeper, but should not impede their day-to-day river
    management duties.
16. Broadlands Estate accept no liability for the state of the water (for example flood, drought,
    weed cutting by other riparian owners or water temperature. Under no circumstances will any
    refund be provided if weather or water conditions impair the fishing.
17. Whilst every effort will be made not to inconvenience anglers, day-to-day management of the
    beats may be required.
18. Broadlands Estates reserve the right to terminate the contract with any rod found to be in
    contravention of the rules at the estates absolute discretion.
19. The grant of a licence to fish is a personal contract with the individual fishermen who would
    normally be expected to fish – if this is not possible then a guest may fish on behalf of the
    named rod only by prior arrangement with the Estate Office. A guest fishing in place of the
    licence holder will not be permitted to bring a guest.

Under no circumstances may the right to fish be sub-let or sold to other persons unless
by prior arrangement with the Estate Office.

LONGBRIDGE LAKES FISHING – PRICE LIST 2024/25
Winter season

Fishery Rules

• Please ensure your parking permit is visible on your dashboard to inform the riverkeeper of your presence.
• Anglers must be in possession of an Environment Agency Rod licence
• All anglers must purchase a ticket from the bailiff on the bank
• Maximum one non-angling guest per angler £5.00/24 hours
• Maximum of two rods per angler (unless 3 rod ticket purchased)
• No keep-nets or sacks
• Please fish in front of you from swims only - respect other anglers at all times
• No Braided mainline
• Microbarb hooks only please
• Pike fishing with single hooks only Nov 1st to March 14th
• No fixed leads
• All nets, mats, slings etc must be dipped before and after fishing
• All anglers must have an unhooking mat and landing net
• Rods must not be left unattended
• All fish to be returned to the lake alive - £2000 Penalty for anyone found removing fish from Longbridge Lakes alive or dead
• Please take home all litter
• No fires or BBQs or Dogs
• Night Fishermen MUST respect other anglers and local neighbours - failure to do so will result in immediate expulsion from the lakes
• No radios/sound systems
• All anglers fish at Longbridge Lakes entirely at their own risk and Broadlands Estate will be not held responsible for any accident or injury howsoever caused
• All under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
• Duty Bailiff 07771 641157

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