FISHERY RULES

All members are honorary bailiffs and must assist Consortium Bailiffs when so requested.

All persons fishing on Consortium waters shall be bound by the by-laws and regulations, at the time being in force, of the Environment Agency (or any successor thereof) and British Waterways.

No fish may be taken from the fishery for live or dead bait and no account may fish be taken away for personal or commercial use.

The trapping of crayfish is not allowed without the consent of British Waterways and a current licence issued by the Environment Agency.

Any angler found discarding litter of any kind or interfering with, or causing annoyance to any other angler or other legitimate water/tow-path user without good reason (proof whereof shall lie on him) or failing to abide by any rules of the Consortium shall be liable to have his/her permit revoked forthwith and to be banned from Consortium waters.

All persons fishing on Consortium waters must abide by any additional rules, at the time being in force, reasonable notice having been given.

In all cases of dispute the decision of the Bailiff shall be final and binding pending ratification by the Management Committee.   

Member Clubs shall be liable for the actions of their members.

 

On most stretches south of Aqueduct Loc k there are overhead power lines and no fishing is advised within 30 metres of any cables. Anglers should also be aware that at certain locations there are much lower cables running adjacent to the towpath and extreme care must be taken when carrying tackle past these areas. Beware power cables can kill! CLICK HERE FOR LATEST ADVICE

NOTICE TO MEMBERS WEIL'S DISEASE Weil's Disease (Leptospirosis) is a bacterial infection carried in rats urine which contaminates water and the banks of lakes, rivers and ponds. It is a serious disease in human beings that requires hospital treatment. The early symptoms are similar to those of flu and normally start 3 to 19 days after exposure to contaminated water. Every year people die from this disease which is unnecessary because it is easily treated if diagnosed in time. DON'T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU There are a number of sensible precautions you can take. • Cover any cuts, sores or scratches with waterproof plasters or gloves. • Disinfect any wounds that occur at the waterside. • Wash your hands or cover food with a wrapper before you eat. • Do not put your hand in your mouth after immersing in river water and never place bait or fishing line in your mouth. • Do not touch dead animals, especially rats. • If you develop flu like symptoms that persist tell your doctor that you may have been exposed to leptospirosis so that he/she can consider it in the diagnosis. • Do not leave food, ground bait or bait on the bank side.

Most frequently asked question. Question: Is there a close season on the Lee Navigation? Answer: Yes and No! From Hertford downstream to Aqueduct Lock has been deemed a river and as a consequence angling is allowed only in the open season for rivers. That is betweeen June 16th and March 14th inclusive.From Aqueduct Lock downstream all the way to Bow and the Bow Back rivers it is treated as a canal and thus allowing all year fishing.