If you are interested in fishing the competition please see the message board for contact info.

1. Season Dates:
   • Opens Second Thursday in March 2010.
   • Closes Last Sunday in November 2010.
2. Permitted Daily Hours of Fishing:
   • Reservoir gates open at 8.00 am.
   • Closing times vary according to light levels.
3. Taking of Trout:
   • Members may take up to four fish per visit and/or catch and release.
4. Mode of Fishing: Fly Fishing Only:
   • You must:
     • Read and comply with all notices posted at the reservoir and in the lodge
     • Use only one rod and line at any time
     • Use only an approved landing net;
     • Consult the Fishery Manager of Fishery Staff if you have any doubts about how to fish at Blithfield.
5. Rod Limit & Booking
   • The club has taken six season rods. These are controlled by a telephone booking system direct through the Blithfield Anglers Office.
   • The number to phone, during office hours is 01283 840284
   • The office is open from 8.00 am on weekdays and from 9.00 am till 1.00 pm at weekends.
   • All bookings must be made one week in advance by phoning same number above. No bookings will be taken via the internet.
   • The same angler may visit the water no more than two times a week.
6. Guests (day tickets)
   • No guests are allowed on our club season tickets but day tickets may be paid for at the Fishing Lodge.
   • Guest Permit = £21
   • Junior Guest = £10
   • Evening Permit = £12
   • See Blithfield’s website for further details – www.blithfield.com/anglers
7. All brown trout to be returned to the water unharmed.
8. Membership Cards
   • Members must carry their Club Membership Cards at all times when fishing Blithfield Reservoir and show them on demand to any bailiff.
9. The Full Fishery Rules are available from the S.S.W. & Angling Club Admin Office and members should obtain and read these before starting to fish.
10. Booking In & Catch Returns
    • Members must book in using the Blithfield system by completing return cards and record their catch before leaving Blithfield. No further booking will be accepted from members failing to do this.
11. Boats
    • Boats are not included in our season tickets but members may book and pay for boats at the Blithfield Anglers ssw Boathouse. The charge for a day boat is £16.
12. Anglers’ Lodge
    • This is an area where members can enjoy a rest and a cuppa in comfortable surroundings. This is purely a lodge and there no booking or admin facilities. All booking in and boat hire is done at the SSW & Angling Club Admin Office.

Extract from rules and guidelines

1. Please do:
   • Sign in and out on the boat sheet.
   • Complete your return card and let us have it back.
   • Report any diseased or damaged fish.
   • Ensure you have a valid National Rod Licence and carry it with you.
   • Dispose of lines/flies/litter responsibly.
   • Show consideration for other reservoir users.
   • Comply with any bag check request from our bailiffs.
   • Ensure that you familiarise yourself with the full set of rules.
2. Please do not:
   • Park your vehicle on the reservoir track or slip way.
   • Get closer than 130 metres from the shore when under power.
   • Use any form of bait. Only tied flies and lures are allowed.
   • Kill any Brown Trout. All Brown Trout must be released.
   • Gut fish in boats or anywhere on the estate.
   • Use the trolling method. This is not permitted.
   • Fish in Rainbow Corner when sailors are on the water or cars are in the sailing club car park (map details in Fishery Lodge).

Regards

Karl