Lochs Information sheet - Members and guests

 Loch fees and Catch limits

Loch bookings

 ·        Only members are permitted to book boats for visitors to the lochs and are responsible for the conduct of their sponsored visitors.
 ·      Please use online Supersass system or, if this is not feasible, call 07485 445762 between 9am - 6pm a minimum of one day ahead of required date.
 ·        BRDAA membership number must be provided when booking.
 ·        Anglers fishing on their own must say so at the time of booking and be prepared to make a place available for another angler if required.
 ·        Anglers may arrive at the lochs no earlier than 0830, to commence fishing at 0900.

Junior Anglers
·        The minimum age for junior anglers is 6 years. 
·        All anglers under 16 years must be accompanied in the boat by a person over 18 years who is responsible for the junior’s safety at all times.
·        All persons under 16 years must use buoyancy aids while fishing.
 

Loch Rules

1.    Use of buoyancy aids and eye protection are strongly recommended for all anglers.
2.    A maximum of two persons fishing per boat on Whiteloch and 3 fishing per boat on Fingask is permitted.
3.    No bank fishing on any of the lochs.
4.    Fishing is by fly only except for pike angling during the winter period when either fly, dead bait or spinner methods may be used.
5.    Trolling is strictly prohibited at all times.
6.    Anglers are not permitted to leave the boats except at the pier or boathouse.
7.    Please note content of rule signs displayed inside or outside of the boathouse.
8.    Anglers must not abuse association property or surrounding farmland.
9.    No dogs to accompany anglers in boats at either loch when fishing.
10. No litter - please use bins provided.
11. No fires or camping in loch car parks or adjacent farmland.
12. All anglers must use access roads and car parks sensibly; respecting farmland and other property.
13. All members of Committee have the right to search any angler’s equipment if required.
14. Anglers who fail to leave boats and anchors in good order risk losing privilege of fishing the lochs.
15. Any member or guest who indulges in illegal practices will be reported to Police.  Anyone breaking rules on either loch will be asked to leave, forfeit any fish caught and have their permission to fish withdrawn. The sponsoring member whose invitation has been abused will  be asked to appear before the Committee and may forfeit membership rights.

Catch Returns

At the conclusion of fishing, all anglers must return to the Fingask Boathouse and fully complete the Catch Return for the loch they have been fishing. In respect of guests, both the name of the guest and sponsoring member must be entered on Catch Returns.

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