Please familiarise yourself with the following rules and restricitions at Swillington Park before visiting.

MAIN RULES

1. SWILLINGTON PARK IS A CATCH AND RELEASE FISHERY
DO NOT REMOVE FISH FROM THE FISHERY ALIVE OR DEAD
All fish to be returned alive to the water as soon as possible. Report all fish deaths.

ANY REMOVAL OF FISH FROM THE FISHERY WILL BE TREATED AS THEFT AND WILL RESULT IN PROSECUTION under Schedule 1 section 2 of the Theft Act

2. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SPOT CHECK ANY ANGLER OR VEHICLE
to ensure fish are not being removed, transferred illegally, or stolen

3. YOU MUST PURCHASE A VALID TICKET BEFORE ENTERING THE FISHERY
Unless otherwise notified at the fishery office

4. ALL TICKETS ENTITLE THE HOLDER ONLY ACCESS TO THE FISHERY
Tickets must be retained for inspection and are not transferable

5. ANY NON FISHING VISITORS MUST REGISTER BEFORE ENTERING
This applies to anyone accompanying a ticket holder. An entrance fee may be payable.

6. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION AND SERVICE TO ANYONE
at any time with or without reason and to cancel tickets at our absolute discretion.

7. NO KEEP NETS

8. BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY

9. BAIT BOXES ONLY

10. LITTER KILLS ANIMALS TAKE IT HOME
You are responsible for the cleanliness of the peg you are fishing.

FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY CCTV IS IN OPERATION AT THE FISHERY

TICKETS

To fish you must have;

A valid UK Rod Licence
A valid Swillington Park Fishing Day, Night, or Season Ticket

Tickets are not transferable
Any day, night or season ticket found in the possession of any person other than the named holder while fishing will be cancelled.

Rod Licences and tickets must be carried at all times and produced when requested for inspection

You must fish only the lakes specified on your ticket
No fishing of any other waters at any time

ALL TICKETS ENTITLE THE HOLDER ONLY ACCESS TO THE FISHERY
ANY NON FISHING VISITORS MUST REGISTER BEFORE ENTERING

FISHERY ACCESS

Apart from the areas around the lakes and for access to the lakes;
Anglers must at no time enter upon any other part of the fishery.

Anglers must at no time enter upon farm property or any adjoining property.

You must not in anyway remove, damage or interfere with the any of the vehicles, machinery or equipment on the fishery and farm site.

You must not break or damage any fence, tree, shrub or hedge, remove or interfere with water fowl, swans, other wild life or livestock, or take the eggs of any bird.

Vehicles must be parked only on the fishery car par
All vehicles and contents are left at all times entirely at their owner’s risk
Swillington Park Fishing accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or theft to any vehicle or property however caused.

All gates must be closed immediately after entry or exit.

Disabled Access is for DISABLED anglers only. To obtain the number you must register at the fishery office. This number must not be shared with anyone.

Vehicles requiring lakeside access must follow the hard surface to the lakes and park so as not to obstruct access and always at a safe distance from the water’s edge.
Any vehicle that becomes stuck and needs to be recovered will incur a fee.

BAIT

Bait must be brought onto the fishery in BAIT BOXES ONLY
All bait must be removed from cans and plastic packaging before entering the fishery.

No nuts or dried seeds. Use ground bait in moderation

Do not dump spare bait in any of the waters or on site

Do not feed bait or anything else to livestock, or any animals.
The wrong food can cause serious illness or death for which you will be liable

You must not bring any fish or fish spawn, including any fish intended to be used as livebait onto the fishery

RODS AND TACKLE

We only charge for one rod, you may fish with the number of rods displayed on your ticket but we reserve the right to restrict the use of extra rods

You must fish with one rod only if you are visited or accompanied by someone without a valid ticket

Using more than one rod in these circumstances will automatically result in a £10 charge payable by you, on behalf of your guest who will be presumed to be fishing with you.

You must take in extra rods if they interfere with a neighbouring pegs swim
Do not fish across other pegs. Do not fish or occupy more than 1 peg at once

It is illegal to leave a rod unattended while fishing.
Never leave rods unattended while fishing. If you need to leave your swim, all lines should be retrieved and the hooks secured to the rod.
Never leave rods on the bank with hooks still baited, as these food items could be picked up by birds or animals.

Barbless hooks only on all lakes

No keep nets allowed

Use a disgorger and unhooking mat where possible.

Carp anglers MUST USE a carp sized landing net (Min 30") and unhooking mat

Rigs caught up in bank side vegetation, branches or underwater snags must be removed immediately where it is practical and safe to do so.
Report lost tackle if you cannot recover it.

LITTER AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR

Drunken behaviour and under-age drinking
will not be tolerated

Any alcohol brought on site must be consumed responsibly and by over 18s only.

All litter must be taken home

No litter must be left on the Fishery or Farm site, or on any access roads.

Anglers fishing a swim will be responsible for the cleanliness of the bank and water margin near their fishing point

Always clear up litter before you leave - even if it's not yours. If you see any litter, pick it up, take it home and bin it

No dogs allowed

No radios or music players that cause a nuisance to other anglers

Do not light fires or barbecues

No firearms, including airguns, to be brought on site

Swimming and wading are not permitted in ANY circumstances.
Please take care around water at all times

Junior anglers (16 & under) must be accompanied by an adult (18 or over) at all times. The accompanying adult is responsible for the juniors behaviour and liable for any damage caused

DISCLAIMER

We (Swillington Park Fishing) reserve the right to refuse service and admission to anyone at any time with or without reason and to cancel tickets at our absolute discretion, and in that event all rights of the former ticket holder (including the right to enter the fishery) shall immediately cease.

We reserve the right to restrict or prohibit fishing on any lake at any time.

We reserve the right to amend any of the fishery rules at any time.

Any persons infringing any of the rules, or who is considered to be endangering their own, or any other person’s safety, will be liable to immediate removal from the fishery and the confiscation of their tickets.

All vehicles and contents are left at all times entirely at their owner’s risk
Swillington Park Fishing accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or theft to any vehicle or property however caused.

By entering the fishery you agree and understand that you are at Swillington Park entirely at your own risk and that Swillington Park Fishing namely Mr A Cartwright and Swillington Organic Farm Ltd do not accept liability for any INJURY, LOSS, THEFT or DAMAGE, however it is caused. You agree to this and all other terms and regulations displayed at the fishery.

Adults accompanying anyone under the age of 16 agree to accompany him/her whilst at Swillington Park Fishing and that he/she remains their responsibility at all times.

Swillington Park Fishing is a local fishery close to Kippax and Woodlesford.
near to Kippax Park Fishing. Kippax Park Fishery lakes.