Carp fishing at Evesbatch old lake, Herefordshire. Lake rules

• NO KEEPNETS or carp sacks. All fish caught should be returned to the lake as soon as possible.
• BARBLESS or microbarbed hooks only, size 6 Hook MAXIMUM.
• Large Landing nets and Unhooking mats should be used at all times, preferably thoroughly disinfected and rinsed with clean water beforehand.
• No braided line. Short (coated) braided hooklinks are allowed.
• Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at ALL times. The Lake should be treated with due respect. It is very deep in places.
• Safe rigs only, i.e. In the event of a mainline break, the lead or float should not be left attached to the fish.
• NO Littering, including any kind of fishing line.
• Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times and kept within the constraints of the peg being fished. Any fouling should be removed and not left at the lakeside.
• Fishing and spectating is carried out entirely at the angler's or spectator's own risk; the lake owners accept no responsibility for any accidents, damage or personal injury which may occur on the property. The Lake should be treated with due respect at all times. It is very deep in places.
• The lake owners reserve the right to ask to look inside any vehicle at the lake, including boot areas, etc.
• The lake owners reserve the right to ask anglers to produce a valid ticket at any time and anglers found to be not following the above rules may be asked to leave or incur a fine of up to £1000.