Rules & Constitution

The LDAA Committee reserves the right to refuse, expel, or withdraw any membership at any time.

 

• ALL fish must be returned to the water alive, unless written permission is given by the committee prior to removal. This rule supersedes any national byelaw etc that may otherwise permit fish removal. Anybody removing fish from an LDAA water, without prior permission, is committing an offence under the Theft Act 1968. LDAA will ALWAYS take legal action against anybody violating this rule.
• All anglers are to have a disgorger or similar unhooking device/implement available at all times.
• All anglers are to have a landing net of suitable size for target fish available at all times.
• Unhooking mats are highly recommended but not essential – specifically if taking pictures of captures placed upon the bank. Always think fish safety!
• The carrying or discharging of firearms is prohibited.
• Do not cause damage to property, fences, trees, or banks of the water at LDAA venues Wherever possible, LDAA will take legal action against individuals under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 if this rule is violated.
• All allocated disability pegs are to be vacated at the request of a disability angler, unless the peg is already occupied by a disabled angler.
• Open fires are strictly prohibited at all of our venues. Any BBQs are to be off the floor, and not to scorch the natural fauna.
• Under 16s must be supervised on all LDAA waters at all times by a responsible adult/parent/guardian.
• No parking on the banks at any time – please use a suitable and valid parking space.
• No unauthorised pegging of matches allowed on any LDAA waters.
• If night fishing at Laughterton or North Clifton (Members Only), then all assigned match pegs are to be vacated by 08:30 on Match Day. All other venues with matches booked are not to be fished on Match Day.
• The following baits are not to be used on LDAA waters: live bait; bloodworm; joker; whole tiger nuts.
• All anglers are to close all gates behind them, taking special care to avoid damaging fences, banks and crops.
• Discard of litter appropriately. Please use a suitable bin, or take your litter home with you. You are responsible for the removal of ALL litter from your peg when you vacate it.
• Fishing is to be avoided where boats are moored, i.e. summer and permanent moorings.
• No fishing from un-moored boats, kayaks, or any other form of un-moored watercraft is to take place within LDAA waters.
• No camping – only bivvy equipment at the designated LDAA Night Fishing venues.