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FAQ’S
1. Do you have a closed season? No.
2. Are dogs allowed on the premises? Yes, only if kept under control and on a lead
3. Is it possible to drive around the lake? Not under any circumstance. Vehicle access only to and from designated car parks via tracks.
4. Are you allowed to start fires on the premises? No fires,or disposable BBQ’s. A gas cooker may be used, if used responsibly, and take all your litter home.
5. Are boats allowed on the lake? No. Any member found using a boat will be banned without exceptions whatever the reason
6. Are bait boats allowed on the lake? Yes with a valid bait boat permit (purchased with a full membership), please use them safely maximum distance baits are allowed to be placed is 150 yards anybody deemed to be fishing in a unsafe manner will have the permit terminated banning that individual from using one.
7. Is night fishing allowed? Yes. All junior members must be accompanied by a senior member.
8. Can I join now ? Unfortunately there is a long Waitlist for our Chipstead Lakes complex. Join the Waitlist by creating a Clubmate Profile from our Membership Page
Basic fish care rules for specimen hunters
Looking after your catch should always be your number 1 priority. Follow these three simple steps to ensure the fish you catch are returned healthy and alive. To fish at Holmesdale you must use a unhooking mat at all times for Carp and large fish of other species, also a minimum line of 15lb-bs and the lead must be able to release if a fish is lost
NO STANDING UP WITH FISH AT ANYTIME!!!
Have a bottle/bucket of water ready to keep the fish wet whilst on the mat – This is especially important during the warmer months.
Make sure you have your scales, sling, forceps and camera ready before lifting the fish out of the water – This will keep the time the fish is out of the water to a minimum.
Make sure you have one of the many “carp care” treatments now available, companies such as Nash, Korda and Kryston all produce them. Alternatively you can purchase a good ulcer treatment designed for Koi carp from your local aquatic centre, these can be used on any cuts, marks or sores that may be present on the fish – Always make sure you keep any treatment away from the eyes and gills of the fish.