Swaffham Angling Club
Terms & Conditions



Swaffham Angling Club
BRADMOOR LAKES
CLUB RULES


                                                                                1.           No litter is to be left in swims or at Bradmoor Lakes.  Any violation should be reported to the Committee.  Offenders could lose their membership.

                                                                                2.           Anglers must be in possession of a valid E.A. Rod Licence.

                                                                                 3.           No rods to be left unattended.  Members may fish from only one swim at a time and from designated swims only.

                                                                                 4.           Anglers under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult while fishing club waters and may fish with only one rod.

                                                                                5.           No person under the age of 16 may fish at night without being accompanied by a responsible adult.

                                                                                6.           Members may fish up to a maximum of two rods from 1st March to 31st October.  Three rods can be used from 1st November to 28th February.  If this arrangement is abused, it will be revoked.

                                                                                7.           All members fishing for carp or pike must use suitable equipment e.g., appropriate unhooking mat or cradle, large landing net & unhooking equipment. 

                                                                                8.           No fixed leads or leads over 3oz (85 grams). 

                                                                                9.           No fish are to be removed from the lakes or transferred from lake to lake (without committee authorisation). 

                                                                                10.        Resident wildlife must be respected, and no vegetation to be removed from outside designated swims except with the approval from the committee. 

                                                                                11.        All nuts are banned.  Ground bait, including cereals, pellets and particles are limited to 2 kilograms (wet weight) per 24-hour session.  Between 1st November and the 30th April, all trout pellets are banned. 

                                                                                12.        No boats to be used, with the exception of the club boats (committee use only). 

                                                                                13.        No camping, open fires (including bbq’s), no swimming or wading (including dogs), no unauthorised shooting, discharge of firearms, fireworks etc. 

                                                                                14.        Members are reminded regarding the vacation of the designated match lake six hours prior to the match start time.  Members in breach of this will face a one-month ban. 

                                                                                15.        Dogs are permitted and must be kept under control at all times and always cleaned up after. 

                                                                                16.        The use of radio-controlled devices is prohibited. 

                                                                                17.        Aggressive, abusive and / or threatening behaviour by members will not be tolerated. 

                                                                                18.        No longer than 72hr rule in same swim, no return within 48hrs 

                                                                                19.        Day tickets – dawn till dusk only 

                                                                                    

                                                                                  The club rules are in the interest of the membership, your co-operation is appreciated 

                                                                                Any member found violating any of these rules could lose their membership ticket (with no refund of membership fee)

                                                                                 In the interests of club members and the fishery, the following endorsements have been made by the committee:

                                                                                 

                                                                                • Please treat the toilet with respect and leave it as you would wish to find it.
                                                                                • Lead core is limited to 36 inches (914 mm).
                                                                                • Please keep the pathways clear at all times.
                                                                                • The committee have recommended that carp anglers use a maximum of 12lb line.
                                                                                • Treat fellow anglers with respect and courtesy.
                                                                                • All anglers use sensible safe rigs (not fixed) for the benefit of fish welfare.
                                                                                • Club assets must not be interfered with at any time.
                                                                                • Members must observe that loud noise and unsociable behavior are not permitted.
                                                                                • Carp care (e.g. carp clinic, propolis) to be used.

                                                                                 

                                                                                Any committee member has the right to ask any club member to reel their rods in to check terminal tackle, baits etc.

                                                                                Cars parked at the club lakes are at the owners own risk.

                                                                                 

                                                                                THE COMMITTEE


                                                                                Match Dates

                                                                                Date

                                                                                Match

                                                                                Draw

                                                                                Duration

                                                                                Venue

                                                                                5 May 2024

                                                                                George Cup

                                                                                1 pm

                                                                                2 pm – 8 pm

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                19 May 2024

                                                                                Open

                                                                                7 am

                                                                                8 am – 2 pm

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                26 May 2024

                                                                                Night Match

                                                                                7 pm

                                                                                8 pm – 8 am

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                2 June 2024

                                                                                Charity Match

                                                                                1 pm

                                                                                2 pm – 8pm

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                16 June 2024

                                                                                Arthur Goose Memorial

                                                                                7 am

                                                                                8 am – 2 pm

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                30 June 2024

                                                                                Open

                                                                                1 pm

                                                                                2 pm – 8 pm

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                14 July 2024

                                                                                Hospital Cup

                                                                                7 am

                                                                                8 am – 2 pm

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                28 July 2024

                                                                                Open

                                                                                1 pm

                                                                                2 pm – 8pm

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                4 August 2024

                                                                                Betty Tate Cup

                                                                                7 am

                                                                                8 am – 2 pm

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                18 August 2024

                                                                                Tommy Bates Cup

                                                                                1 pm

                                                                                2 pm – 8pm

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                25 August 2024

                                                                                Night Match

                                                                                6 pm

                                                                                7 pm – 7 am

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                8 Sept 2024

                                                                                Open

                                                                                8 am

                                                                                9pm – 3 pm

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                22 Sept 2024

                                                                                Open

                                                                                11am

                                                                                12 am – 6 pm

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                20 April 2025

                                                                                Knock Out Cup

                                                                                8 am

                                                                                9 am – 3 pm

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                4 May 2025

                                                                                George Cup

                                                                                1 pm

                                                                                2 pm – 8 pm

                                                                                Lake 2

                                                                                18 May 2025

                                                                                Open

                                                                                7 am

                                                                                8 am – 2 pm

                                                                                Lake 1

                                                                                25 May 2025

                                                                                Night Match

                                                                                7 pm

                                                                                8 pm – 8 am

                                                                                Lake 1