1. DDAC does not hold itself responsible for any accident or injury to any individual, or accident
/ loss of property of any person whilst they are at club waters or participating in club events. Be
aware of all dangers / act accordingly!
2. DDAC cards must have a self-portrait attached and be displayed face up in car windscreen
when fishing DDAC waters. Individuals with no DDAC card with them must not fish. DDAC card
and Guest day ticket valid for SMF, all other DDAC waters are members only. Night fishing is
members only. On production of their own card, all members have the right to check the card /
ticket of other anglers.
3. Anglers must be in possession of a current Environment Agency (EA) licence, and comply with
the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Acts and Bylaws. Must show licence if asked.
4. Assist members and Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult
aged 18 or over.
5. Two rods only, may be used simultaneously on Club waters. A third rod permitted at extra cost. 3
rod EA licence is required.
6. No fixed leads or feeders, and no boats or bait boats of any description permitted on Club
waters. (Working party permitted boat use for work.). To protect pike; Drop-shotting is not
permitted.
7. No: recreational drugs or illegal substances; no wading or swimming; litter, rubbish, pollution
or contamination; camping or fires allowed at Club waters. Alcohol allowed in moderation only,
strictly no drunken behaviour.
8. Pike fishing only permitted 1 October to 31 March. Live baiting and pike gaffs prohibited. Pike
anglers must use minimum line strength of 15 lbs, plus wire trace of at least 20 lb and 18 in (46 cm)
length for all methods including spinning and lure fishing. No dangerous rigs to be used, i.e. lures
with stingers or assist hooks. No sleeping whilst pike fishing, takes must be struck early.
9. Fish, including eels, must be handled with care and returned alive to same swim, no transferring
fish of any species between waters. Barbless hooks encouraged. Sensible use of sacks, tubes and
keepnets allowed, correctly pegged out and not overcrowded, maximum 40lbs weight, and bar
matches; emptied every four hours. Larger fish specimens are not to be retained in nets, sacks or
tubes for long periods, and no carp in keepnets.
10. On lakes anglers must fish from numbered peg swims, and keep their fishing within the confines
of that swim. No overcasting other swims / areas. No cutting out new swims, or occupying or
fishing two swims simultaneously
11. Nut baits are banned. Ground bait, boilies and pellets may be used sparingly. On lakes,
floaters permitted only from swim being fished. No feeding floaters in any other swim. Pre-baiting
permitted in one swim only. No pre- baiting multiple swims and no loose feeding none swim areas.
12. Only one bivvy per person. No sleeping in vehicles. Anglers must remain within 3 metres of
baited rods / pegs, and must not leave unattended tackle in their swim for more than 3 hours.
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13. All anglers must be in possession of / use a padded unhooking mat of a size suitable for target
species i.e 2ft by 3ft for carp and pike. Anglers must carry a fish friendly ointment/gel and use on
any fish displaying damage. Laser lights are prohibited at DDAC fisheries, and no climbing trees at
DDAC fisheries
14. No group, including Club members, may hold a match on any DDAC water without prior
written permission from the Committee. No major cutting back shrubbery or swim alteration
without prior permission from the Committee. Report problems to the Committee / view Works
Schedule for information.
15. Members shall undertake no action that could jeopardise the Club’s good name or standing.
Must adhere to notice board instructions / access restrictions, and are prohibited from crossing the
Wensum at DDAC Fisheries.
16. Disciplinary action (including bans) will be taken against any person breaching Club Rules,
damaging Club or venue property, leaving litter, causing a nuisance or annoyance at Club
waters. No subscription refunds given.
17. Toilet provided. Any person leaving defecation elsewhere on the fishery will be banned. No
sanitary products to be placed down toilet.
18. Dogs must be kept on a short lead, under control and pooper scooped.
19. DDAC Operates a blanket publicity ban on all specimen fish caught from its fisheries, including:
No photos to social media, magazines or newspapers, regardless of whether or not the fishery or
name of fish are excluded.
20. Vehicles must comply with 10mph speed limit. Parked vehicles must not block roadway or
make passing hazardous or difficult.
21. Priority Swims may be used by any member, but disabled members have priority use of them.