Members' Handbook
Rules, etiquette & practical notes
For Rods, Commoners & their Guests
Chalk Stream Etiquette
The River Keeper's seasonal notes and the unwritten sequence every Rod is expected to follow — spotting, stalking, presenting, and considerations for fellow Rods.
Identifying Wild vs Stocked Brown Trout
Tail shape, body shape and colouring — how to tell a wild fish from a stocked one before you decide whether to return it.
Bringing a Guest
What your host is responsible for, and what your Guest needs to know before their first day on the Fishery.
Fishery Rules
Season dates, tackle restrictions, catch limits and access — the full rules that govern every Rod, Commoner and Guest.
Safety on the Water
Power cables, eye protection, Weil's disease and what to carry — the Fishery's safety statement.