Members' Handbook

Fishery 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.