Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - East Sussex Fisheries

Fishery Name: Buckshole Reservoir

Address: St Helens Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2EH

Grid Reference: TQ 80658 10914 - A Walkway. Car Park Grid Ref: Along St Helens Road

Sat Nav: TN34 2EH

Phone Numbers: 01424 223234

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: This water is situated in Alexandra Park in Hastings, East Sussex. The water is around 4 acres and has depths down to 16 feet. Since 2003 the reservoir has seen an introduction of some fast growing carp that have really put the weight on with a large number of these now being in excess of 20lbs with several having exceeded the magical 30lb mark. In total we have stocked 82 carp over a 15 year period with them all showing some fantastic growth rates. Not wanting to put our feet up and leave it at that we have stockings arranged for the next two years 2016-17 and 2017-18 to further improve the water. Day tickets can be purchased by non-members by the bailiff. Night fishing is available to association members, a night ticket must be purchased from one of the ticket officers that will cost just £2 for a night which is great value for the head of fish available. Tickets are available from AR Tackle in Hastings and Wobbly Rabbit in Bexhill on Sea. From the 2015-16 season we have offered a membership for this water that includes night fishing so that you don't need to go and purchase a ticket each time you want to do a night, instead you can phone up and just book yourself in. This ticket costs £95, includes all of your night fishing and also covers all of the waters that the usual membership would cover. This membership is only available from AR Tackle. The lake has a disabled friendly swim at the St Helens Road entrance to the lake and towards the end of 2015 there are plans for a further four swims to be constructed to improve access and comfort whilst fishing.

Fish Species: Barbel Bitterling Bleak Bream Common Bream Silver Bullhead Carp Common Carp Crucian Carp F1 Carp Carp Ghost Carp Grass Carp Leather Carp Koi Carp Mirror Catfish Wels Chub Crayfish Dace Eel Goldfish Goldfish Brown Grayling Gudgeon Minnow Orfe/Ide Blue Orfe/Ide Golden Orfe/Ide Silver Perch Pike Pumpkin seed Roach Rudd Rudd Golden Ruffe Schelly Stickle back Stone Loach Sturgeon Tench Tench Golden Walleye Zander

Rules of conduct: Fair angling, by rod and line only, is permitted. Not more that two rods and two baits for each line are permitted at one time, in the water, with the exception of Buckshole where three may be used. In line with governmental legislation. No lead shot greater than size 8 0.06 grams or lead ledger weight of less than 1 ounce 28.35 grams will be used on any association water. In the interests of conservation you must use lead substitutes. Exceptions are made for swim feeders, bait droppers, weighted flier etc where the lead content cannot reasonably become detached from the device. Bank runners and gaffhooks are prohibited. The use of alcohol on Association waters is prohibited. Rods, with line in water, must not be left unattended. Keepnets must not be less than 18" in diameter or 18" x 12" if rectangular and must be at least 8' long. Please use keepnets as little as possible, should they become necessary i.e competition use or for retaining a single specimen for weighing, it is essential that they are positioned in deep water and kept shaded. DO NOT USE in shallows especially at times of hot weather. All coarse fish including Pike and Eels must be returned "Alive" to the water from where they were caught. No angler may fish within two rod lengths of any angler on eitherside of him, unless it is with the consent of said fellow angler, or at the instruction of a bailiff. No litter of any nature may be left in the swim or on the bank. Members, and day ticket holders, are responsible for any litter, regardless of source, that may be in the area of their swim, whether in or out of the water and must ensure that it is removed when ceasing to fish that swim. Litter is not only unsightly, but it is dangerous to wild and domesticated animals and birds. Nationally more water is lost to anglers due to litter than from any other reason. Litter must be removed before commencing to fish, all swims to be kept free at all times. Camping or the lighting of open fires is prohibited. The use of radio receivers including C.B Type or television sets is prohibited. All gates must be closed when entering or leaving fields, yards, etc. When parking vehicles use the designated car parks, where possible. Ensure that no gateway or access track, road or path is obstructed. Due to seasonal requirements i.e haymaking, harvesting, etc, car parking may be restricted. IF IN DOUBT PLEASE ASK. Parking is the second largest cause of lost waters! Angling on association waters is prohibited one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. Except where actual times are quoted or where night permits are available i.e Park waters and Wishing Tree. However, on some occasions due to local circumstances i.e calving some waters may be further restricted. Members will be advised by the most practical means. All anglers using Association waters must ensure they are in possession of a valid EA rod licence suitable for the species they intend seeking. Close seasons are printed on rod licences and must be adhered to. Trout taken from Association waters must exceed the following minimum size. Migratory Trout 12.5" 38cm Non-Migratory Trout 10" 25cm. ONLY artificial lures or flies may be used to catch Trout on Association waters within the coarse fish close season i.e 2nd April to 15th June. Membership books must be carried at all times on Association controlled areas. Members unable to produce valid membership books or day tickets may be required to leave the water immediately. Members may 'SELFWEIGH' specimen fish on the bank side and submit a claim on the proper form available from the secretary one copy issued with membership renewal. In the event of a claim for a new Association record, two witnesses are required and scales used must be checked by the Committee for accuracy. N.B WITNESSES MUST BE SENIOR MEMBERS OR BAILIFFS. Fish may not be retained in keep nets or sacks overnight. Not more than one fish of any species may be retained in a net for weighing purposes except on competitions. No lights to shine on the water or cause annoyance to other anglers. No dogs are allowed on Association waters or in their immediate vicinity. Members are reminded that access to Association waters is STRICTLY restricted to members. No persons other than members are allowed. ACCESS IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THE FISHING SEASON, whether trout or coarse, unless invited or instructed by an official of the Association. Please report any unusual circumstances or missing notice boards, suspected pollution, etc immediately. Picnicking is strictly prohibited on all waters. In the interests of health and safety, do not use or purchase any bait or attractor that contains a toxic substance, ingredient or colouring. Unhooking mats should be used at all times to minimise damage to fish stocks. Pike fishing only from 1st October until 31st March at Buckshole. The use of any nut baits are prohibited. The use of porridge oats as bait is prohibited. Bait boats are banned along with any other type of boat. Wading is strictly prohibited on all waters. The use of leadcore is strictly prohibited on all waters. Committee and Bailiffs reserve right to check all end tackle. Hours of fishing are one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset unless otherwise stated. General Information: The Secretary and Committee members are always willing to give advice or help on any matter concerning the Association. Any written communication must be directed to the Secretary and must include a self-addressed stamped envelope for any reply. Members are reminded that the access to and indeed the water is granted to the Association by its Riparian owner whose requirements must be respected, this applies equally to their agents and workers etc. GUEST PERMITS will now be available to members' guests wherever they reside, strictly at the discretion of the issuing ticket officer at a cost of £8 per day. These tickets will only be issued to senior members on production of their membership. Persons using these permits must at all times be in the company of the member to whom the permit was issued, said member will be held responsible for guest's behaviour. The above Rules are general Rules that apply on all Association Waters. Please note that there are no specific Rules that apply to individual Waters that are covered in the Handbook.

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