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| Fishery Name: Chard Reservoir | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address: Chaffcombe Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entrance Grid Ref: ST 34130 10299
Car Park Grid Ref: ST 34150 10282 |
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| Sat Nav: TA20 4AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone Numbers: 07704 632077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Email Address: [email protected] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: Chard reservoir is 48 acres of open water, the main species in Chard Reservoir are Carp, Bream, and Roach also Tench, Perch, and Eels. Currently regarded as one of the best bream waters in the country with catches over 100lb not unusual, ground bait and feeder tactics are the most popular for bream anglers. The Carp tend to respond well to spodding at range in the upper woods area and have been caught to mid 30lb.
It is a popular venue for Match Anglers, Carp Anglers, Ornithologists,s and Walkers alike. Carp (to 37lb,) Bream (to 7lb), and Roach dominate this water. Please be aware that the reservoir could be closed at any time due to high winds. This is in conjunction with SSDC. Also, dogs are not permitted on the shoreline and for overnight stays. |
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Rules: Club rules The fishing seasons: Perry Street Pond, Chard Reservoir, and Sadborow Open all year 01. Anglers may use 3 rods at Chard Reservoir. 02. That all fishing be by fair rod and line. One rod only at Perry Street Pond and Sadborow Pond. Any Member fishing otherwise will be expelled. 03. No keep nets are allowed on any Club controlled waters except for Club Competitions. 04. The taking away of any fish is prohibited. 05. Live Baiting is strictly prohibited on all Club Waters. 06. Any Member leaving litter in their Swim whether or not their own could be suspended from the Club. 07. That any Member willfully disturbing Game or Wildlife on the fishing grounds will be expelled. 08. That Members will take care when entering a field set up for mowing. 09. No firearms to be carried over any club water except during the course of authorised pest control. 10. That no vehicles be parked on land adjoining Club Waters without prior permission of the land owner. 11. That all matches be at the discretion of the Committee. Organised sweepstake matches are not permitted. 12. Reasonable access must be maintained at all times on the paths at Perry St. Pond. 13. The removal, planting or transplanting of weed or other aquatic plants at Perry St. Pond is strictly forbidden except in the course of organized Committee Swim Clearing. 14. When leaving Perry St. Pond car park please leave by the exit at the far end of the car park not by the No Exit sign. 15. No rods shorter than 10' to be used on any Club Controlled water. 16. Juniors are not allowed to night fish unless accompanied at all times by a senior member (18) on a one to one basis. 17. No child under the age of 10 can become a member of the Club. They may fish Club waters if accompanied at all times by their parent who is a Club member or a senior Club member above the age of 18 years on a one to one basis. 18. No bicycles or motor cycles to be taken beyond the bridge at Perry Street Pond. 19. No bait shall be taken to the bank in tin cans on any Club controlled water (i.e. sweetcorn or luncheon meat tins). 20. The use of baitboats and dinghy's is strictly prohibited on any Club controlled water. 21. No fishing between swims at Perry St. Pond. 22. All anglers are expected to use a landing net of a suitable size with a landing net handle of at least 6 foot and a suitable unhooking mat. 23. The use of floating baits i.e. pellet, bread crust or mixers is prohibited on Sadborow and Perry Street pond. 24. Anyone found defecating in or around any Club water will receive a suspension from fishing Club waters and probably a life ban. 25. The Club can implement bait bans at the Committee's discretion. Reservoir Rules: Please note car park gates will be locked at 5pm and reopened at 8am 01, Fishing is STRICTLY from 8am until 8am. 02.Three days maximum stay in swims 28.29.30.and 31 No return for 24hrs (NO EXCEPTIONS). 03.Maximum of 4 anglers in top swims. 04.0ne angler only in a swim. 05. Fish to be retained for a maximum of 30mins while you set up camera gear. 06. No carp sacs. 07. Micro barb or barbless hooks only. 08.Semi fixed lead or running lead only. 09.No bait boats. 10.Up to 3 rods only to be used. 11,No walking out of bounds area to bait up. 12.No wading lines out casting only. 13.No reservation of swims of the angler concerned is not on site. 14.All rubbish to be put in the bins provided. 15.No keep nets. 16.No swim to be left unattended for more 1 hour in any 24hr period or tackle will be removed. 17. Strictly no fires. 18. No dogs on the bank , shoreline or for over night stays. |
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