Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - South Yorkshire Fisheries

Fishery Name: Wentworth Fisheries - Mill Dam

Address: The Estate Office, Clayfields Lane, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7UN

Grid Reference: Entrance Grid Ref: SK 40788 96511 Car Park Grid Ref: SK 41001 96391

Sat Nav: S62 7UN

Phone Numbers: 01226 742041 or 07747 793540

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Description: A 13 acre mixed coarse lake with a variety of species including roach, bream, tench, perch, crucian, common and mirror carp.This is the first lake as you enter the complex and can be fished from both banks. A very relaxing lake to fish with constant action. An excellent stocked lake with a constant stream of fish. Perfect for long lazy days or short morning and evening sessions. This lake has a very large stock of roach, bream, tench and crucian carp complementing the large stock of double figure carp. Sunrise till Sunset only. Single rod permits are readily available from the estate office.

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

Mill Dam - Juvenile Rod 2015 Rules: The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate requires all permit holders to familiarize themselves with the fishery rules set out below. Purchase of a permit signifies acceptance of all rules and there is a zero tolerance policy on litter and aggressive behaviour. Permit Rules: Day fishing with a single rod on Mill Dam only. Must be Under 16 on the day of purchase and must bring proof of age. Opening and Closing times:Sunrise to Sunset. No access onto Estate grounds before Sunrise. Rods and lines must be clear of the water at Sunset, not left in the water while equipment is packed up. Parking and Dropping off:Vehicles must only be parked in the designated locations, as shown on the map provided. Keep off the grass with vehicles at all times. Only registered disabled anglers displaying a badge can park on the three large watersedge tarmac pegs on the north side of Mill Dam. You may offload and pick up tackle on the hard standing verge on the lefthand side of the road between the bridge and the island before departing/ parking in designated parking areas. Litter: LITTERING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ANGLERS IN BREACH OF THIS RULE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FISHERY AND BANNED. Litter must be removed from your swim or anywhere near it, and taken away from the fishery irrespective of whether it was there before you or not. This includes cigarette ends. Behaviour: Drunkenness and rowdy behaviour is totally unacceptable and the use of recreational drugs is strictly prohibited. Under no circumstances should any wildlife or bankside vegetation be interfered with. Strictly no visitors except for permit holders or accompanying adult. No bicycles. Dogs:No Dogs allowed. Bailiffs: The bailiffs reserve the right to check rigs in use at any time and anglers must reel in immediately if asked to take part in a rig check. Dipping Stations: All keep nets, landing nets, weigh slings, retainers and mats/cradles are to be dipped in the tanks prior to starting your fishing session the location of the dipping stations are on the map inside the permit book. Fish Diseases: To help mitigate the risk of spreading disease, do not bring any wet landing nets, unhooking mats, weight slings, keep nets etc onto the site. There are no exceptions! Fishing: All fish captured over 25lb are to reported to the Fishery Manager or bailiff. A minimum 12lb breaking strain must be used by all carp anglers. Anglers must use barbless, squashed or micro barbed hooks. Carp anglers must fish in front only and use a minimum 36" landing net. A large padded carp unhooking mat must be used for all fish. Rods are not to be left unattended at any time for any reason. All fish (excepting carp) must be transported in a landing net from the water and returned in the same way. Bait:Only good quality baits are allowed. The Estate reserves the right to refuse the use of inferior quality bait on the lakes. Carp anglers may use a max 2.5 kg of 'boilies' per session. Ground baiting permitted during a session but this must be in moderation. Keep Nets: Can be used for silver fish only. No fish over 3lb are to be kept in keep nets. No carp including crucians to be retained in your keep net for more than 5 hours. Maximum 30lb of silvers at any time. No fish to be rolled down the rings. Only soft mesh keep nets are permitted to be used. No knotted. No unauthorised matches to take place. During extreme hot weather conditions keep nets will banned from use. Fish Movement:No fish are to be moved between lakes. Anyone moving fish will be automatically banned for life and could face prosecution. Fish Handling: Best practice fish handling is expected from anglers to ensure the fish's welfare at all times. Fish must be transported in landing nets from the water to the unhooking mat and returned to the water in a secure sling or mat. Fish must never be carried in your hands to or from the water. Try to use a recognised, branded wound antibiotic agent on hook holes and any other eternal wounds, lesions or sores. Have wetted weigh slings, zero adjusted scales, forceps, water bucket, cameras etc ready to use in your swim before lifting a fish from the water. All carp anglers must carry a carp care kit which must be used on all fish with damaged mouths or external wounds. No casting directly into the floating pads/ snags to maintain good fish welfare. **The following are banned from use:** All carp anglers must carry a carp care kit which must be used on all fish with damaged mouths or external wounds. **The following are banned from use:** No Braided mainline No Fires No BBQ No Bent Hooks No Fixed Rigs No Carp Sacks No Nuts of any kinds No Swimming No Wading No Spinning No Bait Boats No Air Weapons. Safety: BE AWARE Anglers must keep at least 30 metres clear of the overhead electricity lines crossing Mill Dam. General: You are reminded that you should be in possession of 2 valid Environment Agency Rod Licences to fish with 3 rods. Yearly licences are available from your local Post Office. Permits must be carried at all times and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Anglers are permitted to purchase one permit per season. The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate reserves the right to close the lakes at any time, including but not limited to; for the purpose of shooting, maintenance, repairs, improvement work or sponsored events, all persons entering the Estate do so at their own risk. The Estate accepts no liability, whatsoever for loss/ damage of property, vehicles or injury. Mill Dam - Single Rod 2015 Rules: The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate requires all permit holders to familiarize themselves with the fishery rules set out below. Purchase of a permit signifies acceptance of all rules and there is a zero tolerance policy on litter and aggressive behaviour. Permit Rules: Day fishing with a single rod on Mill Dam only. Must be Under 16 on the day of purchase and must bring proof of age. Opening and Closing times:Sunrise to Sunset. No access onto Estate grounds before Sunrise. Rods and lines must be clear of the water at Sunset, not left in the water while equipment is packed up. Parking and Dropping off:Vehicles must only be parked in the designated locations, as shown on the map provided. Keep off the grass with vehicles at all times. Only registered disabled anglers displaying a badge can park on the three large watersedge tarmac pegs on the north side of Mill Dam. You may offload and pick up tackle on the hard standing verge on the lefthand side of the road between the bridge and the island before departing/ parking in designated parking areas. Litter: LITTERING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ANGLERS IN BREACH OF THIS RULE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FISHERY AND BANNED. Litter must be removed from your swim or anywhere near it, and taken away from the fishery irrespective of whether it was there before you or not. This includes cigarette ends. Behaviour: Drunkenness and rowdy behaviour is totally unacceptable and the use of recreational drugs is strictly prohibited. Under no circumstances should any wildlife or bankside vegetation be interfered with. Strictly no visitors except for permit holders or accompanying adult. No bicycles. Dogs:No Dogs allowed. Bailiffs: The bailiffs reserve the right to check rigs in use at any time and anglers must reel in immediately if asked to take part in a rig check. Dipping Stations: All keep nets, landing nets, weigh slings, retainers and mats/cradles are to be dipped in the tanks prior to starting your fishing session the location of the dipping stations are on the map inside the permit book. Fish Diseases: To help mitigate the risk of spreading disease, do not bring any wet landing nets, unhooking mats, weight slings, keep nets etc onto the site. There are no exceptions! Fishing: All fish captured over 25lb are to reported to the Fishery Manager or bailiff. A minimum 12lb breaking strain must be used by all carp anglers. Anglers must use barbless, squashed or micro barbed hooks. Carp anglers must fish in front only and use a minimum 36" landing net. A large padded carp unhooking mat must be used for all fish. Rods are not to be left unattended at any time for any reason. All fish (excepting carp) must be transported in a landing net from the water and returned in the same way. Bait:Only good quality baits are allowed. The Estate reserves the right to refuse the use of inferior quality bait on the lakes. Carp anglers may use a max 2.5 kg of 'boilies' per session. Ground baiting permitted during a session but this must be in moderation. Keep Nets: Can be used for silver fish only. No fish over 3lb are to be kept in keep nets. No carp including crucians to be retained in your keep net for more than 5 hours. Maximum 30lb of silvers at any time. No fish to be rolled down the rings. Only soft mesh keep nets are permitted to be used. No knotted. No unauthorised matches to take place. During extreme hot weather conditions keep nets will banned from use. Fish Movement:No fish are to be moved between lakes. Anyone moving fish will be automatically banned for life and could face prosecution. Fish Handling: Best practice fish handling is expected from anglers to ensure the fish's welfare at all times. Fish must be transported in landing nets from the water to the unhooking mat and returned to the water in a secure sling or mat. Fish must never be carried in your hands to or from the water. Try to use a recognised, branded wound antibiotic agent on hook holes and any other eternal wounds, lesions or sores. Have wetted weigh slings, zero adjusted scales, forceps, water bucket, cameras etc ready to use in your swim before lifting a fish from the water. All carp anglers must carry a carp care kit which must be used on all fish with damaged mouths or external wounds. No casting directly into the floating pads/ snags to maintain good fish welfare. **The following are banned from use:** All carp anglers must carry a carp care kit which must be used on all fish with damaged mouths or external wounds. **The following are banned from use:** No Braided mainline No Fires No BBQ No Bent Hooks No Fixed Rigs No Carp Sacks No Nuts of any kinds No Swimming No Wading No Spinning No Bait Boats No Air Weapons. Safety: BE AWARE Anglers must keep at least 30 metres clear of the overhead electricity lines crossing Mill Dam. General: You are reminded that you should be in possession of 2 valid Environment Agency Rod Licences to fish with 3 rods. Yearly licences are available from your local Post Office. Permits must be carried at all times and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Anglers are permitted to purchase one permit per season. The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate reserves the right to close the lakes at any time, including but not limited to; for the purpose of shooting, maintenance, repairs, improvement work or sponsored events, all persons entering the Estate do so at their own risk. The Estate accepts no liability, whatsoever for loss/ damage of property, vehicles or injury. Mill Dam - Double Rod 2015 Rules: The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate requires all permit holders to familiarize themselves with the fishery rules set out below. Purchase of a permit signifies acceptance of all rules and there is a zero tolerance policy on litter and aggressive behaviour. Permit Rules: Day fishing with a Double rod on Mill Dam only. Must be Under 16 on the day of purchase and must bring proof of age. Opening and Closing times:Sunrise to Sunset. No access onto Estate grounds before Sunrise. Rods and lines must be clear of the water at Sunset, not left in the water while equipment is packed up. Parking and Dropping off:Vehicles must only be parked in the designated locations, as shown on the map provided. Keep off the grass with vehicles at all times. Only registered disabled anglers displaying a badge can park on the three large watersedge tarmac pegs on the north side of Mill Dam. You may offload and pick up tackle on the hard standing verge on the lefthand side of the road between the bridge and the island before departing/ parking in designated parking areas. Litter: LITTERING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ANGLERS IN BREACH OF THIS RULE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FISHERY AND BANNED. Litter must be removed from your swim or anywhere near it, and taken away from the fishery irrespective of whether it was there before you or not. This includes cigarette ends. Behaviour: Drunkenness and rowdy behaviour is totally unacceptable and the use of recreational drugs is strictly prohibited. Under no circumstances should any wildlife or bankside vegetation be interfered with. Strictly no visitors except for permit holders or accompanying adult. No bicycles. Dogs:No Dogs allowed. Bailiffs: The bailiffs reserve the right to check rigs in use at any time and anglers must reel in immediately if asked to take part in a rig check. Dipping Stations: All keep nets, landing nets, weigh slings, retainers and mats/cradles are to be dipped in the tanks prior to starting your fishing session the location of the dipping stations are on the map inside the permit book. Fish Diseases: To help mitigate the risk of spreading disease, do not bring any wet landing nets, unhooking mats, weight slings, keep nets etc onto the site. There are no exceptions! Fishing: All fish captured over 25lb are to reported to the Fishery Manager or bailiff. A minimum 12lb breaking strain must be used by all carp anglers. Anglers must use barbless, squashed or micro barbed hooks. Carp anglers must fish in front only and use a minimum 36" landing net. A large padded carp unhooking mat must be used for all fish. Rods are not to be left unattended at any time for any reason. All fish (excepting carp) must be transported in a landing net from the water and returned in the same way. Bait:Only good quality baits are allowed. The Estate reserves the right to refuse the use of inferior quality bait on the lakes. Carp anglers may use a max 2.5 kg of 'boilies' per session. Ground baiting permitted during a session but this must be in moderation. Keep Nets: Can be used for silver fish only. No fish over 3lb are to be kept in keep nets. No carp including crucians to be retained in your keep net for more than 5 hours. Maximum 30lb of silvers at any time. No fish to be rolled down the rings. Only soft mesh keep nets are permitted to be used. No knotted. No unauthorised matches to take place. During extreme hot weather conditions keep nets will banned from use. Fish Movement:No fish are to be moved between lakes. Anyone moving fish will be automatically banned for life and could face prosecution. Fish Handling: Best practice fish handling is expected from anglers to ensure the fish's welfare at all times. Fish must be transported in landing nets from the water to the unhooking mat and returned to the water in a secure sling or mat. Fish must never be carried in your hands to or from the water. Try to use a recognised, branded wound antibiotic agent on hook holes and any other eternal wounds, lesions or sores. Have wetted weigh slings, zero adjusted scales, forceps, water bucket, cameras etc ready to use in your swim before lifting a fish from the water. All carp anglers must carry a carp care kit which must be used on all fish with damaged mouths or external wounds. No casting directly into the floating pads/ snags to maintain good fish welfare. **The following are banned from use:** All carp anglers must carry a carp care kit which must be used on all fish with damaged mouths or external wounds. **The following are banned from use:** No Braided mainline No Fires No BBQ No Bent Hooks No Fixed Rigs No Carp Sacks No Nuts of any kinds No Swimming No Wading No Spinning No Bait Boats No Air Weapons. Safety: BE AWARE Anglers must keep at least 30 metres clear of the overhead electricity lines crossing Mill Dam. General: You are reminded that you should be in possession of 2 valid Environment Agency Rod Licences to fish with 3 rods. Yearly licences are available from your local Post Office. Permits must be carried at all times and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Anglers are permitted to purchase one permit per season. The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate reserves the right to close the lakes at any time, including but not limited to; for the purpose of shooting, maintenance, repairs, improvement work or sponsored events, all persons entering the Estate do so at their own risk. The Estate accepts no liability, whatsoever for loss/ damage of property, vehicles or injury.

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