Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - South Yorkshire Fisheries

Fishery Name: Wentworth Fisheries - Morley Pond

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 syndicate carp lake in the heart of the estate with specatacular views and dedicated parking. The lake stretches over 14 acres with islands, reed lines margins and a boathouse. A new stocking programme started in 2010 and homegrown carp are introduced every year. Fish weights increase year on year due to the stocking levels and natural food stocks.Night fishing is permitted on this water as well as the use of three rods. A further permit option is also available where you can fish Morley Pond with three rods inclusive of night fishing and additonally fish Mill dam with two rods days only.

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

Dog Kennel - 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: Triple rod day and night fishing. Booking on: All members must book on 24 hours before commencing a 'session'. This can be done either by text or a telephone call to number 07747 793540. Please state your full name, lake and the days you intend to fish. Full Membership allows night-time fishing to a maximum of 72 hours with 3 rods, after which an angler must leave the lake for a minimum period of 24 hours. A 'session' is always counted from the time of arrival on the first day to the time of departure on the third day, both of which must be in daylight hours. Parking:Vehicles can only be parked in the designated car park at the top of Mill Dam. Strictly no vehicular movement in the hours of darkness. Access: Access to Dog Kennel is via designated anglers paths only using the key provided (see map for location and outof bounds areas). All gates must be closed and locked at all times. There is NO ACCESS onto the lakes by vehicle unless fishing. Combination codes must not be provided to any visitors under any circumstances. Visits by a non permit holder to an angler are not permitted unless permission has been granted by the fishery manager. Members are requested to assist in bailiffing the water themselves by reporting anglers who flaunt the rules, trespassers, hooligans, etc. and, in particular, movement of anglers and vehicles after hours of darkness. Takeaway deliveries are not permitted on Estate grounds. Anglers leaving site during the hours of darkness must reel in. 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. Consumption of alcohol is to be kept to an absolute minimum. Should the need arise to use a toilet (other than to pass water), bury it completely. Under no circumstances should any wildlife or bankside vegetation be interfered with. Dogs:Only one dog is allowed per angler and they must be kept on leads at all times and any dog mess must be removed from the fisheries. 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 landing nets, weigh slings, retainers and mats/cradles are to be dipped in the tanks prior to starting your fishing session (see map for locations). 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 use a minimum 36" landing net. A good quality large padded carp map with sides or cradle must be used at all times. Rods are not to be left unattended at any time for any reason. Sacking of fish is strictly forbidden, anglers may keep fish in a landing net or floatation sling for a max 30 mins while assistance is acquired for photographs. No night fishing directly from the Dam Head. Day fishing from the Dam Head is at the anglers own risk. 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. Bait boats may be used with discretion and due consideration for other members. 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. **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 Air Weapons. 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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