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Fishery Name: Pulborough Angling Society

Address: Peacocks Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2LS

Entrance Grid Ref. TQ 11498 18367 Car Park Grid Ref: TQ 11525 18384

Sat Nav: RH20 2LS

Phone Numbers: 01798 831525

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: Pulborough Angling Society offers prime coarse fishing on seven lakes and ponds and over seven miles of river in the scenic Sussex countryside. No joining fees, no additional fees and competitive membership rates. Canada Lake Canada Lake holds a large head of Carp, Hybrids, Bream, Silver, Common, Crucian, Mirror, Eels, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Tench. Deep Lake Deep Lake which has been enlarged considerably from its previous size, which contains Bream Silver, Common, Crucian, Mirror, Eels, Gudgeon, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Tench. Heron Lake Heron Lake contains Carp of all sizes from ounces to good sized doubles, Bream, Bream Silver, Common, Crucian, Mirror, Eels, Gudgeon, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Tench. Kingfisher Lake Kingfisher Lake has been stocked predominantly with Bream, Bream Silver, Common, Crucian, Mirror, Eels, Gudgeon, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Tench. It also holds a small head of Carp to low doubles. New Pond New Pond is a small pond holding just four pegs, including one wheelchair accessible swim, but dont let the relatively small size of this pond put you off, as it contains a lot of Crucians. Tench Pond Tench Pond, as its name suggests has been stocked with Tench, there is also a good head of true Crucian Carp in this pond, in addition good stocks of Bream, Bream Silver,Roach, Rudd

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: Rules And Regulations Of The Pulborough Angling Society Founded 1919 Name Of Society 1. That the Society be called "The Pulborough Angling Society". OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE 2. That the Officers, Chairman and Secretary (who shall be entitled to vote), who with up to twelve elected members shall form a Committee, all of whom shall be elected annually and be eligible for re-election from time to time. Any member of the committee absenting him ce herself for three consecutive Committee meetings shall forfeit their position on the committee. In the event of a vacancy arising among the Officers of the Society from any cause whatsoever, the Society at an Ordinary Meeting shall have the power to fill such vacancy or vacancies until the next AGM -Committee members/Officers MUST be current members of the club When a Committee member Officer ceases their role for any reason, all club documents and club property must be retumed within a mutually agreed time scale. MEETING NIGHTS, ETC 3. That the meetings be called and held at the discretion of the Secretary and start at 8pm. There will be a minimum of four meetings a year. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman will chair the meeting with five to form a quorum. Membership: 4. The Committee shall have the right to expel any member who contravenes rules of the Pulborough Angling Society and shall have the right to reject any nominations for membership All members are responsible for acquainting themselves with all club rules. Ignorance of a rule or rule update will not be accepted as a justification for a breach of rules. Breaking the rules risks losing your membership (Rule updates can be found on the website) The use of inappropriate or bad language that is likely so cause offence to members, the general public and landowners, or any other action deemed likely to bring the club into disrepute is strictly forbidden Possession of Alcohol or Recreational drugs at club fisheries is strictly forbidden Audio/Visual equipment may be used only if earphones or headphones are used. Accounts: 5. That the Treasurer shall keep a correct account of all monies received & payments made & prepare the Accounts be presented at the AGM to Subscriptions: 6. As decided each year at the AGM. The Committee may increase the subscriptions by up to 20% without AGM approval. Subscriptions are due on the first day of April each year. Close seasons: 7. March 15 to June 15, both dates inclusive, on all river fisheries, Brinsbury Pond & Storrington Mill Pond No close season at Goose Green. The close season for Salmon and Migratory Trout, 30th October to 31 March, both dates inclusive. The close season for Non-Migratory Trout, 30th September to 31st March, both dates inclusive. Prize distribution: 8. That the prizes be distributed at the AGM or date fixed for that purpose. Any member having won a prize and failing to attend on the night of the distribution to receive it without bona fide reasons for absence, to forfeit same Specimen fish: 9. Specimen fish may be weighed in, if caught from a Societies water only. A member wishing to register the weight of a specimen fish shall ensure that it is properly weighed & identified. A medal will be presented for the heaviest specimen fish weighed in between 1" January and 31 December annually, above these weights. ROACH 21b, BREAM 6lb 150z, PIKE 186, CARP 2016, PERCH 31b, SEA TROUT 6b, CHUB 4b, DACE 100, TENCH Sib, BARBEL 121b 120x, RUDD 10oz If you catch a fish that qualifies please send the details, together with a photograph to [email protected] LITTER 10. Any person finding litter in the swim they intend to fish, must clear it up prior to commencing fishing. Failure to do so will mean the loss of your membership. The committee will consider appeals for reinstatement of your membership Committee decisions: 11 The committee reserves the right to alter any rules as they may see fit Alteration of rules: 12. Alterations or additions may be made & agreed at normal committee meetings in the interests of fish welfare & to protect the society waters & membership. Any Constitutional changes must be approved at an AGM or Special General Meeting with advance notice to be given before such a meeting is called. Fishery rules: 13 In addition to ALL sections under separate headings & individual waters in the fisheries book All Waters No Coarse fish or Eels may be removed from the Society's waters. No BBQ's or open fires on any of our waters. NO more than 2 rods to be used per angler. Camping is NOT ALLOWED on any P.A.S. fishery Goose Green Fish caught at Goose Green must be returned to the same lake from which they were caught. Access to the house bank of Heron pond is strictly prohibited unless authorized by an officer of the Society. Fishing at Goose Green is permitted from prepared & numbered pegs ONLY. The cutting down of any tree, sapling or shrub, the cutting or removal of lilies, reeds or other aquatic fina from any of our fisheries is strictly prohibited, unless under the direct authorization of the Fishery Manager or an Officer of the Society Boilies are allowed as hook baits ONLY. Braided lines are banned at our Goose Green comples No carp to be retained in keepnets, except in official matches or for the purposes of authorised fishery management. The use of Mallets/Hammers is banned at Goose Green Storrington Mill Pond No floating baits at Storrington Mill Pond. Hooks and unhooking mats: 14. The society recommends that burbless hooks and unhooking mats be used at all times on all of our fisheries NETS 15. All Nets must be dried prior to use to minimise the risk of spreading water-borne diseases. Fish may be kept in a keep net for a maximum of 5 hours. Separate keepnets are required for silver fish & carp when in official matches Individual fish weighing more than 10lbs may be retained in a keepnet only if caught in a club match Keepnets may be used at Goose Green for silver fish only, No Carp are to be retained in nets whatsoever unless in a bona fide club match 50th max per net, In matches anything over 500b will count as 50th only If the weight in any one net exceeds 60th the net will not count. Water closure: 16. The committee reserves the right to close any water at any time without prior notice. Dogs: 17. Dogs are not permitted on any of our fisheries. Assistance Dogs at Goose Green only which must be kept on a lead at all times. Please notify the Fishery Manager prior to fishing for an authorisation letter Night fishing: 18. Night fishing is permitted at Goose Green, 24hr max. Night fishing is also permitted on the river Arun at Stopham North bank and North Greatham, River Adur at Stretham and White bridge. MAX stay 48hr Environment agency rod licence and membership card: 19. As a condition of membership all members must have a current and appropriate Environment Agency Rod Licence. The Membership card and EA licence must be carried on person at all times. Report any signs of pollution or illegal fishing to the Environment Agency 0800 807060 immediately and to a committee member NO CARD NO FISHING. Members must show membership card and Licence when asked by an Official, Bailiff, committee member or the EA. Pike and predatory fish: 20. When Pike fishing a 30-inch MINIMUM landing net must be used and forceps must be carried. All pike to be returned alive to the water. No bait fishing for predatory fish before 1st of October Parking: 21. Parking is ONLY allowed in designated places. Failure to do this WILL lead to you losing your Membership, all parking on all fisheries is at the car owner's risk, the club is not liable for any damage or losses. GUEST TICKETS-Charge £10 One member one ticket. Available from Arun Angling. Prime Angling, Tackle Warehouse and Scotties Tackle These may be issued for all of the Societies Waters. A full Member must accompany guests at all times.

Facilities: Car Park