Welney Angling Club

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Club Rules from June 16th 2026

Welney Angling Club Waters are controlled by bailiffs who carry the relevant identification.

Books and day tickets can be purchased by Welney Angling Club members

from a bailiff or from the Lamb and Flag Public house, Welney.

Club rules 1. Only members residing within a 12-mile radius of Welney may vote at the AGM. 2. A maximum of two rods may be used. A specimen membership allows three rods subject to EA legislation. 3. No camping or night fishing on club waters. 4. Matches follow National Rules. Pike and zander excluded. 5. Tackle must not be left unattended. It may be confiscated. 6. No fishing from bridges. 7. All weights must comply with EA legislation (no lead between ½oz and No. 8). 8. All anglers must hold a valid WAC season ticket. 9. No litter, line, shot, or bait to be left. 10. No fishing within 30 metres of overhead cables. 11. No radios unless using earbuds/headphones. 12. No access via Ouse Wash bank; fishing from wash side prohibited. 13. No fishing on the Delph after 30th November in signed areas. 14. Access via Welney Bridge only. 15. Report issues to EA (0800 807060) or committee. 16. No parking on bridges, footpaths, or entrances. 17. No parking on Bedford Bank West or outside properties. 18. No access via Welmore Sluice farm road without permit. 19. Rules may change; check website. 20. Members consent to data storage per privacy policy. 21. No boats or watercraft on River Delph. 22. Spodding only during season; hand pre-baiting allowed closed season. 23. No digging into banks or barriers. Rules for Pike and Zander Anglers 24. All anglers must carry: landing net (no sharing), unhooking mat, unhooking tools, and wire trace. 25. No fish to be removed from club waters. 26. Live bait strictly prohibited (including buckets and transport). 27. Bait fish must not be taken to other waters. 28. No freshwater fish over 5 inches (12cm) used as deadbait. 29. All pike and zander must be returned immediately alive. 30. Under 16s must be accompanied by a competent angler. 31. Maximum two swims occupied; rods within 3 metres. 32. No predator fishing methods before 1st October. 33. Rule breaches may result in membership withdrawal. 34. Guests must have a £5 ticket, fish with a member, and use max two rods. All members must agree and abide by all club rules. .

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