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In the event of Fishing result in the offending angler being asked to leave right to remove the items. A restriction to one man
the Park.
Bivvies’ apply.
Flooding For the angler, Cosgrove Park boasts a wide selection of Please do not endanger our stocks by moving fish between • Under no circumstances may fencing be erected in
lakes and two rivers. To fish at the park you MUST hold an lakes and rivers or by introducing fish from external wood or anything else other than what is has been
With seventeen lakes, two rivers and being situated Environment Agency Rod Licence. water sources. authorised in this guide.
partially in a flood plain, it is inevitable that certain areas THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY OFFICERS DO VISIT Anyone found to be illegally moving, removing or • All touring caravan owners/occupiers are responsible
of the park will flood from time to time. The majority of THE PARK ON A REGULAR BASIS. introducing fish will have their site rent agreement for keeping their pitch clean and tidy and that the
these occurrences take place during the winter period cancelled and will be reported to the Environment Agency grass is kept short. All items must be cleared from your
when the park is closed. However, in the past floods have Touring caravan owners can fish in the back lakes but for prosecution. touring pitch at the end of each season. Please make
occurred during the open season and therefore we cannot may not fish in static holiday home areas or on touring sure that all household refuse including grass cuttings
ignore the possibility that this may happen again in or riverside plots as these are their private gardens and If you observe anyone breaching the fishing rules please are placed in dustbin bags. Rubbish bags must then be
the future. fishing swims and are for the sole use of the occupier. report the matter to the Main Office immediately. placed in the large bins situated by Main Office.
If warnings from the Environment agency or • RODS: Anglers may fish with a maximum of two rods at • Tents are not permitted on the park and anyone found
Meteorological Office, or our own observations indicate any one time. to have one on their pitch will be asked to remove it.
that a flooding event will take place - we have a set • BITE ALARMS: No rods to be left unattended, even Fishing Platforms/
procedure to inform and advise our customers, however when you are using bite alarms. • One Keter plastic storage box is permitted on site but
the advance notice of such an event may be limited. Jetties & Paving they cannot exceed 5ft (W) x 3ft (H) and they must be
• HOOKS: Barbless or micro barbed hooks are permitted, plastic & brown and cream (see image). They must be
For caravan owners on site, staff members will, if possible, full barbed hooks are not to be used. tucked away behind the back of your caravan.
knock on each caravan door or will sound a siren from a Fishing platforms may only be constructed by Cosgrove
Park vehicle to inform you of the situation. • UNHOOKING MATS: For specimen fish of all species Park. Please complete a Work Request Form as all works • Washing is not to be displayed at weekends or bank
unhooking mats must be used. must be approved by management. holidays (except towels and swimwear)
For caravan owners off site, we will endeavour to contact
you and therefore it is imperative that all of your contact • LANDING NETS: Adequate landing nets made of • Under no circumstances can swimming or dinghies be
details are up to date on our files. knotless material must be available and used wherever allowed in any of the lakes or rivers.
size of fish dictates. Swinging-in of any fish is to be
Experience has shown that it is sometimes not possible to avoided wherever possible. Temporary Fencing • In the interest of public safety, inflatable or rigid
contact everyone, so we advise all owners to pay particular swimming pools/paddling pools are not permitted on
attention to the Met Office or call the Environment • RETURNING FISH: All fish must be returned to the any plot or pitch or other areas. Children may fall into
Agency Flood line on 08459 881 188 or website for further water as quickly as possible following unhooking/ Gardens can be marked using 500mm green mesh with an unattended pool. There is a supervised pool area on
information. weighing and any photography. All fish must be green metal removable posts. Please complete a Works site (under 8 years need to be supervised by an adult).
returned to the same lake or river from which they Request Form for approval from the park, indicating the
In the event of learning that flooding is imminent or taking were caught. location of the mesh (subject to the plot). • No children under the age of 18 years are permitted to
place you will have the option of coming to the Park to try stay in any touring caravan without adult supervision.
and move your caravan to the storage area adjacent to the • KEEPNETS: To minimise risk of cross infection and If you leave a mesh fencing up, it is your responsibility to Occupancy is restricted to family groups only.
Swimming Pool. Please note, if the conditions worsen to to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our fish stocks, keep your plot tidy and cut the grass. If you do not, the • No windsocks are permitted.
such a degree where public safety is in question – you will keepnets are not to be used. (Except in matches Park reserves the right to undertake whatever work is
be required to leave the Park. organised by the Park) required to tidy the plot up and charge you accordingly • Flags are permitted only on the date of an event and
In some instances, the Park will attempt to move at risk • SWIMS: Fishing limits of the pegs are midway between All mesh fencing and metal posts need to be removed from must be taken down the latest, the next day.
caravans, however our primary concern is for public safety adjacent plots and half way across the water to opposite the plot at the end of each season. • Gravel must be contained around awnings in gravel
– not property or vehicles. plots if occupied. boards and not exceed six inches out from any awning/
annexe.
Should it be necessary to close the Park completely, • BAIT BOATS: Bait boats are permitted but please
announcements will be made via Facebook and via text respect other anglers, particularly in view of the above Other items to bring • The last night you can stay is TUESDAY 31st
message and email as to when it is safe for owners bullet point regarding swim limits. OCTOBER. The park will close at 4pm on Wednesday
to return. • BAIT: Ground bait and particle loose feed may be used to your attention 1st November.
Bearing all of this in mind, it is imperative that all caravan in small quantities, excessive feeding is detrimental to • The use of artificial grass on plots is not permitted.
owners insure their touring caravans with a reputable the quality of the fishing. No nuts, no bloodworm and • Your Site fees do not include electric. • Motor Homes or campervans are not permitted on site
company that will provide cover for flooding. no joker are to be used as loose feed. At the end of the • Any electric credit left on your meter is non- as visiting vehicles.
fishing session any unused bait must not be discarded transferable and non- refundable.
Due to the increased high risk of flooding during our into the water.
closed season we require all items on touring pitches to be • Windbreaks and event shelters NOT permitted on
removed from site this includes all pallets. • RIVER FISHING: Closed season 14th March - the Park.
15th June
Any items left on site will be disposed off at a charge to the • Gazebo’s may only be erected while the caravan is
pitch holder. • CHILDREN: All children under the age of 14 years old being occupied. When not being occupied they must
must be accompanied by an adult. be taken down to limit any damage in adverse
• LIVE BAITING: Live baiting for predators is weather conditions.
In the event of a fire not permitted. • Fishing Bivvies’ and shelters may only be erected
Anglers found ignoring these rules are endangering the whilst the caravan owner/occupier is fishing, if such
In the event of a fire, dial 999 and report this to reception. long term welfare of our fish stocks and the enjoyment of items are found to be erected whilst the caravan owner/
occupier is not fishing the Park hereby reserves the
other anglers. Rule breaking will not be tolerated and may