Page 4 - Cosgrove Seasonal Touring Guide 2024

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