South Wales Fishing Society Members and Day Ticket Rules
Definitions and Entitlements
South Wales Fishing Society currently permits the use of lakes/ponds for Coarse Fishing. The Waters are
known as;
- a) The Pluck Lake
- b) Singleton Lily Pond
- c) Clyne Pond
- d) Lower Lliw Reservoir
Season tickets/memberships are valid from 1st April to 31st March. The committee reserve the right to alter day tickets or membership entitlements and introduce new membership or permit options at any time, subject to an overall committee vote.
“Season ticket/membership” – Entitles the holder to fish at all Waters (excluding lower Lliw reservoir) at all permitted times, in accordance with the rules outlined below and the South Wales Fishing Society governing document.
“Day ticket”: Entitles a non-member to fish at the designated Water(s) during daylight hours ONLY (dawn to dusk) in accordance with the rules outlined below.
We will not offer any non-members a permit to fish at night in any waters under any circumstances.
General rules for all lakes and members
Rules apply to all members/non-members and guests of South Wales Fishing Society
. A valid Angling Permit and Environment Agency rod licence must be carried at all times.
All members must read the risk assessment documents carried out by the club officials and do their utmost best to follow any safety precautions outlined to minimise risks of harm or injury.
No litter or tackle is to be discarded at the waterside.
No bait is to be taken to the waterside in tins. Reusable containers only
Anglers are responsible for the tidiness of their peg.
The drinking of alcohol whilst fishing is not recommended for safety reasons. Anglers may drink in moderation with their own safety and the consideration of others in mind. Any empty/full cans or bottles of alcohol must not be left on display to the public. The use of illegal substances will not be tolerated.
No angler is to permanently remove any fish from any club water (excluding those in possession of a Lower Lliw reservoir catch and keep ticket). This WILL result in prosecution.
Club members may use a maximum of 3 rods on all waters or swim.
Non-members are permitted to use 2 rods.
Do not leave your rods unattended or more than 20 yards from your rods, irrespective of whether you carry a receiver.
All members/ guests must be kind and respectful to all anglers and members of the public, as you will be representing the club.
Lakes can and will be closed at short notice for variable periods of time to allow for maintenance/spawning, and fish recovery throughout the season. During these times, there is to be no fishing on the specified lake under any circumstances (updates will be on our Facebook, website, and members will be notified by the bailiff team)
Any abuse towards other members or club officials of the club or any other club at the lakes or via social media will not be tolerated.
Not abiding by any of the rules can result in a committee decision to revoke membership without refund and possibly result in a ban, far as a lifetime ban (each case will be dealt with by the committee on a case-by-case basis)
Permits or day tickets are to be carried at all times on the bank to confirm your entitlement.
Our bailiffs can perform a rig check at any time at their discretion, and if your rig does not conform to our rules, you will be asked to change it or leave the venue.
You will have the right to ask anyone claiming to be a bailiff to show you their identification badge, which will contain club details, the bailiff’s name and a photo for identification.
Pluck Lake rules for carp fishing
15lb minimum mainline
The maximum length permitted for lead core is 1m (18 inches of rig tubing is preferred)
recognised Drop off lead system only (this includes chod rigs)
Carp care kits to be carried and used if carp fishing (you will be asked to leave without one)
cradles or walled unhooking mats to be used when carp fishing (you will be asked to leave without one)
42″ landing nets minimum
Strictly no rods to be left out unattended at any time
Max 3 rods permitted for members and 2 rods maximum for non-members
Sacking or retaining of fish is permitted for a maximum of 30 minutes during daylight hours and 1 hour during nighttime.
Fish to be lifted no higher than knee-high at any time.
Particle baits must be prepared correctly (Shop-bought preferred)
2.75 test curve “carp” rods or higher preferred
Noise is to be kept to a minimum
Before lifting any fish from the water, it should be checked to make sure that the fins are flat against the body.
All rigs are to be “safe rigs”, meaning in the event of a crack-off or line break, the hook link/lead can easily slide off the mainline/leader.
No braided mainline
Please return the fish as quickly as possible once photos are taken
Always respect other anglers. Please communicate with each other to avoid any issues, such as casting over another angler’s rigs.
Bait boats are permitted.
Pluck Lake rules for pike fishing
only between 1st October and 31st March.
Only experienced anglers may fish for pike (please contact a club official before fishing for pike)
Anyone who has not fished for pike before or who is under the age of 16 and wants to fish without an adult must first attend one of our tuition courses. Please contact a member of the admin or Bailiff team to arrange this.
Juniors must be accompanied by an adult (who must be an experienced predator angler)
1 rod only when dead/live bait fishing
Never leave your rod unattended.
Live baiting is permitted as long as it is caught from Pluck Lake (roach and rudd only). No live/non-shop bought bait fish to be brought onto the fishery (anyone found bringing live bait onto any club water will be prosecuted for illegal fish movements and banned for life)
Live baits are to be caught one at a time as needed; no retaining of live baits is to be carried out.
Do not bring sacks onto the lake – all fish must be returned to the water immediately after capture.
You must be in possession of suitable tackle, i.e. carp or pike rods – the use of sea tackle is not permitted.
You must have the correct unhooking equipment – a large landing net (minimum 38’’ or larger) and a large unhooking mat (minimum 38’ or larger, preferably with a 2” thick bottom and sides) and long forceps – we do not allow gags to be used.
Lines must be a minimum of 12lb BS – braided lines may be used, provided that you have a minimum of 1m of nylon between the braid and hook link.
You must use a recognised wire trace system.
Treble hooks for lure/spinner fishing are banned – all hooks must be barbless single hooks, not larger than size 4 – barbed hooks must be completely flattened
Only 1 or 2 hook rigs are allowed; when using double hook rigs, the hooks should not be more than 3” apart and no larger than size 4
All spinners and plugs must be fully barbless with hooks no larger than size 2 – all barbs must be fully flattened, double hooks must be less than 3” apart
We operate an immediate strike rule
If a fish is deeply hooked and you cannot unhook the fish yourself, hold the fish in the water in a landing net and seek the help of a bailiff.
Never weigh a fish by the gills, use a net or a weigh sling
When moving fish to and from the water, use a landing net or zipped sling at all times; never carry the fish unsupported, even for short distances
When photographing fish, support the fish over an unhooking mat, kneel and never stand up with the fish
When returning fish after capture, please support the fish in the water, giving it plenty of time to recover before releasing it
Match rules for all lakes
Matches will be arranged on all lakes from time to time at the approval of the committee and will have rules established and announced per event.
Rules for fishing at Clyne and Singleton Lilly Pond
Fishing is only permitted from dawn to dusk on this water.
No litter is to be left at any time. Please use the bins provided and do not discard any fishing line in the bins (take any used line with you)
An Unhooking mat of some sort will be required to prevent any fish from touching the ground.
A landing net is required to fish these waters.
Keep nets will only be permitted for use during matches.
* Rules can be changed, altered, removed or introduced subject to a majority committee vote at any time.
Lower Lliw Reservoir Day Ticket Rules
(in addition to “general club rules”)
The permitted fishing times are from 8 Am until 8 pm.
Fly fishing rules.
No Angler is to fish within 10 metres of another Angler unless invited to do so by that Angler.
Any fish over 5lb must be returned.
Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times
Maximum hook size 10 long shank single hook.
No more than four flies may be attached to a cast, and these must be at least 20” (50.8cm) apart.
Hooks may be single or double. With doubles, the angle between the bends shall not exceed 90 degrees. The maximum hook size will measure not more than 5/8” (1.6cm), and the dress length of the fly shall not exceed 15/16” (2.4cm) overall. No dressing is allowed that will artificially add weight to the fly. Modern materials are acceptable, but appendages that alter the original concept of an artificial fly (re-formed plastic or rubber) are banned. A maximum of four hook points is permitted on any leader, ie 2 doubles, 1 double/2 singles, or 4 singles.
Fly lines shall be either double taper or weight forward, in full line format. Shooting heads are specifically banned, including manufactured shooting heads (except 40-plus). Lines shall not exceed AFTM10. No weight attachments may be made to the line, but braided leaders are permitted, provided there is no metal or weight in their construction.
Pike fishing lure/spinning rules.
2 rods maximum when dead baiting
Rods no more than 15ft apart
Never leave your rod unattended
No fixed leads, all rigs must be running rigs
No live baiting. Anyone caught live baiting will be banned.
All fish must be immediately returned to the water.
Slings are permitted for a maximum of 10 minutes to let you sort out camera equipment, etc.
You must be in possession of suitable tackle, i.e. carp or pike rods, minimum TC of 2.5lb – the use of sea tackle is not permitted. Bite alarms and drop back indicators must be used when ledgering dead baits.
Each angler (No sharing) MUST have the correct unhooking equipment – a large landing net (minimum 38’’ or larger) and a large unhooking mat (minimum 38’ or larger, preferably with a 2” thick bottom and sides), long forceps (min 10 inch) and hook/side cutters – we do not allow gags to be used. Any angler not in possession of these will be asked to leave.
A minimum of 18lb line must be used. Braided lines are permitted.
Wire traces must be used and must be a minimum length of 18 inches.
Only 1 or 2 hook rigs are allowed; when using double hook rigs, the hooks should not be more than 3” apart and no larger than size 4 MAX
All spinners and plugs must be fully barbless with hooks no larger than size 2 – all barbs must be fully flattened, and double hooks must be less than 3” apart.
WE OPERATE AN IMMEDIATE STRIKE RULE!
If a fish is deeply hooked and you cannot unhook the fish yourself, hold the fish in the water in a landing net and seek the help of a bailiff.
Never weigh a fish by the gills. All fish must be weighed in an appropriately sized zippered weigh sling.
When moving fish to and from the water, use a landing net or zipped sling at all times; never carry the fish unsupported, even for short distances
When photographing fish, support the fish over an unhooking mat, kneel and never stand up with the fish
When returning fish after capture, please support the fish in the water, giving it plenty of time to recover before releasing it
Rig checks will be carried out on a regular basis, so please don’t be offended if asked to reel in.
Max 3 trout under 5lb.
No fishing from the dam wall or boat launch pontoon.
Please dispatch trout discreetly and out of sight of the general public.
