Fishing Rules
We have room for all the family! With 70 acres of countryside there is plenty to do and see during your stay at Hallcroft Fishery and Caravan Park.
General Rules
- Pole Length: Maximum allowed pole length is 14.5 meters.
- Hooks: Barbless hooks only (maximum size 12).
- Hook Length: Minimum hook length of 4 inches.
- Unhooking Mats: Anglers must have and use unhooking mats. Pleasure anglers should unhook all fish on a mat unless using a seat box.
- Bait Restrictions: Floating baits are not allowed, and seafood baits are prohibited.
- Under 16s: All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Line Requirements: No braid or hybrid lines are allowed—single strand monofilament nylon only.
- Feeders: All in-line feeders are permitted, and all feeders and bombs must be free-running.
Nets & Weighting
- Pole Length: Maximum allowed pole length is 14.5 meters.
- Hooks: Barbless hooks only (maximum size 12).
- Hook Length: Minimum hook length of 4 inches.
- Unhooking Mats: Anglers must have and use unhooking mats. Pleasure anglers should unhook all fish on a mat unless using a seat box.
- Bait Restrictions: Floating baits are not allowed, and seafood baits are prohibited.
- Under 16s: All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Line Requirements: No braid or hybrid lines are allowed—single strand monofilament nylon only.
- Feeders: All in-line feeders are permitted, and all feeders and bombs must be free-running.
Bait Guidelines
- Pole Length: Maximum allowed pole length is 14.5 meters.
- Hooks: Barbless hooks only (maximum size 12).
- Hook Length: Minimum hook length of 4 inches.
- Unhooking Mats: Anglers must have and use unhooking mats. Pleasure anglers should unhook all fish on a mat unless using a seat box.
- Bait Restrictions: Floating baits are not allowed, and seafood baits are prohibited.
- Under 16s: All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Line Requirements: No braid or hybrid lines are allowed—single strand monofilament nylon only.
- Feeders: All in-line feeders are permitted, and all feeders and bombs must be free-running.
Behaviour & Etiquette
- Pole Length: Maximum allowed pole length is 14.5 meters.
- Hooks: Barbless hooks only (maximum size 12).
- Hook Length: Minimum hook length of 4 inches.
- Unhooking Mats: Anglers must have and use unhooking mats. Pleasure anglers should unhook all fish on a mat unless using a seat box.
- Bait Restrictions: Floating baits are not allowed, and seafood baits are prohibited.
- Under 16s: All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Line Requirements: No braid or hybrid lines are allowed—single strand monofilament nylon only.
- Feeders: All in-line feeders are permitted, and all feeders and bombs must be free-running.
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Finding us
Call Us
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
0800 246 1156
Email us
Hallcroft@Jamesparks.co.uk
Our Location
Hallcroft Fishery & Holiday Park, Hallcroft Road, Retford, Notts, DN22 7RA
