General Rules

1. There is no close season on the waters of the Association with the exception of the Following waters :- River Weaver (includes Marshalls Arm and the Old River at Vale Royal), River Dane, Big Billinge Pool, and the Wides (Non Towpath side only) on the Trent and Mersey Canal at Whatcroft which will retain the close season of 15th March to the 15th June inclusive
2. No fishing is allowed on Association Waters with a line not connected to a rod or with more that 2 rods.
3. Fishing is not allowed earlier than one hour before sunrise and not later than one hour after sunset on any Association Water except on Petty Pool and where night fishing is allowed to those Members in possession of a night fishing card.
4. Unless mutually agreed, anglers must allow at least 12 yards between themselves and the next angler 
5. All Members must cooperate, assist and comply with the requests of Bailiffs or Association Officials.
6. Members must at all times carry their Membership Card complete with photograph and must produce it when asked to do so. Failure to do so will result in being asked to leave.
7. Dogs are not allowed to accompany anglers.
8. All fish including Pike and Eels must be returned to the water at the point of capture.
9. No Carp are to be kept in keepnets, carp sacks or any other type of holding device on any Association water.
10. Live baiting or the use of dead coarse fish as bait is not allowed on any Association water.
11. The use of Gaffs is banned on Association Waters.
12. Camping on Association waters is not allowed except with the prior express permission of the Landowner in writing and no camping or sleeping in cars is permitted in Association car parks.
13. The use of Blood worm and the collection of Blood worm is prohibited on all Association waters
14. Keepnets must be made of knotless material and at least 3 Metres long.
15. In granting their Membership card the Association makes no representation, nor do they give any warranty as to the condition of the waterway or its banks or towpath.
16. Any Member found guilty of breaching the laws, rules or regulations of the Association will render themselves liable to disciplinary action in accordance with the Association’s Constitution.
17. Members are responsible for the removal of litter, line and shot, etc. in the vicinity of where they are fishing irrespective of who left the litter, etc. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action being taken against the Member concerned.
18. Members are forbidden to take Luncheon Meat, Drink or Sweetcorn Cans or glass jars or bottles on to any Association Water.
19. Fishing is not allowed within 30 metres of any overhead power cable.
20. Fishing is only permitted from stages where they are constructed for that purpose.
21. Members wishing to play their radios or any other form of audio equipment on Association Waters may only use them with the volume moderated so that other Anglers cannot hear it.
22. Anglers fishing for Carp or Pike will use unhooking mats.
23. Members must not leave baited roads unattended in any water or feed any peg when not fishing.
24. If in the opinion of a bailiff a Member is making excessive use of bait or feed the bailiff has the authority to order the member to leave the water.
25. The use of bait boats on Association Waters is banned.
26. Members are not allowed to take or consume alcohol on all Association waters.
27. In exceptional circumstances the Management Committee have the right to amend or add to the General Rules or the Rules for Fishing at any time when it is in the best Interests of the Association to do so.
28. The lighting of Fires or use of portable barbecues is strictly forbidden on any Association water.
29. The use or carrying of Firearms or Air Rifles and Guns (unless authorised by the the Management Committee in writing) on any Association Water is strictly forbidden.
30. The Management Committee reserve the right to close any Association water for Maintenance purposes by working parties.