As we now enter the new Tier arrangements, we must update our fishing rules. All of our fisheries are in Tier 2 so we can go back to the group of 6. However, if those in the group are outside your household or bubble you must always maintain the 2m distance from them or 1m if they are wearing masks. On the bank you are advised not to walk around and socialise, irrespective of distance between anglers. However, if you decide you need to converse with someone around the lake please keep the discussions to an absolute minimum to those outside your household/bubble and always maintain the 2m distance from them or 1m if both persons have masks. Remember this is now law – not ODAS rules. £200 fines can be issued on our waters by the police, although unlikely. Any members caught abusing this requirement will be disciplined by the Club Committee.
Car sharing is strictly prohibited if the driver/passengers are from different households/bubbles. Work related bubbles are not permitted unless you live at the same address. You may not be sitting together fishing – but arriving together onto ODAS waters from mixed households/bubbles puts the Club at risk of being fined – as well as yourselves.
If you live in a Tier 3 area you are not allowed to travel and stay in a Tier 2 area for recreation purposes. Please check this before you set off to fish.
Any fines levied on ODAS (potentially up to £10,000 for multiple offences) for members not observing the Covid requirements will have a serious consequence and will almost shut the Club down. Please respect this.
The suspension of Guest Tickets still applies. Strictly no Guests. That is no Guests fishing and no Guests to be walked around the lakes under any circumstances.
Night Fishing members must also observe these new changes – bailiff checks will be increased to ensure Covid rules are observed.
All remaining Outing Matches are cancelled until March 2021. The final Pit & River Competition Match for 2020 will be held this Sunday at Langford Bridge.
Please use your hand sanitisers after unlocking/locking gates particularly if you’re eating food during your session.
If you have any doubts or questions, please contact a Committee Member for clarification.
Thank you for your help.
Keep Safe