Tees Valley Lakes

• Members Only: Fishing is strictly for members. You must possess and carry a valid Membership Card at all times. No Card = No Fishing.
• Non-Fishing Guests (NFG): One guest is permitted per member. Guests must share the member’s bivvy and must be booked/paid for in advance.
• Third-Party Drop-offs: Drivers must remain in the car park area. Walking around the lakes is not permitted for non-members.
• Eagle Lake Only: Park vehicles in upper car park only (loading/unloading from layby).

• Gate Codes: Access is granted once the gate code text is received at 10:00 AM.
• Day Tickets: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Must be off-Lake by 9 PM).
• 24hr Tickets: 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Must be off-Lake by 10 AM).
• Early Bird: Available (6 AM start) via text to Fishery mobile no. on members card. (subject to availability)

Fish Care & Welfare

• Provided Equipment Only: You must use the fishery-provided landing nets, unhooking mats, weigh slings, and water buckets. Do not bring your own onto the site.
• Propolis Treatment: All members must carry and use Propolis carp treatment. Apply to hook holds and any body/scale damage (avoiding eyes and gills).
• Handling: All weighing and camera equipment must be ready before removing fish from the water. Return fish as quickly as possible.
• Carp protection: Ensure the mat and sling are thoroughly soaking wet before use.
• Retaining Fish: No retaining of fish under any circumstances.
• Stock Protection: No fish may be removed from or introduced to the water.

Tackle & Rig Requirement

• Hooks: Barbless only. NO crushed barbs, NO bent hooks
• Line: Minimum 15lb mainline and hook link. NO braided mainline.
• Rod Setup: Max 3 rods. Minimum 2.75lb test curve. Alarms and bobbins must be used.
• Safety Rigs: Rig tubing or leaders MUST be used (NO Naked Line) (NO braid leaders). Leads must be running or semi-fixed; leads must detach easily.
• Prohibited Items: NO Zig fishing, NO “Magic Twigs,” self-hooking devices, float fishing, or artificial baits (plastic/rubber/foam/cork).
• Attendance: Rods must never be left unattended.
• Surface Fishing: Permitted with controller float, (min 12lb hook link – NO artificial/foam/rubber/cork baits).

Bait Rules

• March – October: Strictly Boilie and Pellet only
• November – February: Particles can be used (Hemp, corn, seeds, pulses, etc.), Maggots, and Worms are permitted
• Strictly Prohibited: NO artificial/foam/rubber/cork baits, NO NUTS of any kind at any time. NO Zig fishing,

On-Site Conduct & Environment 

• Litter: Zero tolerance for litter. Take all rubbish home, including cigarette butts. Leave your swim spotless
• Shelters: Recognized carp bivvies or brollies only. NO standard camping gear. Bivvies must be pitched on gravel swims, never on the grass.
• Prohibited on Site: Drugs, drones, dogs, guns, fires, swimming, or loud music.
• Alcohol: Moderate consumption only.
• Etiquette: Please fish in a gentlemanly manner; do not encroach on other swims when occupied.
• Juniors: Anglers aged 17 and under must be supervised by an adult (18+) at all times.

Legal & Liability Liability:

• All members fish at their own risk: The fishery is not responsible for any injury, accident, or loss of property.
• Management Rights: We reserve the right to withdraw or suspend membership at any time. All management decisions are final.
• Refunds: Memberships and tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
• Enforcement: Rule-breaking will result in an instant ban and immediate removal from the premises without a refund.