parks angling club
Fishery Rules
Please pay close attention to all the rules for both Shoebury and Priory Park Lakes. If you are unsure of any rules, then please speak to a Bailiff on the bank or ask via our social media outlets. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in you being asked to leave the fishery, removal of your membership and/or a permanent ban from Parks Angling Club waters.
2026/2027 - Rules
General
1. Fishing is only permitted between dawn til dusk for day ticket anglers unless otheriwse specified on your ticket.
2. Both lakes will be closed subject to spawning, notice of this will be posted on our social media platforms.
3. No bank-side fires under any circumstances.
4. Radios or other media devices should not be used in a manner that is likely to annoy others.
5. Leave no litter. Anglers will be held accountable for the condition of their swim.
6. Car parking is available at both sites. Please leave vehicles parked in a respectful manner.
7. Bait boats are allowed.
8. Swim boundaries are clearly marked at Priory, stay within your boundaries.
9. When cycling around either lakes consideration must be given to anglers & their equipment.
10. Dogs are allowed; they must be kept under control. Pick up after them.
11. For the safety of wildfowl, surface fishing is not permitted at Priory Park.
12. Drug use is prohibited.
13. No heavy drinking of alcohol around the lakes. Be sensible!
14. Juniors under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
15. Juniors under 12 must use a maximum of one rod at a time.
16. You must not be away from the lake for any more than 2hrs if your equipment is left on site.
17. A maximum of 72hrs is permitted in a single swim, after this you must move a minimum of two swims.
Fish safety
1. Carp care kits must be carried by all members.
2. Fishing is permitted from designated swims only.
3. No fixed leads allowed.
4. No leaders are permitted.
5. No zig rigs permitted.
6. Members are permitted to use 3 rods between 01 November - 15 March. All day ticket anglers are restricted to 2 rods at all times.
7. Fish must not be weighed or retained in plastic bags under any circumstances.
8. Carp may only be retained whilst preparing for weighing/photographing.
9. No keepnets allowed under any circumstances.
10. Minimum 42 inch landing net & a large well-padded unhooking mat is required when fishing for
carp.
11. No fish to be removed or introduced to club waters
under any circumstances.
Pike rules
1. No pike fishing before 01 October or after 15 March.
2. No live baits permitted.
3. No lure fishing permitted.
4. Single circle hooks only, no trebles.
5. You must be in possession of long forceps, wire cutters and a first aid kit at all times.
6. Wire traces must be used at all times.
7. No bora grips, gaffs or gags of any kind permitted.