Festival and Walton Lake Rules

• All nets, mats, slings to be dipped in disinfectant tanks before fishing
• Fish from designated pegs
• All particles and nuts are banned from our fishery
• NO WADING is permitted into the lake – Remain on the bank at all time
• Festival carp fishery, Walton Lake and all associates accept no liability for injury or lost equipment. All anglers fish at their own risk.
• Three Rods maximum PER PEG ( ALSO 3 RODS PER PERSON MAX)
• All swims to be kept free from litter at all times. All litter to be taken home.
• No Lead core or Lead less Leaders – Tubing only
• NO BRAIDED mainline
• Landing nets must be 42″ minimum.
• Only Carp cradles and large beanie unhooking mats allowed.
• No carp to be retained at anytime.
• Barbless hooks only.
• No fixed rigs. Rig checks will be carried out by bailiffs.
• Minimum 12lb line.
• Fish must be returned quickly to avoid causing unnecessary stress.
• We do not allow Pallatrax GRIP Hooks to be used
• NO Plugs, Lures or Spinners to be used
• No juniors without adult supervision at anytime.
• Do not touch the electric fence.
• Strictly no nuts (including Tiger nuts).
• ALL Plastic / Fake / Imitation baits are BANNED including Zig aligners



• Radios allowed but not loud (do not disturb other anglers).
• Toilets and showers are closed in the Winter and anglers have to use the Eco Toilet,  Fresh water is available behind the toilet block.
• No rods to be left unattended at anytime.
• Alcohol allowed but drunkeness is not tolerated.
• Klin-Ik or similar to be carried by all anglers.
• Anyone found breaking these rules will be asked to leave the fishery. ( without refund )
• NO BBQ or FIRE Pits using COALS or WOOD to be used at the FISHERIES