Fishing Club Rules
Fishing club rules are essential for creating a safe, ethical, and enjoyable fishing environment. They contribute to the overall well-being of the fishing community, promote conservation efforts, and ensure that members can engage in their hobby in a responsible and sustainable manner.
General Rules
1.Any breech of these rules should be reported to Phil Shaw (Club Secretary) or Andy Johnson on 07887 510305
2.Only fully paid-up members or purchasers of day tickets are allowed to fish.
3.All Members shall contribute to work parties.
4.Any Member who is boat fishing on their own must return to collect a second
member when given an indication that they wish to join the boat.
5.All Members shall act as bailiffs for the Durness and Kinlochbervie Angling Club and shall do their best to prevent fishing without permission.
6.Fishing is by conventional Fly tackle only on all waters.
7.Catch and release should be adhered to where possible. All fish under 10 inches should be released alive, with care and exercise to prevent injury.
8.No more than two fish taken in each session.
9.A return of fish caught must be made by visitors at the end of the session to the place that the ticket was issued on the form provided.
10.Members must make a return of fish caught before the 15th of October two weeks after the end of the season.
11.No litter shall be left. Any person seen breaking this rule shall be dismissed from the Durness and Kinlochbervie Angling Club, or if a visitor, be denied future permit purchase.
12.No person 16 or under is allowed to fish, unless accompanied by an Adult (over 17).
13.Any keys or access codes required will be issued to all members. Please remember they are club property and for member use only.
14.Indicated parking is to assist members, please close any gates on the way to waters.
15.Dogs to be kept under control at owners' responsibility at all times.
16. In the interests of minimising disturbance to breeding birds, fishing is not permitted on the Lochs in the area of and East of Loch Mór a’ Chraisg until August. Permit issuers must make permit holders aware of this and any further periodic restrictions which may be issued by the Conservation Officer as a result of increased breeding bird activity.
