Bellbrook Valley Fishery | Do's and Don'ts

Do's and Don'ts

Don’t do’s - please

Apart from the usual protocols the only rules at the fishery are single fly, no lures and definitely no boobies.
Wading is not necessary or allowed.
There is no Catch and Release
One non-fishing visitor is allowed per angler but they are expected to give priority to other anglers. Children are allowed by arrangement which will include an undertaking that they will be controlled!
From a safety perspective we ask our visitors to not go out onto the Monks – we’ll explain when you get here!

Do’s and tips

We don’t mind whether you use floating, intermediate or sinking lines.
We are relaxed about leader strength but recommend 4 – 8lb
The ideal rod is somewhere between light river gear and Reservoir tackle – the regulars tend to use 6-7 weight rod and line.
We encourage our visitors to move between the lakes regularly as sometimes a lake can go quiet for a while and you are better trying your luck at the next one and coming back for that trophy fish later.