Chippenham AC Club Rules

1. AGM will be held within 2 months of financial each year in Chippenham Constitutional Club. All members are requested to attend. Financial year ends 31st of March. 
2. 5% of net adult subscriptions to be set-aside for re-stocking and water improvements. 
3. No person to fish club waters without being in possession of a valid club permit. 
4. Junior licence is for people who are under 16 before the season starts on the 16th of June. After this they are classed as adult members. 
5. A member must produce their CAC permit whenever requested, either by the tenant, owner, or occupier of the land through or by which the water rented or leased by the club passes or by any member of the club. Club bailiffs may also inspect the tackle of any person fishing club waters. They have no right to confiscate any items of tackle. 
6. Any Person discovered fishing without a valid CAC permit or valid temporary permit should be reported to any committee member immediately. 
7. Children of current adult permit holders under the age of 12 years are permitted when accompanied by that member, to fish the club waters without a permit. The partner of a current permit holder, when accompanied by that member is similarly permitted to fish club waters without a permit. 
8. Juniors are prohibited from fishing club waters from one hour after sunset until one hour before dawn unless accompanied by an adult member over the age of 21. 
9. Replacement membership permits due to loss or damage carry an administration charge of £2.50. 
10. No fishing whatsoever shall be allowed on Club River waters during the close season 15th March to 15th June inclusive. 
11. No member shall be in charge of a dog whilst fishing, or allow any damage to river/ lake banks, or to fences or mowing grass. Unauthorised bank digging is strictly prohibited. Members to ensure that all gates are properly closed. 
12. TAKING OF FISH IS PROHIBITED. ALL FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO THE WATER. 
13. The only modes of fishing allowed are a maximum of two attended rods/poles with hook and line. 
14. The holding of “Pegged Down” matches other than those listed in the club permit are not allowed, unless agreed and the committee grants permission. 
15. The Environment Agency, South-Western Region, rules and bylaws apply. 
16. No person to use any radio/sound reproduction equipment, unless using personal headphones. 
17. Members are expected to respect the rules of other waters when representing CAC on those waters. 
18. Members must not be abusive to or be obstructive to other water users and wildlife. 
19. No member is allowed to fish on the same day, waters already allocated for competitions or visiting clubs, from either bank, as stated in the permit, until completion of the said competition. 
20. All live baiting is prohibited on club waters. 
21. Club members upon reaching 80 years of age, on application to the committee, to be given 50% off OAP membership. 
22. The leaving of litter is strictly prohibited. All anglers must accept responsibility for their own swim. The carrying of sweetcorn, luncheon meat or other similar tins and cans is strictly prohibited. The committee has the power to close waters if complaints regarding litter are received. Any person that shows proven disregard to this rule will face disciplinary action, which may include expulsion from the club. 


POCKERIDGE LAKES
In addition to the normal river season, Pockeridge Lakes will be fishable from 15th March until 15th June. 
DIRECTIONS: A4 from Chippenham towards Bath, Left at Hare & Hounds, Pickwick. First right into Valley Road. Half a mile, turn right in to Pockeridge Drive (just before Railway Bridge). Lakes are approx. 400m on the right. 
ONLY ACCESS is through the gate and up the steps. No access out of daylight hours. 
In addition to normal club rules, the following also apply: FISHING between the hours of sunrise to sunset. NO NIGHT FISHING. MAXIMUM OF TWO RODS ONLY Children under 12 to be supervised by an adult at all times and be fishing the same swim. 
BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY, SIZE 10 OR SMALLER. 
LEAD FREE weights only. 
NO SURFACE FISHING, FLOATING BAITS OR FLOATING LOOSE FEED. 
NO TINS OR GLASS BOTTLES are to be carried. 
NO LINE TO BE IN EXCESS OF 10LB BREAKING STRAIN 
No Braided line, Hooklenghs or similar material to be used. 
Permitted Baits Only. Maggots, Casters, Worms, Sweetcorn, Luncheon meat, Hemp, Tares, Prawns, Bread (hook bait only and must be sinking) Pellets and Paste (paste as a hook bait only) can be used only from the 1st of April till the 30th of September. 
NO PELLETS OR PASTE BETWEEN 1STOF OCTOBER & MARCH THE 31ST 
KEEPNETS may be used for silver fish only, NO CARP to be retained, unless in AUTHORISED MATCHES where Carp and Silvers to be in separate nets. All match anglers must lay out their nets when arriving at their peg even if it is raining. Nets can be placed in the water 10 minutes before the match begins. 


BURBROOK LAKE.
In addition to the normal river season, Burbook Lake will be fishable from 15th March until 15th June. 
Directions: A342 from Chippenham towards Devizes Take the third Bromham right turn (Hawkstreet) Approx half a mile, turn right into New Road. 
Lake is approx 200m on the left. 
ONLY ACCESS is through the gate which must be closed on entry and exit. 
No access out of daylight hours. 
In addition to normal club rules, the following also apply: FISHING from the platforms provided only, Between the hours of sunrise to sunset. NO NIGHT FISHING. 
No more than two rods to be used in each swim. 
Children under 12 to be supervised by, and fish the same swim as an adult at any time. 
KEEPNETS PERMITTED HOWEVER CARP / SILVERS MUST BE KEPT IN SEPARATE NETS. 
ALL FISH TO BE RETURNED TO THE LAKE. 
BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY 
NO NUTS OR BOILIES 
NO HOOKS ABOVE SIZE 10 
NO TINS OR GLASS BOTTLES ARE TO BE CARRIED.