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IMPORTANT NOTICE *********************MILLBROOK LAKE******************

Notice from the committee……….

As of 25th Sept 2016 the new lake known as Millbrook Lake is  officially  open for members to fish.

Rules on the water are thus :

Club rules apply and are printed in club books with the additional rules for this water.

• Please check out notice board  in carpark for any club info
• Very DEEP WATER please take care at all times
• Park only in the carpark on the right hand side of track where the club sign board is. DO NOT park past this carpark on the hard standing as farmer has access 24hrs , any one found by the Bailiff’s parking past main carpark will have membership endorsed. ( Please park cautiously )
• Strictly    NO NIGHT FISHING  on the water until further notice
• Fish dawn till dusk , times will be put up on notice board
• Maximum of 2 rods
• No rods to be left unattended at any time
• No wading
• Unhooking mats MUST be used with all carp
• No fires or barbeques
• No LITTER will be tolerated , if you are found with any rubbish in your peg even if its not yours you WILL have club card endorsed  .  If litter becomes a problem lake WILL be closed
• No member shall undertake any tree cutting/ grass mowing /bush pruning/ bank alterations
• No swimming
• No boats or bait boats to be used unless on club work parties
• No dogs
• No radios
• No guns
• No taking or introducing  of any fish from this water unless part of the clubs fish stocking program. Your membership will be TERMINATED if caught.
• Main Gate MUST BE KEPT LOCKED at all times , please do not pop to shops etc and leave it open as you WILL have club  endorsed.
• The committee reserves the right to temporarily close the water for reasons of work parties , litter problems, netting etc
• Keep-nets must be min 3m long and fisheries approved
• Junior members under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an Adult member aged 18 or over ( see club rules regarding juniors as as consent forms are needed, )
• Any member obtaining publicity for any fish caught must ensure that the  name of Ampthill And District And Fish Preservation Society is used in any said publicity
• No glass bottles to be taken on club waters

As a foot note , this water has been well looked after by the previous club  Marston Group and John Clarke and as a well established club we have a duty to maintain this legacy, no tolerance will be taken of any infringement’s of the rules.  When you buy your club card and sign it you are agreeing to all club rules and becoming custodians of all the waters. We as anglers have a duty to maintain our lakes as we all pay for them  so please maintain this thought when attending any of our waters , thanks from the committee.