Guest Fishing

This ticket allows you to fish on Gilling West Fly Fishers waters on Gilling Beck when accompanied by a member of the club. You must abide by our rules as below:

Fishing Map

Go here to view a map of the waters:   https://shorturl.at/x1NCp

Methods

Fishing is by rod and line using artificial flies with barbless hooks.

When fishing members must have a wading stick, landing net, suitable disgorging

tool and a priest.

Any recognised fly fishing technique may be employed.

No ground baiting.

No live bait, worms or prawns.

No spinning.

Catch and Release

No fish are to be taken from Gilling Beck. All fish must be safely returned.

Reports

All anglers are requested to submit a report after each visit (even if not fishing) using the form on our website: report form

The form is for recording catches but also general observations on the state of the river, wildlife, incidents etc.

Safety

All anglers are required to follow the safety guidelines and carry out their own risk assessments before fishing.

Everyone needs to ensure that they keep themselves safe from the effects of pollution and water borne diseases.

Conduct

 Everyone is expected to follow the angling code of conduct.

Anglers must be polite and cordial to the farmers and to the general public at all times.

Consideration must be given to local people particularly when going out early morning or in the evening. No slamming doors or disturbance.

Anyone not upholding honourable conduct may be expelled from the club.

No tackle, line, weights, rubbish or litter to be left behind.

No picnics or barbecues.

Return to main site:  https://www.gillingwestflyfishers.org.uk