Rules & Regulations

The rules here at Etang Des Royales are very simple and are in place for the benefit of all our guests:

  • The sacking of fish is strictly forbidden
  • A maximum of 3 rods allowed
  • Particles and pellets can only be used if purchased on site
  • No nuts of any description to be used
  • No tether rigs allowed
  • No leaders of any description allowed
  • No long shank nailers or long shank hooks over size 10
  • No baited rods to be unattended
  • All fish to be returned, unharmed, as quickly as possible - all procedures pertaining to unhooking, carp care and photographing to be carried out in the water
  • Landing nets must be a minimum of 42"
  • Please use weigh slings and unhooking mats provided
  • No boats of any description to be used
  • A minimum of 15lb breaking strain line to be used
  • No glass bottles allowed on site
  • Rubbish accumulated by our 'Self-catering' customers to be removed by themselves
  • Never leave rods on the bank or rod rests with hooks still baited, as these food items could be and will be picked up by our birds or animals
  • Please avoid casting into other anglers' swims, or distance casting that stops other anglers from fishing areas of a water normally accessible from their swim
  • Please respect other anglers, guests and all wildlife

Playing fish... August 2006 - The Duo

Please note:
Any breach of these rules may result in the immediate removal of your right to fish and if deemed necessary, you may be required to leave the complex completely. No refund will be given in these circumstances.