Fishery Rules
Rules & Regulations
The Reeds Lake – Pleasure Lake at Kernow Fishery
At Kernow Fishery, we strive to create a safe, fair, and enjoyable fishing environment for all. To ensure The Reeds remains a top-quality match and leisure lake, please follow our rules:
General Fishing Rules
✔ All anglers must have a valid ticket before fishing
✔ Barbless hooks only – no micro barbs or trebles
✔ Maximum line strength: 10lb The Reeds
✔ No fixed rigs – all tackle must be safe and fish-friendly
✔ Keepnets only permitted with express consent
✔ Only fish from the peg not the bank or the bridge
✔ Halfway rule at all times
Fish Care
✔ Unhooking mats required for all specimen fish
✔ Treat all fish with care – use wet hands when handling
✔ Fish must not be removed or introduced to the lake
✔ All fish must be returned safely to the water
Bait Restrictions
✔ No cat meat, tiger nuts or excessive ground bait
✔ Pellets must high quality. NO TEMU Baits
✔ No live bait / No Spinning / No Lures
Etiquette & Safety
✔ Respect fellow anglers – keep noise levels down
✔ No littering – use provided bins
✔ No drugs or alcohol
✔ Children under 16 must be supervised at all time
✔ Dogs must be kept on a lead
Failure to follow these rules may result in removal from the fishery. Please respect the environment, our staff, and fellow anglers to ensure The Reeds remains an incredible fishing venue for all!
For further details or bookings, contact us via Facebook or WhatsApp.
Sharkies Lake – Specimen Lake at Kernow Fishery
At Kernow Fishery, we want to ensure that Sharkies Lake remains an outstanding specimen lake where big fish thrive and anglers enjoy a fair, respectful, and safe fishing experience. Please follow these rules to protect our fishery and its incredible stocks.
General Fishing Rules
✔ All anglers must have a valid ticket before fishing
✔ Barbless hooks only – no micro barbs or trebles
✔ Specimen Net when Carp Fishing 32" min
✔ No fixed rigs – all tackle must be safe for fish
✔ Lead free leader or tubing when Carp Fishing
✔ Fish from swims only
✔ Keepnets are by prior approval only
Fish Care & Handling
✔ Unhooking mats required for all specimen fish
✔ Large landing nets needed for bigger fish
✔ Treat all fish with care – use wet hands when handling
✔ No removing or introducing fish to the lake
✔ All fish must be returned safely to the water
Bait Restrictions
✔ No cat meat, tiger nuts or excessive ground bait
✔ Pellets must be high quality / NO TEMU Baits
✔ No live bait.
Etiquette & Safety
✔ Respect fellow anglers – keep noise levels down
✔ No littering – use provided bins
✔ No drugs or alcohol
✔ Children under 18 must be supervised at all times
✔ Dogs must be kept on a lead
Thank you for respecting our guidelines and ensuring Sharkies Lake remains a top-tier specimen lake for all anglers.
For further details or bookings, contact us via Facebook or WhatsApp.