Niroux Rules

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Etang du Niroux

Etang du Niroux


Please read carefully and adhere to ALL of the rules below.

  • Unhooking mats must be wetted before use, and thick large poly-ball types are needed.
  • Grass Carp are to be released as soon as possible, and try to unhook them in the water when possible.  
  • Carp sacks are not allowed  – all fish must be released as soon as possible after capture.
  • All rigs should allow the lead to release in the eventuality of a break
  • Barbless or Micro-barbed hooks to be used
  • No leadcore of any description
  • No leaders of any kind: and for chod rigs use rig tubing and your main line only ( NOT A LEADER )
  • This means your mainline must be tied directly to the swivel.
  • Do not leave rods unattended
  • Bait boats are allowed. All other boats are used at the anglers own risk and life jackets must be used all of the time.
  • No boats are to be used after dark
  • No nuts under any circumstances are to be used for baiting
  • Swims must be left clean and all rubbish removed, including cigarette ends and bottle tops
  • Do not throw any rubbish including cigarette ends into the water or bushes
  • On departure the swims and facilities are to be left clean and tidy
  • All glass bottles MUST be kept separate from your rubish. There are strict new laws in France for recycling. 
  • The cutting of trees or degradation of the natural vegetation is strictly forbidden.
  • NO FIRES on the banks.