Ramsbottom Angling Association
Terms & Conditions



Fishing Rules All Association Waters

  • Members must be in possession of a current R.A.A Permit (key where required) or day ticket if available and Environment agency rod licence when fishing.
  • Members must ensure their peg is litter free before and after fishing. Any member found leaving rubbish, line, hooks or other debris and found guilty of such an offence by the association committee will be invited to attend a disciplinary meeting that could lead to suspension or termination of their membership or access to day tickets.
  •  A member shall not fish more than two rods at any one time.
  • Each year various association waters may be closed to facilitate work parties, matches, coaching or improvement.  No fishing will be allowed during the period 14th March until 15th June inclusive on rivers or at any other time notified to members.
  • Fishing with blood worm and joker is not allowed on any of the association waters unless used as a part of a specific coaching session by a club coach. 
  • All fish must be returned live to the water.
  • All hook sizes must be single, barbless and no bigger than size 10 (unless required for coaching).
  • Fishing or feeding of trout pellet is not allowed on any association waters.
  • Keep nets should not be used on any RAA waters unless being used in an official match/competition or coaching session designated by the Management Committee.
  • No alcohol or illegal drugs should be consumed on any RAA waters whilst fishing.
  • Members must ensure their peg is litter free before and after fishing. Any member found leaving rubbish, line, hooks or other debris and found guilty of such an offence by the Association committee will be invited to attend a disciplinary meeting that could lead to suspension or termination of their membership and/or access to day tickets.
  • No treble hooks are allowed or live baiting to be used on any of the Association waters.
  • No overnight fishing on any RAA waters – scheduled angling times are: