Stenton Estate

Fishing at Stenton : Beat Rules

Contravention of the these rules may result in future access being denied.

1. All anglers must report to the ghillie before fishing, and they should meet at the car park or the fishing hut.
2. Fishing is from 9am to 5pm. The owner reserves the right to fish an additional rod throughout the season at any time.
3. The beat is fished with a maximum of 2 rods. A boat is available at the discretion of the ghillie, the cost is included within the rent - providing If the river is less than 1 foot on the gauge a boat is available. The outboard motor is only available when there is a ghillie present.
4. Life jackets should be worn at all times, and will be available in the fishing hut. Tenants who do not wear life jackets do so entirely at their own risk. A charge of £20 will be made for replacement gas cylinders.
5. The beat is fished in rotation. You will be allocated a beat, please learn the boundaries of your beat and only fish within the boundaries.
6. Pools are fished in rotation, starting at the top and gradually moving downstream. Do not enter a pool downstream of fellow Anglers.
7. Sharing of rods is not encouraged, and notice must be given in advance of intention to share a rod.
8. All salmon/sea trout caught must be reported to the ghillie, who maintains fishing records. All fish remain the property of the tenant. Should the ghillie be absent, tenants are requested to leave a note of catches in the fishing hut.
9. All foul hooked/unseasonable fish must be safely returned to the river.
10. Lures: any legal method. Shrimp and prawn are prohibited at all times.
11. Use of a gaff is forbidden.
12. Be considerate to other Anglers.
13. No litter to be discarded. Please bring it back to the fishing hut to be disposed of by the Ghillie.
14. Follow the country code, particularly in relation to dogs, risk of fires and gates.
15. No fixed rods or set lines.
16. The tenant shall not be permitted to assign his tenancy or to sub-let except with the express permission of the proprietors or their agents.
17. The ghillie's word is final. The proprietors shall not be bound to refund any rents paid in the event of cancellation for whatever reason.
18. The Proprietors accept no responsibility for loss, damage or injury caused by their customers misuse of any items supplied by Stenton Estates or any misadventure whilst on Stenton Estates Property. (the customer's Statutory Rights are not affected by this clause).
19. The tipping of the ghillie is a traditional part of British etiquette and tenants are encouraged to do so. We will gladly advise on appropriate rates where applicable.