Starmers Pit

Due to the successful management of this venue, stock numbers and growth has been impressive with the venue now boasting specimen status. Regular fish size of Carp to over 20lb and occasional fish to over 30lb were caught in 2019 with Bream to just over 10lb, Tench to 8lb and Pike to 22lb.


Venue Specific RulesDue to the impressive specimen size of fish at this venue, several recent rules have been implemented by LDAA with fish safety in mind. Please read the full list of rules at the bottom of this page before fishing this venue.


Day TicketsThis venue is exclusive to LDAA members only. Day ticket anglers are not permitted to fish this venue. Please visit the membership page for more information and to join.

Starmers Pit Night SyndicateFor the 2020 season, Night Syndicate membership has been limited to 30 Members. Membership to this prestigious syndicate is only available directly from the LDAA Secretary/Treasurer - click here to contact us.

- Adults (17 - 65+ yrs) £200 per year.
- Junior (12 - 16 yrs) £35 per year, must be accompanied by an adult at all times.


Parking
Parking may be sought within the adjoining Sainsbury's car park. To avoid being issued with a parking ticket by the car park attendants, you are advised to inform Customer Services of your vehicle registration prior to fishing.

Rules & General Information

Association Rules


The LDAA Association Rules can be found at this link: LDAA Association Rules

The LDAA Predator Rules can be found at this link: LDAA Predator Rules

Starmers Pit Site Rules & Info

- This venue is exclusive to LDAA members only. Day ticket anglers are not permitted to fish this venue. Please visit the membership page for more information and to join.

- Day Fishing 7am through to 7pm, with the exception of fishing to Dusk if not approached by a Night Syndicate Member to vacate the peg. Night Syndicate Members have peg preference after 7pm.

- Syndicate members to only fish a maximum 48hrs, with no return for 48hrs.


Fish Safety Rules

- Minimum 15lb line for any part of fishing rig.

- Minimum 42” landing net.

- Minimum 1 inch thick unhooking mat with 4 inch padded sides, no smaller than 36 inch diagonal measurement or same measurement ‘off the ground’ cradle.

- No fixed leads; must be able to lose lead with minimal force – safety lead system only.

- Maximum retention period of fish is 1 hour.

- Always check leader knots.

- STRICTLY no fish removal – all fish to be returned alive to the water. See Association rule at the top of this section for legal specifics.

- All anglers are to be in possession of Propolis fish care treatment.


General Venue Rules

- Full EA rod licence required, to cover appropriate amount of rods being used. 3 rods maximum with two rod licences, a 2 rod ruling may be applied any time at the discretion of the bailiff.

- Given the awkward shape of Starmers (triangular) please think carefully about where you are casting and the impact it may have on neighbouring anglers.

- Strictly no open fires, and disposable BBQs are to be off the floor.

- Respect other anglers, no poaching of swims, only fish in designated zone.

- No nuts of any kind.

- Children under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult.

- All litter from your swim is to be removed when leaving, last person in the swim will be held accountable for rubbish left behind.

- Random rig and bait checks will be carried out by the bailiff, please do not be offended by their advice!

- No drugs or alcohol.

- No camping tents, appropriate fishing equipment only.

- No generators.

- No loud music.
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