THE WALLERS HAVEN

Special Rules for this fishery:

Wallers Haven, Boreham Street

Water Share Venue	Yes
Guest Permits allowed	Yes
Exchange Permits allowed	Yes
Night Fishing permitted	Yes, see specific restrictions noted earlier
Pike Fishing permitted (within specified dates)	Yes
Fishing times restricted	No
Access Code required	No

1. Park in layby only.
2. Entrance over stile by bridge.
3. Fishing downstream only.

Wallers Haven at Ironbridge Upstream

Water Share Venue	Yes
Guest Permits allowed	Yes
Exchange Permits allowed	Yes
Night Fishing permitted	Yes, see specific restrictions noted earlier
Pike Fishing permitted (within specified dates)	Yes
Fishing times restricted	No
Access Code required	No

1. Park in layby, parking area and verge only.
2. No parking in front of any access gate; access required at all times.
3. Entrance over stile by bridge.
4. Fishing upstream only.

Wallers Haven at Ironbridge Downstream

Water Share Venue	Yes
Guest Permits allowed	Yes
Exchange Permits allowed	Yes
Night Fishing permitted	No
Pike Fishing permitted (within specified dates)	Yes
Fishing times restricted	Yes
Access Code required	No

1. Park in layby, parking area and verge only.
2. No parking in front of any access gate; access required at all times.
3. Entrance over stile at entrance to field.
4. Fishing downstream only.
5. Fishing from dawn until dusk only.
6. No access to Nature Reserve beyond end of HCAC water.

No access to or fishing from land owners jetty towards the end of the water.

Wallers Haven at Middle Bridge Upstream

Water Share Venue	Yes
Guest Permits allowed	Yes
Exchange Permits allowed	Yes
Night Fishing permitted	Yes, see specific restrictions noted earlier
Pike Fishing permitted (within specified dates)	Yes
Fishing times restricted	No
Access Code required	No

1. Park on bridge or verge only.
2. No parking in front of any access gates; access required at all times.
3. Entrance over stile at entrance to field.
4. Fishing upstream only.
5. No access to Nature Reserve beyond end of HCAC water.

Water Share access to first fence around Dowle Corner only.

Hastings Model Flying Club (HMFC) – The HMFC own the field opposite our land at Middle Bridge and use this for flying model aircraft. The aircraft vary in size, but some are quite large and fast flying. They run a number of airshows during the year and apart from these, the most intense activity is at a weekend.

Unfortunately there have been a number of instances of models crashing both near to anglers and in the Wallers Haven itself. For this reason we have agreed a number of measures with HMFC in order to lessen the risk to anglers.

If you happen to be present when one of the models crashes on our land or in the river, please advise the Treasurer. Records of these instances will strengthen our case in arguing the need for changes to the current flying arrangements.

(a)      For their own safety, when flying is taking place, anglers should not fish near the take off / landing zone  currently marked, particularly at weekends.

(b)      We have asked that HMFC check there is no one fishing in the direct line of the current take-off zone. If there is, they are to attract the person’s attention, forewarn them about the risks and politely ask that they consider moving. Should this happen to you, please do not be offensive in return.

(c)      We advise HMFC of all our fixtures and bookings scheduled for this water and where possible, HMFC will avoid flying on these days.

(d)      HMFC will advise us of the dates of their airshows when flying activity is most intense. These dates will be communicated to SAA members who are advised not to fish this venue on those days. Airshows / Fly-ins scheduled in 2023 are as follows: WE ARE STILL AWAITING THIS INFORMATION!