Rules

It is Linear’s policy to be fair and honest with the visitors to their waters and for this reason we have no silly rules. Very few visitors are banned from the waters or told to leave but the bailiffs will send anglers away if they blatantly disregard the rules that we do have. For instance anglers have been told to leave after parking their vehicles on the grass having driven past notices saying they should not do so, unloading their tackle in unauthorised places where there could be a danger to themselves or others, lighting fires on the bank, being abusive and spoiling the fishing for others, leaving their rods unattended and leaving litter. Linear is now operating a zero tolerance policy to any acts of aggression or abuse towards its bailiffs and staff.

  1. Cars must be parked in the car parks; no unloading or loading of tackle is allowed on the road or the grass verge by the pedestrian gates to St. Johns and Manor Farm Lakes.
  2. Anglers must not stop their cars anywhere on the main B4449 road or in the entrance to Manor Farm Lake & St. Johns.
  3. Anglers fishing Hardwick Lake & Smiths Pool should only leave their vehicles in the main Hardwick car park although they are permitted to unload their tackle along the track leading to Brasenose and adjacent to the two waters.
  4. No driving on the grass at any of the lakes.
  5. Up to three rods only are allowed and you must have the appropriate E.A. licence to cover these.
  6. No carp, pike or catfish to be retained – sacks are not allowed.
  7. Unhooking mats must be used at all times for all carp, pike, catfish and large fish of other species.
  8. Pike fishing is only allowed from October 1st to March 1st
  9. No boats, bait boats, radios, guns, fires, picnics, swimming, drugs or heavy drinking.
  10. NO DOGS EXCEPT ON A LEAD AND UNDER CONTROL.
  11. There are no bait restrictions, but all multiple baits such as seeds, nuts, peas and beans must be well soaked, well cooked and used in moderation.
  12. Permanently fixed leads are not allowed and unhooking mats should always be used for any fish - RIGS WILL BE CHECKED BY OUR BAILIFFS.
  13. No live fish to be taken onto the site from outside sources.
  14. No transferring of fish between waters - no fish to be taken away or killed.
  15. Pike fishing is only allowed in the winter months between October 1st and March 1st.
  16. The lakes are on private property, so you should do nothing to disturb others, make no noise and keep lights at night to a minimum.
  17. NO LITTER - TAKE IT WITH YOU

Day tickets are available from the Linear Bailiffs who patrol the waters regularly. You may start fishing at your chosen lake when you arrive and pay the bailiffs when they come around. It is not necessary to book swims on the fishery - we do not take bookings - just turn up and pay the bailiffs on the bank. There is usually room on our day ticket waters at the busiest of times. The highest possible standard of behaviour will be expected from all.

THERE IS NO CLOSE SEASON ON ANY OF THE LINEAR LAKES

Terms and Conditions

Linear Fisheries [Oxford] Ltd excludes liability for loss or damage to vehicles or property caused by circumstances outside our reasonable control or that of our agents or employees.

Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by negligence, our liability under or in connection with this agreement, whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise, shall not exceed the sum of £15,000,000.

Neither party shall be liable to the other party in contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise for any loss, damage, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered by the other party of any indirect or consequential nature including without limitation any economic loss, profits, business or goodwill.