Fishing Licences

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Catfiled United Charities maintains a register for access to fishing on our site. This is available to all residents of Catfield and Hickling,

Alongside the legal requirement to hold a UK fishing licence we require all of those fishing from our site to make an annual payment of £5 in an envelope with your contact details in the fishing licence box on the side of the main shed, or pay £5 to our charity account:

  • Catfield United Charities T/A
  • Lloyds Bank
  • Account Number: 37613363
  • Sort Code: 30-99-50
  • Reference: Fishing<Lastname>

Email enquiries@catfieldunitedcharities.uk when you have made a payment with your name, contact details and the reference you used with your payment so we can maintain the register.

Members have exclusive fishing rights from the trust’s property at Catfield Dyke, providing that following rules are observed:

  • Legal compliance: adhere to the Environmental Agency closed season rules and possess an EA rod licence. Under 12’s do not need a licence.
  • Rod Limits: A maximum of three rods per angler is permitted.
  • Hook Type: Only barbless hooks are allowed.
  • Catch Limits: Strictly catch-and-release.
  • Equipment Restrictions: Keepnets must meet standards (e.g., no metallic mesh, minimum 2-meter length).
  • No Unattended Rods: Rods must never be left unattended in the water.
  • Litter: Strictly no litter; all garbage must be taken home or placed in bins.
  • No Fires: Open fires are prohibited.
  • Environment: Breaking down of plants or trees on the Trust’s land is not permissible, report any issues to the Charity.
  • No Fishing Areas: Do not encroach on any land adjoining the dyke other than a 3 metre strip along the bankside to allow them access to the dyke.
  • Parking: Members must utilise the car park and must not block the road or slipway. The area is accessed through a gate to the boatyard.
  • Risk: Anglers fish at their own risk.
  • Liability: The Trustees of Catfield United Charities accept no responsibility for any damage caused to the person, property or possessions of the fishing club members
  • Trespass: You must stay within the permissive pathways to avoid trespassing on private land.

Membership and access can be withdrawn if you breach any of the above