Bury Hill Fishery, Dorking, Surrey for pike fishing

Bury Hill Fishery - Dorking, Surrey

Venue Type:	Lake
Description:	Bury Hill Fisheries is a well known complex of four lakes with excellent on site facilities and fishing for everyone including the predator angler. The 12 acre 'Old Lake' is home to pike to 30lb. Perhaps more famous are the Bury Hill zander, the lake record is a superb 16lb 9oz. If you don't fancy one of 75 pegs available on the bank then you could book a boat and explore the infamous jungle. Bury Hill Fisheries run predator courses throughout the winter months, underlining their commitment to protecting predators and providing a great opportunity for anglers to improve their skills and confidence in handling pike and zander.
Directions:	From M25 jct 9 take the A24 to Dorking. Turn right onto the A25 towards Guildford. After approx 3/4 mile turn left onto Milton Heath where a large brown tourist sign directs anglers to the fishery.
Season:	Bury Hill Fisheries is open every day of the year except Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Predator fishing is available from October 1st to March 14th. Weekdays: 7.00am to Sunset. Weekends and Bank Holidays: Sunrise (5.30am earliest) to Sunset.
Day Ticket:	One rod: £12 Two rods: £18 Boats are £6 per person Junior and concession tickets are also available.
Membership:	A two rod predator ticket costs £95
Facilities:	Disabled access Heated toilets Lakeside cafe On site tackle and bait shop
Rules:	Juniors must be accompanied by an adult (who must be experienced predator anglers) at all times Live bait and freshly killed dead baits are banned and must not be brought onto the fishery - anyone found bringing live bait onto the fishery will be prosecuted for illegal fish movements and banned for life Do not bring sacks onto the fishery - all fish must be returned to the water immediately after capture You must be in possession of suitable tackle, i.e. carp or pike rods - the use of sea tackle is not permitted You must have the correct unhooking equipment - a large landing net (minimum 36” or larger) and large unhooking mat (minimum 36” or larger preferably with a 2” thick bottom and sides) and long forceps - we do not allow gags to be used Lines must be a minimum of 12lb BS - braided lines may be used provided that you have a minimum of 1m of nylon between the braid and hook link You must use a recognized wire trace system Treble hooks for bait fishing are banned - all hooks must be barbless single hooks, not larger than size 4 - barbed hooks must be completely flattened Only 1 or 2 hook rigs are allowed; when using double hook rigs, the hooks should not be more than 3” apart and no larger than size 4 All spinners and plugs must be fully barbless with hooks no larger than size 2 - all barbs must be fully flattened, double hooks must be less than 3” apart Our fishery operates an immediate strike rule - delay in striking will only guarantee you a deep hooked fish If a fish is deep hooked - hold the fish in the water in a landing net and seek the help of a bailiff - do not prod about as this will kill the fish! Never weigh or lift a fish by the gills , use a net or weigh sling When moving fish to and from the water, use a landing net or zipped unhooking mat at all times; never carry the fish unsupported even for short distances When photographing fish, support the fish over a large unhooking mat, kneel and never stand up with the fish When returning fish after capture, please support the fish in the water giving it plenty of time to recover before releasing We permit predator fly fishing techniques from boats only, provided that anglers use a wire trace and use only single barbless hooks no larger than size 4
Tackle Shop:	Tackle shop on site.
Contact:	Bailiff/Boat Bookings: 01306 883621 Email: info@buryhillfisheries.com www.buryhillfisheries.co.uk/contact
Websites:	www.buryhillfisheries.co.uk
Updated:	1 June 2011
Disclaimer:	No liability is accepted for costs incurred due to inaccuracies in this information. Please contact the venue to confirm details before setting out.

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