Fishery Rules :

The Rules

1. All persons visiting the fishery do so at their own risk, Hillside Trout Fishery accept no responsibility for any injury, loss or damage to persons or property.

2. All children/youths under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, it is the responsibility of the adult to ensure that the children under the age of 14 wear a life jacket these are available at the lodge. Please ensure children wear suitable eye wear when fly fishing.

3. Fishing by fly , using generally accepted tackle and techniques. Maximum 3 flies to the cast.

4. Flies  must be barbless (conventional hooks with barbs removed are accepted). Double, treble, multi-hook flies, flicker spoons and propellers are not allowed. Buoyant patterns such as boobys and floating fry fished on sinking lines are not allowed

5. new to 2024 - kids bait rod with bubble float & fly only - all other forms of bait banned. 

6. Lines must not be discarded; it is a danger to wildlife as well as unsightly. PLEASE TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU

7. All fish caught must be landed with a landing net, those fish to be kept must be dispatched quickly fish to be returned should be handled gently (preferably while still in the water). Any fish which shows signs of bleeding or stress, must be KILLED and counted as part of the limit.

8. Anglers are expected to behave in a polite and courteous manner at all times, not in a manner than is detrimental to the fishery or other anglers.

9. No alcohol is to be consumed on the site.

10. All anglers to log catch in the fishing lodge before leaving the site (for stocking purposes).

11. The management & members of Hillside Trout  Fishery reserve the right to examine any equipment, clothing bag or vehicle of anyone visiting the fishery.

12. The management reserve the right to expel or refuse admission to any person as they deem necessary.

13. The use of ultrabite or any other bite attracting substance is stricly forbidden. Any angler found using a substance or with a substance on their person will be immediately banned.

THE MANAGEMENT OF HILLSIDE TROUT FISHERY DEVISED THESE RULES TO TRY AND ENSURE THAT ALL ANGLERS ARE ABLE TO ENJOY THE FISHERY.