RULES FOR FISHING ON THE BOLTON ESTATE
The Salmon fishing season runs from 6th April until 31st October and trout from 22nd March to 31st October.
Those fishing must have purchased either a valid day permit or a syndicate season ticket.
All anglers must be in possession of a valid EA Fishing licence
All Salmon and Sea Trout must be returned to the river, as quickly and efficiently as possible. De-hook the fish as quickly as possible, keeping it in the water throughout.
If taking a photograph, the angler should remain in the water and remove the fish for as short a time as possible.
All catches must be reported to Brian Towers.
Dogs must not be loose on the river bank under any circumstances. They may be walked on leads or under very strictly under control, while an individual is not fishing.
Anglers are permitted access to the river bank at the points shown on the issued map.
Where cars are permitted along the river bank, they must keep to the recognised tracks and must be parked so as not to hinder access through gates by Estate tenants. All gates must be left as found at all times. For the safety of your vehicles, please do not park them in fields containing cattle and monitor regularly in case cattle are let onto fields during your visit.
Anglers are requested to act in a gentlemanly manner and move down the river in an orderly fashion to allow access to other members from either bank. At least one step should be taken downstream between each cast. All anglers are authorised to ask any person fishing the water to show his/her fishing licence, and report any infringement of the rules to the Estate Office. Infringement of the rules may entail forfeiture of the right to fish and Bolton Estate reserves the right to withdraw permission to fish at any time.
The Estate Office, Bolton Hall or the Managing Agents reserve the right to alter or change the rules at any time, where, in their opinion, circumstances require it.
Anglers who fish on the Bolton Estate, do so wholly at their own risk. The Bolton Estate, its agents and staff accept no liability for death or personal injury. Security of anglers' vehicles and personal effects are wholly the responsibility of the ticket holder. It is recommended that anglers fish in chest waders, carry a wading stick and wear a buoyancy aid. It is not always possible to wade across the river and it is the responsibility of all anglers to be responsible for their own safety
