Angling Rules
1. These angling rules are in addition to Calshot Activities Centre site rules and marine rules which must also be observed.
2. Angling at Calshot waters is to be done so at the angler’s own risk. Hampshire County Council accepts no liability in relation to any theft, loss of or damage to property or personal injury or death to persons who may be angling, gaining access for angling, or spectating, unless there is any negligence on the part of Hampshire County Council, its servants, or agents.
3. Anglers shall be liable for any personal injury, death, loss of or damage to property suffered by Hampshire County Council or any third party arising as a result of the Angler’s acts or omissions in angling at Calshot waters.
4. Anglers shall maintain in force, with a reputable insurance company public liability insurance for a minimum level of £5,000,000 (five million pounds) for any one occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of one event to cover the liabilities that may arise as a result of the Angler’s acts or omissions in angling at Calshot waters. Evidence of such insurance shall be provided to Hampshire County Council on request.
5. Fishing shall only be permitted at the areas identified in the map below and subject to the below conditions:1
- a. No fishing is permitted on the jetty or along Creek Side and Quay Wall at any time.
- b. Fishing is only permitted to the left (SW) of the jetty after 2100 and up to end of mini spit.
6. Night fishing is allowed; however the gates are locked at 2300 (unless stated on Calshot Activities Centres web site). All vehicles need to be removed (unless fishing the entire night and do not require access off site until 0600) from the site before the gates shut as there will be no access through the main gate once locked. The security guard will not be available to unlock the main gate after this time to allow access to and from the site. No sleeping in vehicles onsite.
7. Anglers shall comply with all relevant regulations in regard to the capture and releasing of fish.
8. Anglers are responsible for the removal of all litter, waste, tackle and bait of whatever nature from the area where they are angling. It is the responsibility of any angler to ensure that the area where they are angling is litter free and tidy at all times.
9. Anglers are required to behave in a responsible manner to achieve harmonious enjoyment of the site’s facilities by all users. Noise should be kept to a minimum particularly near accommodation buildings.
10. Safeguarding – Our Duty of Care: Calshot Activities Centre’s primary business is to provide recreational and residential outdoor learning experiences for a range of customers including young people and vulnerable adults. The Centre works closely with Hampshire County Council’s Safeguarding team to ensure all our customers are sufficiently protected whilst under our care and supervision. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone visiting the site with an obligation to disclose information relating to safeguarding must do so. Thank you for your support in this important area. For a confidential discussion please contact the Centre and ask for the Director of Calshot.
11. All instructions given by Centre staff, Security or Site Attendants are to be followed.
12. The Director or his nominated officer may suspend or terminate access to the site of those failing to comply with reasonable requests by members of Calshot Activities Centre staff to do this. If in the Director or nominated officer’s opinion the behaviour would constitute gross misconduct, suspension will be immediate and the person must leave the site. There will be an initial right of appeal to the line manager and final right of appeal to a specially convened panel of three persons independent of the local authority, Calshot Association and Centre users. Costs will be met by the appellant if the suspension / termination is upheld.