FISH STOCKS

Kype Reservoir is stocked four times a year with top quality, hard fighting Rainbow Trout in the 1.5 lb. to 5lb. range. The fourth stocking, just before the club’s home competition in August, is with fish in the 2 lb. to 6 lb. range. There are Blue Trout, Tiger Trout and a natural stock of Brown Trout present in the Reservoir. Due to the close season restrictions, a number of the stocked fish get a chance to ‘over winter’.

PERMITTED TAKE

For fish stock management purposes to the benefit of all members, a total of six fish per week can be caught, up to a total of thirty fish. The figure of six fish per week reduces there after to three fish per week. These figures are subject to regular review. There is no limit for Brown Trout at Kype Reservoir.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATCH AND RELEASE

v    Catch and release is NOT permitted on day tickets or for non-members.

v    No catch and release is permitted anywhere along the wave wall.

v    A minimum of 6 lb breaking strain line should be used.

v    Release the fish as quickly as possible after hooking. Use a catch and release tool or angling forceps.

v    Do NOT net or handle the fish.

v    If a fish must be touched, make sure your hands are wet.

v    All hooks must be barbless or properly debarbed.

v    All hooked and released fish must be recorded in the log book at the fishing hut.

v    Any dead fish must be removed and reported to the Water Warden.

Please note that catch and release has recently been introduced on a trial basis at Kype Reservoir. The situation is still being closely monitored and reported on.