Regulations Fishing Adventure Lake
Read Fishing Adventure Lake's regulations to ensure the welfare of YOU and the fish.
Fishing Adventure is committed to the safety of its guests and fish. Everyone should know the regulations and abide by the house rules.
Rule 1
Entering and navigating the Rutbekerveld is at your own risk. Fishing Adventure and the owner of the Rutbekerveld can never be held liable and do not accept liability in case of damage, accidents, theft, destruction, injury, death, etc.
Rule 2
Only walking pace is allowed on the grounds and in the car park.
Rule 3
After 10.15pm, the gate giving access to Fishing Adventure will NOT be opened unless there is an emergency.
Rule 4
Upon arrival, each angler should register at the Fishing Adventure Fishing Cafe (first park the car in the car park and then follow the signs to the reception).
Rule 5
Upon registration, You must register on the Fishing Adventure group app. This App is only used for announcements from Fishing Adventure, such as a boating ban due to bad weather conditions. This App is not intended for mutual communication about catches and the like.
Rule 6
Rutbekerveld is a deep water (up to 20 metres). It is compulsory to wear a life jacket in the boat at all times.
Rule 7
At Fishing Adventure, very large fish swim around well over 2 metres and heavier than 120 KG. These fish should be approached with care. Fishing Adventure BV and the owner of the Rutbekerveld can not be held responsible for accidents caused by these large fish. Each angler remains responsible for his or her own safety at all times.
Rule 8
Swimming is not allowed in Rutbekerveld. Because of the great depth and temperature differences, swimming in Rutbekerveld is life-threatening.
Rule 9
The land and water behind the marker/peninsulas on the western side of Rutbekerveld is protected nature reserve and should never be entered, neither on foot nor by boat. Deepening work is being carried out here which could lead to very dangerous situations. Persons who nevertheless enter or navigate this area or the water behind the partition may be removed from Rutbekerveld without refund of monies already paid. Monies still to be paid in such a case must still be paid.
Rule 10
Quietness is paramount at Fishing Adventure. Electric bite alarms should be set to the lowest volume. Loud music and abuse of alcohol and/or drugs are strictly forbidden.
Rule 11
Only the use of electric motors is allowed, petrol and diesel engines are prohibited.
Rule 12
All rubbish should be deposited in the bins provided on the swim or collected in a rubbish bag and taken away after the fishing session. This also applies to cigarette butts, caps of (beer) bottles, etc. The rubbish bag can be left in the rubbish container near the boats.
Rule 13
It is not allowed to cut down or damage trees and other vegetation. If there is vegetation in the way, please report this to the caretaker who will solve the problem as soon as possible.
Rule 14
Open fire is prohibited. The use of BBQs and gas burner is allowed. It is compulsory when using a BBQ and gas burner to have a full bucket of water next to the BBQ.
Rule 15
It is forbidden to place BBQ, cooking utensils or other heat sources on the artificial grass of the cuttings. If you do so, the damage will be recovered from you. You must pay for this damage on the spot.
Rule 16
It is not allowed to leave rods unattended in the water. If You leave the swim for a while, please reel in the rods first.
Rule 17
Bivvys and tents are allowed but only in green, camou or camouflage colours.
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Dogs are allowed (except on the decking with fishing huts) but must be leashed at all times. Dog faeces must always be cleaned up immediately. Swimming is also forbidden for dogs! Aggressive dogs must be muzzled. Please note that (baited) fishing hooks may be present on the site and may lie in the grass!
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There is only Catch and release fishing at Fishing Adventure. Each fish should be photographed, measured and possibly weighed (not allowed for sturgeon) immediately after being caught (if desired) and then immediately released. It is not allowed to keep or string caught fish in storage bags or weighslings (catfish).
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Killing or taking fish is strictly prohibited. In such a case, we will report it and recover the damage from You.
Rule 21
Sturgeons and large carp (15 KG+) may only be unhooked, measured and photographed in the water. It is not allowed to weigh the sturgeons.
Rule 22
Sturgeons should not be scooped with a landing net as this may break their backs. Grab the sturgeon by the tail root or drag it with the fishing line to shallower water and unhook it there. Make sure the back does not bend, as sturgeons are vulnerable here.
Rule 23
Carp may only be unhooked, measured, weighed and photographed in the water or on the bank immediately adjacent to the water.
Rule 24
The use and possession of storage bags is strictly prohibited. Carp must always be weighed in a weighsling. If storage bags are found on You, You must leave the premises immediately without refund of any monies already paid.
Rule 25
The use of your own landing net, unhooking mat and/or weigh sling is strictly forbidden due to the transmission of fish diseases. These materials are provided free of charge by Fishing Adventure.
Rule 26
Always be very careful that when lifting the landing net or weighsling, the fins of the fish are nice and straight and tight along the body of the fish.
Rule 27
It is compulsory to carry wound disinfectant with you and use it if necessary. Wound disinfectant is also available at Fishing Adventure.
Rule 28
The use of Longcurve, longshank, Fox series 5, Long Shank Nailers or other curved hooks is strictly forbidden!
Rule 29
Only microbarbs no smaller than size 6 may be fished.
Rule 30
Dredges are not allowed except when fishing with lures intended for predatory fish. For all other fishing, trebles are strictly prohibited.
Rule 31
The use of leadcore is not allowed also the use of H-Markers is STRONGLY prohibited due to sturgeon safety. Rod markers are allowed.
Rule 32
Fish-safe lead systems where the lead is released upon line breakage are mandatory.
Rule 33
Fishing Adventure rents boats with electric motor and battery, these should be rented in advance
to be reserved.
Rule 34
The boats may only be used to sail to and from the swim, feed, release lines and to drill a big fish. Recreational boating is not allowed.
Rule 35
Because we want to chart the growth of our carp, we ask you to take 1 picture from both sides and mail these pictures together with weight and length (always measure under the fish) to: [email protected] These pictures also become property of Fishing Adventure and can be placed on our website or social-media pages or used for promotional activities. By accepting these rules, You give Fishing Adventure explicit permission to use Your catch photos fully and unrestrictedly on Fishing Adventure's website and social media as well as for promotional activities or purposes.
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Toilets and showers are available on site. These are accessible 24 hours a day. Should the need be so great that the toilet cannot be reached in time, ALWAYS bury your need.
Rule 37
On arrival, the full amount due, if any, must be paid in advance. In case of no-show (reserved spot) or premature departure, there will be no refund of payments already made and unpaid amounts will remain due to Fishing Adventure.
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Peanut fishing is strictly prohibited. Tiger nuts and a particle mix are available at Fishing Adventure with which to fish and feed. Fishing and/or feeding with self-prepared particles is strictly prohibited.
Rule 39
Fishing Adventure staff have the right to check rods and leaders at any time, even when they are in the water. At the request of an employee, the rod should be brought in immediately.
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Braided lines are only allowed in combination with a nylon pre-string of at least 50/100e with a minimum length of 3 rod lengths.
Rule 41
Fishing is allowed with 3 rods.
Rule 42
If you want to leave the site, the rods should always be turned in.
Rule 43
The use of feeding boats is allowed.
Rule 44
If necessary, big fish must be drilled from the boat. This is because of the steep slopes present where hooked fish can lie down.
Rule 45
If a fish gets stuck behind an embankment or in an obstacle, always try to free the fish from the boat and not from the bank. This can cause serious damage to the fish.
Rule 46
Fishing is not allowed further than 150 metres from shore.
Rule 47
Fishing with live bait is not allowed.
Rule 48
Fishing with dead baitfish is only allowed if these baitfish are caught or bought at Fishing Adventure. Only Chub, Rudd and Bream up to 30 CM may be used for this purpose. Bringing your own baitfish is strictly forbidden because of the risk of fish diseases.
Rule 49
In case of theft or attempted theft of fish and/or deliberate damage to our property, we always involve the police.
Rule 50
You are not allowed to receive visitors on Your swim without prior permission from Fishing Adventure.
Rule 51
Violation of these rules may result in You having to leave the premises, even if Your fishing session has not yet ended. This without refunding any monies already paid Unpaid amounts will still remain due to Fishing Adventure.
Rule 52
You can cancel your reservation free of charge up to 7 days after booking. After this, if you cancel, you will be charged the full amount and there will be no refund. We advise you to take out cancellation insurance.
Rule 53
In all cases, where these regulations do not provide or where there is doubt about interpretation or meaning, Fishing Adventure decides, this decision is binding
Rule 54
By entering the premises you are deemed to be aware of the rules and conditions. Entering the premises means that you accept all the rules and conditions set by Fishing Adventure and cannot object to them afterwards.