Rampton fishing club Common Questions and Answers

1. When can I join?

Rampton Fishing Club Membership Season Starts on the 1st Aprill and runs for one full year. The joining form opens 16 march.

2. How can I join Rampton Fishing Club & fish the waters?

Simply add yourself to the waiting list or fill the joining form in. (If its open) and wait to be contacted with our payment information. Last years members are on the list already and will get an invite email.We will send you your annual permit number after payment has cleared in the bank by email then you can fish.Hard permits can take upto a month..But once you know your permit number and payed go fishing{MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR PERMIT NUMBER WHEN FISHING OR YOU MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE}

3. When do I renew my Membership?

Membership renewals must be complete after the 16th march, Please don't leave your membership renewal until the last second. We don't allow any membership renewals after the 30th april. If you don't get your renewal in by the 30th april your place will go to someone on the waiting list . Extra charge will apply

4. Where do I put my permit?

Please put your permit in your car window if you don't want to be asked for it.

5. I'm on the Waiting List, how long will it take me to get in?

We won't know how many places are available until after the 30th April each year. We urge anyone who would like to join the Rampton fishing Club to get themselves on the Waiting List ASAP. We do have an average drop out rate. The club is still growing and membership numbers are increasing every year when we take on new waters. We do also take into account venue usage when calculating the membership limit each year.

6. Can Members take guests on club waters?

Members only fishing. Guests can walk around the waters sticking to public footpaths only. At no liability to the club.

7. Do I have to help with Work Parties?

No, but we do need help and have work parties

8. Where can I fish on a day ticket?

We do not offer a day ticket service, the only memberships we offer are annual memberships.

9. Can I get a key for the locked gate?

The club does not hand out a key to the gate to all members. At this moment the gates are locked to keep 4x4 bank wreckers out and keep the cows in and safe. Anybody found with a key will get an instant BAN.

10. Is it muddy?

Yes. When we have rain the river bank is muddy and sometimes flooded and the long lane from rampton village holds water. Drive with care and park on the hard standing and if you think you might get stuck please opt to walk. We are not a recovery service but you can try the number on the club information page however there is a £50 Call out fee.

11. What fish are in the lake?

Carp Pike and a few perch. No small fish. 10lb or above line only.

13. 12. Can I night fish?

Yes, night fishing is welcome. No fire or mess and no longer than one week on the same peg if it's busy.

13. Is there disability access available?

No sorry. The fishing is on the tidal river trent bank side with no platforms. And the tidal trent is fast flowing.

14. Why has the price gone up?

We're invest money into Rampton Fishing Club.We currently: need more stone on the banks, need to make more pegs, need to restock the ponds and expand our waters.

16. 15. Why do you no longer take cheques?

Due to our location and the fact there are limited banks in the area, making it harder and more incovenient to take the cheques in.