Rules & Regulations

1. The Federation shall be known as the ‘Northumbrian Anglers Federation’.

2. The Duke of Northumberland shall be Patron of the Federation which shall be a supporter and honorary position only with no management responsibility.

3. The objectives of the Federation are as follows:
a. To lease or acquire fishing rights on any waters in Northumberland and vicinity;
b. The preservation within waters under their jurisdiction, of game fish in all their stages and their protection against poaching, illegal possession and sale;
c. The carrying out of all such matters and things from time to time as shall be considered in the best interests of the art of game fish angling.

4. The business of the Federation shall be conducted by a Board of Management, who shall be its Trustees, consisting of such persons who are from time to time appointed by the Board of Management. The Board of Management may also in their discretion from time to time elect persons from amongst their number to be Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and/or Treasurer of the Federation.

5. The right to fish Federation water shall be acquired by purchasing a current Federation permit and shall be subject to rules and regulations laid down by the Board from time to time.

6. The Board shall cause true accounts to be kept of all monies received or paid on account of the Federation.

7. Permit holders may submit proposals concerning the fishing on Federation waters to the Trustees. Such proposals shall be addressed in writing to the Secretary.

8. All matter of detail or dispute, in any way arising, shall be left to the Trustees’ for settlement, and Trustees’ decision is final.