At their December 2023 meeting, Gilberdyke Parish Council agreed new rules for the issue of fishing permits and new conditions for fishing at Jubilee Pond, Gilberdyke.
The purpose of the new rules and conditions is to ensure the long term future of fishing at Jubilee Pond by managing the number of permit holders, supporting those learning the sport and delivering continued improvements to the site.
The main change is the introduction of annual renewal for permits. This will help the Parish Council to understand the numbers fishing at Jubilee Pond and ensure compliance with data protection principles.
The other significant change is that those who do not live in Gilberdyke parish will now be charged a fee for their permit. All income generated by these fees will be exclusively used to improve facilities at Jubilee Pond.
What licenses and permits do I need?
If you are aged 16 years or older, you must have a valid Rod Fishing Licence and a Jubilee Pond Fishing Permit.
If you are a child aged between 13 and 16, you must have a valid Junior Licence but you do not need a Jubilee Pond Fishing Permit.
If you are a child aged 12 and under you do not need a licence or a permit, but you must be supervised by a person aged over 18 who must have a valid Rod Fishing Licence and a Jubilee Pond Fishing Permit, and they will be responsible for observing the rules for fishing outlined below.
How do I get a Rod Fishing Licence or Junior Licence?
You can only buy a Rod Fishing Licence from GOV.uk
Licences for children aged between 13 and 16 are free. You’ll still need to get a junior licence.
How do I get a Jubilee Pond Fishing Permit?
The easiest way to apply is using our online form.
A paper application form can be posted to you upon request. All Jubilee Pond Fishing Permits last for 12 months (from 1 April to 31 March) and are not valid unless authorised by the Clerk to Gilberdyke Parish Council.
I currently have a permit, when will it expire?
All current permits will expire on 31 March 2024.
I live in Gilberdyke parish, can I get a permit?
Subject to the age qualifications outlined above, any resident of Gilberdyke parish can obtain a Jubilee Pond Fishing Permit. Remember that you also need a Rod Fishing Licence or Junior Licence to fish.
Jubilee Pond Fishing Permits are free for residents of Gilberdyke parish. Your residency status will be checked by reference to the electoral register. If you are a resident of Gilberdyke parish but are not on the electoral register then you must submit an alternative proof of residency along with your application. A parent, carer or guardian of applicants under 18 can use their own details for verification.
I live outside Gilberdyke parish, can I get a permit?
Every year (from 1 April to 31 March), 50 Jubilee Pond Fishing Permits are available to non-residents on a first-come-first-served basis. A fee of £25 will be charged for all non-resident permits, with all income going directly back into improving the site. There is an appeals process for those non-residents denied a permit, with all appeals to be heard by the full Parish Council.
