By participating in the Lake Challenge 5 (LC5) Fishing Competition, all entrants agree to adhere strictly to the rules & regulations as set forth by Smart Angling Group Ltd (SAG) and Anglian Water (AW). These rules & regulations are accessible prior to the competition and participants should take time to understand them and voice any inquiries or concerns. Violation of these rules & regulations may result in penalties, including but not limited to disqualification from the competition, at the discretion of SAG and AW.
Any Angler grants to SAG and any third parties appointed by SAG for the purpose of organising and/or managing the competition and any Sponsor(s), permission to use their name and likeness for the purpose of organising and/or managing the Competition, for announcing the winner of the Competition and for any related promotional purposes.
All fees for the LC5 competition are non-refundable under normal circumstances. However, there are exceptions in the rare event that the organisers must cancel or reschedule the competition due to unforeseen circumstances, such as extreme weather conditions. In such instances, the organisers will make every reasonable effort to inform participants as soon as the decision is made. Participants will then have the choice to either:
Receive a full refund of their entry fee, or
Transfer their entry fee towards participation in a future LC5 event.
Please note that the organisers cannot be held liable for any additional costs or losses incurred by participants due to event cancellation or rescheduling.
Please note that inability to attend the LC5 competition does not qualify as a valid reason for a refund. Once the competition fees have been paid, they are non-refundable except in the circumstances outlined in Rule 3.
Total respect must be shown to officials at all times. Participants must conduct themselves in a professional and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Any arguing, rude, or threatening behaviour towards officials, other participants, or spectators will not be tolerated and may result in immediate disqualification from the competition.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All competitors must be in possession of the relevant Environment Agency Rod License which may be checked at registration. Anyone not producing a rod licence upon request will be excluded from the competition and will forfeit all entry fees
The LC5 competition is a two-day fishing set to take place from the 25th and 26th on May and 31st of August and 1st of September
Before the competition begins, there will be a briefing for all teams of Capitan and kayak competitors, which will take place at the event headquarters.Important to note that every competitor must attend this briefing in person. Attendance will be checked and failure to attend will result in disqualification from the competition. For the safety of all involved, no competitor will be allowed to go on the water or use a boat without attending the safety briefing.
A comprehensive Risk Assessment document will be emailed to all competitors, outlines potential risks associated with the event, as well as measures in place to mitigate these risks. It also provides guidance on best practices for safety during the competition.
Please note that it is crucial for all participants to read and understand this Risk Assessment document. Familiarising yourself with its contents will help you to be aware of potential hazards, understand the necessary precautions, and ultimately contribute to a safer event for everyone involved.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The competition is subject to cancellation due to following weather conditions:
High Winds: If the wind speeds are forecasted to exceed 18mph, for the safety of all participants, the competition will be cancelled.
Foggy Conditions: Limited visibility can significantly increase the potential for accidents on the water. Therefore, if foggy conditions are forecasted or occur during the competition, the event will be cancelled.
In either case, the competition will be rescheduled to the next available weekend date. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritise your safety.
SAFETY DURING BOATS SET-UP
- Mandatory Life Jacket: Every participant on the jetty must wear a properly fitted and fastened life jacket.
- Exercise Caution: Participants are required to exercise caution and care while setting up their boats. Handle equipment with care to avoid injury or damage, and use proper lifting techniques when moving heavy objects.
- No Rushing: Avoid rushing, running or engaging in any activities that may endanger oneself or others. Take your time, safety is more important than speed.
- Keep the Area Clean: Keep the jetty area clean and free of any obstacles or hazards that could lead to accidents. Dispose of any waste in the bins provided.
- Follow Additional Instructions: Follow any additional safety instructions provided by the Rutland Rangers or event organisers. They are there to ensure everyone’s safety, so their instructions must be respected and followed.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE
The following procedures must be followed.
- Teams on boats exit the port individually and calmly, with no rush or fuss.
- Teams take their place in the designated starting zone as indicated by the organizers.
- Teams start together in one group upon a clear signal from the organizers.
- No Unauthorised Departures: For safety reasons, no team is allowed to leave the port without explicit permission from the event officials. Unauthorised departures can lead to disqualification.
- Obstacle Avoidance: Teams must navigate around obstacles and other boats with caution and consideration. Always maintain a safe distance from other boats and be alert to potential hazards.
Finish
- The finish time is always binding and corresponds to the competition program unless told differently by the main organizer.
Lake Challenge 5- General Information:
Fishing method:
Lure&Fly
Part One:
May 25th and 26th, 2025
Part Two:
August 31st and September 1st, 2025
Lake Challenge overall Scoring:
The winners of the overall Lake Challenge Series will have the highest score from the 2 biggest Pike, 3 biggest Zander, and 5 biggest Perch and these can be caught at ANY of the rounds.
An individual fish can only count one time per match day. A double catch (same fish) will only count one time!
Pike: minimum size: 50 cm
Zander: minimum size: 35 cm
Perch: minimum size: 25 cm
Scores Jungle app. Photos and backup photos.
- All participants in the Lake Challenge fishing competition must have the Scores Jungle application downloaded on their smartphone before the competition.
- The Scores Jungle app is available on Google Play or App Store.
- All pictures must be taken and uploaded using the Scores Jungle App only.
- All participants must photograph their caught fish with a measuring board clearly visible in the image. The graduation marks on the measuring board must be legible. Using wide measuring boards, with a minimum width of 20 CM is a MUST.
- The picture must be taken and sent within the time the competition is active.
- Back-up photos can be given max 1 hour after the competition day is over.
- Back-up pictures given later than 1 hour after the competition day ends, will expire and won’t count for the competition results! This applies only on the day that the fish was caught and the picture was taken.
- The fish should be photographed from its left side only, from the top tail with its lip against the top of the board, and fish belly down to the person taking the photograph.
- If the lip is not against the top of the board (plate), the fish will be ranked at least 1 cm shorter.
- Participants must hold their phone in a vertical (stand-up) position for the best results, and the Scores Jungle App provides a zoom and retake option.
- During the entirety of the competition, each fish caught may only be added to the competitor’s score once. If the same fish is caught more than once by a participant/team, only the first instance of that fish will count towards their total score. Subsequent catches of the same fish will be considered duplicates and thus discarded from the scoring.
- All fish caught must be photographed with an unhooking mat. All anglers are required to photograph any fish they catch while resting it on an unhooking mat. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the competition.
- During the entirety of the competition, each fish caught may only be added to the competitor’s score once. If the same fish is caught more than once by a participant/team, only the first instance of that fish will count towards their total score. Subsequent catches of the same fish will be considered duplicates and thus discarded from the scoring.
- All fish caught must be photographed with an unhooking mat. All anglers are required to photograph any fish they catch while resting it on an unhooking mat. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from the competition.
Fishing Rules
- All anglers must carry an unhooking mat and tools.
- The length of the fish needs to be rounded down (for example 51.3cm=51cm, 51.8cm=51cm)
- Fishing is on boats only. (Please keep 50m distance between boats and 100m from the bank anglers)
- Fishing is with artificial lures only. (“dead rod” , multi rigs, feathers, umbrella style rigs are not allowed)
- Ban for using spinners. Anyone caught using spinners will be disqualified from the whole Lake Challenge series
- Barbless hooks only
- Only one rod can be used per angler at any one time (you can have spare rods on the boat)
- Trolling is not allowed
- Electric motors outboards allowed
- No alcohol is allowed during competition or breaks
- No anchoring in the Water Tower area
- No fishing in nature reserves
- Any fish that is foul-hooked doesn’t count. Only fish hooked in the head area counts
- (line of gill cover sets “head area”)
- All competitors must be in possession of a valid Environment Agency rod license.
- The organizer cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury sustained whilst taking part in the event.
- Boat fishing can be dangerous and Organisers take no responsibility for matters of safety. Life jackets must be worn at all times.
- The Organisers will carry out checks during the competition. ANYONE BREAKING THE RULES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IMMEDIATELY.
- The organisers reserve the right the disqualify any individual, (from a single event or the whole series) if the participant has been known to break any of the Lake Challenge rules, or if found to be acting in an unsportsmanlike like manner’
TIE
In the event of a tie per day or in the general classification of the competition the team catching the longest fish will be declared the winner. If the result is still tied then the “fastest fish” rule applies and the team that landed the fish first will be declared the winner.
IMPORTANT!
The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any team (from a single event or the whole series) if the participants have broken any of the Lake Challenge rules or acted in an unsportsmanlike manner.