Our Waters and Fisheries
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Butts Mill, Great Harwood
A pleasant, enclosed, little water some 4000 square metres, situated at Upper Great Harwood. It is set amongst trees, and the area is surrounded by private houses.
Species: Carp, Crucian Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Eel.
Method: Mainly float with bread, maggot, worm or corn. Ledger with boillie
Getting Here
Butts Mill is accessible by road, leading up from Great Harwood town centre, up Delph Road, 2nd exit on mini-roundabout, up Belmont Road. There is secure car parking some 300M on left.
Post Code: BB6 7HL
Grid Reference: SD72977 32301
Clarendon Street, Accrington
This pleasant little water is a totally enclosed oasis within a built up area off Plantation Street, Accrington.
Species: Bream, Roach, Perch, Eel
Method: Float with maggot or caster. Ledger with worm or corn
Getting Here
Clarendon is accessed by using either of the two rough passages off Clarendon Street, or continuing on to the cobbles at the end of Plantation Street, and turn left back down a rough track. These lead to the water which is shielded by trees and bushes on two sides. Palisade fencing protects the corner entrance, which is also the gateway to the protected car park.
Post Code: BB5 6TA
Grid Reference: SD76823 28672
Kearns Allens, Baxenden
These two waters are very popular with both Silver fish and Carp anglers alike. They are quite secluded with some pegs situated on open grass banking, and others under trees. Whilst the Upper lodge is fishable only from three sides, the Lower one can be fished all the way around.
Species: Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Gudgeon, Eel.
Method: Float with maggot or caster, Ledger with worm or corn
Getting Here
Access is from the A680. Leaving Hollands Pies on the left going towards Accrington, take the next street on the left named Alliance Street. Turn left at the bottom, and at the end follow the rough track for about 300 yards. As you approach a sharp right handed bend the Car Park is in front. DO NOT PARK IN THE LANE.
DO NOT GO BETWEEN THE STONE GATE-POSTS TO PARK.
Post Code: BB5 2RR
Grid Reference: SD77553 25841
Rishton Reservoirs
Rishton Reservoirs consists of two totally different waters, which are joined together by an outlet pipe that goes under the railway embankment separating the two waters.
Big Rishton: the bigger of the two waters is a large expanse of water open to the elements, which obviously governs the method of angling. It may be fished from three sides, but the longest side consists of large sloping stones typical of a reservoirs construction. The water is also used by Rishton Sailing Club, and the area in front of the Clubhouse cannot be fished.
Little Rishton: the more sheltered of the two, is unfortunately liable to low water level, and sometimes can be nearly dry. This is caused by the Water Authorities draining water from Big Rishton. Pegs have been built on the entrance side. No fishing is allowed from the field.
Species: Carp, Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch, Eels.
Method: Mainly float with bread, maggot, worm or corn. Ledger with boillie, worm, or meat
Getting Here
For Big Rishton travel along the A678, from Rishton, towards Blackburn. When the houses on the right finish take the right turn down Cut Lane, lockable car park 500 yards on left.
Little Rishton is on the right 300 yards past the Cut Lane turning. Park on the roadside.
Post Code: BB1 4BQ
Grid Reference: SD71495 30044 (Big) and SD71441 29596 (Little)
River Calder, Whalley
The River Calder, Whalley, is probably the Association’s best river water. It can be pleasantly tranquil during the summer months, yet fiercely competitive when angling through the wintertime. It makes not a scrap of difference when it is fished, for the rewards are always pleasing with the water offering such a variety of fish from the beautiful Grayling to the ferocious Barbel. Other species are Roach, Dace, Chub, Carp, Bream and Trout. As well as the Abbey Stretch, we have the Billington Stretch (opp. Abbey), Factory length, By-Pass length, Whittams Farm (Shared with Mid Ribble Fisheries) , Workhouse Farm, Altham Bridge, and Dunkirk Farm (caravan site) at Read.
Species: Barbel, Bream, Chub, Dace, Grayling, Gudgeon, Perch, Roach, Pike, B/Trout, R/Trout, Eel.
Abbey Stretch
Sensible Parking in the Abbey courtyard Access by walking from the courtyard down “the Long Walk”, first peg on the left immediately prior to H&BAA sign on locked gate, access to 2nd Peg “Jetty Peg” through club gate and along the path and down steps at the end..
Post Code: BB7 9SS
Billington Stretch
The Billington Stretch is the opposite bank to the Abbey Stretch with fishing allowed downstream to the Viaduct. Access is made by going just past the old Judge Walmsley, on Whalley Road, and turning right down Longworth Road to the Viaduct; vehicles cannot go any further. One has then to use the farm track that runs underneath the viaduct, walking upstream along the edge of the meadow. Fishing is allowed from the Viaduct, upstream to the boundary edges of the houses, but NOT in front.
If you choose to access this stretch via the viaduct entrance please beware of livestock that maybe in the area. Please also take care of he unstable banking.
Post Code: BB7 9RW
Grid references for both stretches (opposite banks) – Fish in between these: SD73283 35907 and SD72984 36015
Factory Length– Whalley
The Factory Length (opposite Harrisons Engineering) runs from the Whalley Railway Viaduct (upper Limit) and runs down the right-hand bank down to the A59 Bypass Bridge (lower Limit).
The stretch can be accessed.
Access is gained through a padlocked gate on the right-hand side of the path just before the footbridge next to the viaduct.
The stretch can be accessed from Broad Lane or by driving past the Abbey down Ridding lane.
Parking is limited – there is space for one car before the viaduct on the right between to gates and in front of the gate the other side of the viaduct marked H&BAA Private Fishing
Do not park in such a manner to block paths or the roadway.
Factory Length– Whalley
The Factory Length (opposite Harrisons Engineering) runs from the Whalley Railway Viaduct (upper Limit) and runs down the right-hand bank down to the A59 Bypass Bridge (lower Limit).
The stretch can be accessed.
Access is gained through a padlocked gate on the right-hand side of the path just before the footbridge next to the viaduct.
The stretch can be accessed from Broad Lane or by driving past the Abbey down Ridding lane.
Parking is limited – there is space for one car before the viaduct on the right between to gates and in front of the gate the other side of the viaduct marked H&BAA Private Fishing
Do not park in such a manner to block paths or the roadway.
Bypass Stretch
The Bypass stretch follows immediately from the Factory Length and is accessed by following the track to the left of the cottage at the junction of Broad Lane and Ridding Lane.
Park under the By-pass making sure not to restrict access to the lane for the Sewerage Works, Farm and Kennel Vehicles.
Upper Limit – Bypass Bridge – Lower Limit adjacent to the sewerage Works gates before the RHD bend.
Whittams Farm
Whittams Farm Stretch – shared with Mid-Ribble Fisheries
Whittams Farm Stretch is opposite the By-pass stretch and is accessed from the A59, with parking on the By-pass layby. A rough path towards the start of the lay-by leads down to a gate (which has to climbed over).
The stretch upper limit is half way upstream towards the factory, the lower limit is half way round the bend opposite the sewerage farm, both limits should be indicated by limit markers.
Factory length to By-Pass: SD72777 36128 to SD72423 36365
Workhouse Farm– (Altham Stretch)
Travel from Clayton le Moors along the A678 through Altham towards Padiham. Access to the river is at Altham Bridge (Lower Limit 53.793266, – 2.344150)), where there is a signed small parking area.
The Upper Limit (53.79558, – 2.33328) is the weir above the A59 road bridge, parking is available on the A59 lay-by.
Please note access to most of mid area of this stretch is limited by private land and some areas of inaccessible banking.
Dunkirk Ponds, Read
These ponds, which were acquired in 2009, are part of the Dunkirk Farm stretch of the River Calder. Whilst situated in a lush area of woodland containing many types of wildlife, including deer, they offer excellent fishing with a good mixture of species.
Species: Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Perch, Eels, Rudd.
Method: Various baits, but very limited ground bait.
No. 1 is on the right and gained by walking up the cart track. This is the largest pond containing a good variety of fish. As with most ponds, level is dependent on the amount of rain that has fallen, and so depth varies between 2 feet and 6 feet.
No 2: Smaller than the main water, and very shallow. The Association needs to carry out work on this water, and at the moment is not fishable. Updates on this water will follow.
No 3: This small water is expected to become a stocking pond, and fishing is NOT ALLOWED.
Post Code: BB12 7RR
Grid Reference: SD76123 33856
Getting Here
The waters are gained by travelling along the A680 from Accrington to Clitheroe. Go through Clayton le Moors and Great Harwood, over the River Calder Bridge, and up to the traffic lights. Turn right onto the A671, Burnley Road, and travel for approximately 1.25 miles. Take the right turn down to Bridgeheywood Caravan Park. (This turning is by a bungalow with a large fence/hedge). Follow down to the car parking area. Vehicles must be parked in this area, and access is on foot through the small gate/stile only. The big gate must never be opened, and if found unlocked for Farmer access we are NOT ALLOWED to take vehicles through it. Fishing is only allowed from Dawn to Dusk with one rod only. Ground bait can only be used in small amounts, and bivvies are NOT ALLOWED.
Platts Lodge, Accrington
2015 and this is the Association’s second attempt at this water. Situated close to Accrington centre it offers easy foot access to reasonably stocked, well pegged water. Platts is located behind the Hyndburn Council Offices, Scaitcliffe House, Ormerod Street. The area has been subjected to a fair amount of redevelopment. Cars can be parked in the marked spaces in the vicinity of the gate marked “G” on the map. There is an Association lock on the gate.
Species: Carp, Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd.
Method: Usual variety of baits can be used, but ground bait MUST be kept to a minimum. 2 rods and night fishing allowed, BUT NO BIVVIES.
Getting Here
Platts is located behind the Hyndburn Council Offices, Scaitcliffe House, Ormerod Street. BB5 0PF. It can be reach from the Police Station by travelling along Nuttall Street onto Mount Street, and turning right up Victoria Street. The water is within the right surrounds of these two streets with access along pathways. As previously stated cars may be parked in the designated areas near to the gate.
The water is fairly shallow, 3 feet, and FISHING is only PERMITTED on 1 SIDE of the water; marked in GREEN.
This is a CCTV protected area, but is you do see any misconducts report them by telephoning the number printed on the signs.
Post Code: BB5 0PF
Grid Reference: SD75834 28154
