Platts Lodge
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
