The River Crossens
The River Crossens or the Sluice as it known locally is the longest and deepest drain of the Association waters which was originally dug in 17th century to drain the waters of the vast Marton Mere.
The Sluice has a day ticket section with facilities for disabled anglers and with wheelchair access which is situated off the A565 Water Lane.
The day tickets must be bought prior to fishing from the regular outlets no day tickets are sold on the banks. The waters holds bream which nets of up to 30lbs are caught, specimen tench to 8lbs plus and pike up to 22lbs. And mixed bags of roach and perch.
Association member Brian Woods set a record catch 98lb 8oz of bream during the 2006 Centenary Match
Brian Woods massive catch
Association members have access to the full length of the River Crossens starting near the pumping station at Banks stretching to Mere Brow on this section there is the members only match length which features the new banking made with help from the EA and the Association which offers comfortable pegs and peaceful surroundings.
