General Information.

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.

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.

Known Species.

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

Special Conditions

Day tickets must be bought prior to fishing from the regular outlets tickets are not sold on the banks.
Fishing is dawn to dusk no night fishing .
Dogs are not allowed.
No fishing from the bridges.
All fish to be returned dead or alive.
The national close season applies, no fishing between from 15th March to 15th June inclusive.

Location

Members should refer to their handbooks for details of access to the members only stretches of the water.

Parking

A purpose built anglers car park is situated through the gates by the A565 Water Lane bridge .