Platts Lodge
Accrington
About This Water
This is the Association's latest water of 2009, and whilst situated close to Accrington centre it offers easy foot access to reasonably stocked, well pegged water.
Fish Breeds and Weights
| Species | Weight | Record Catch |
Method
Usual variety of baits can be used on only one line. Ground bait kept to a minimum, NO NIGHT FISHING or BIVVIES ALLOWED.
The water is fairly shallow, 3 feet, and FISHING is only PERMITTED on 3 SIDES of the water; marked in YELLOW. Whilst there are Association locks on gates either end of the Bulrushes, a NO FISHING AREA, access can be gained through them to pegs on the other side.
This is a CCTV protected area, but is you do see any misconducts report them by telephoning the number printed on the signs.
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 where marked "E" on the water map. Apologies for this map it is a little out of date for this area has been subjected to a fair amount of redevelopment. Cars can only be parked where there are spaces on the roadside, or where you can obtain permission to park.
Post Code: BB5 0PF
Gate Access Codes
Members Only (Authenticate)
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