Ribble Catchment Conservation TrustThe Ribble Catchment Conservation Trust is a local environment habitat group set up to helpthe rivers and streams of the Ribble Catchment to recover their former condition andprovide self sustaining fish stocks once more. The Ribble Catchment coves more than half of the AONB.

Along with carrying out a series of projects to improve rivers and brooks for fish life, RibbleValley Catchment Conservation Trust also run an Angling Passport Scheme which opens upnew waters brining the joy of river fishing to more people. The scheme uses token paymentsand so is ideal for day visitors looking for somewhere new to fish.

For more information visit www.ribbletrust.org.uk or phone Jack Spees, the Trust Directoron 01200 444452.

Lune Habitat GroupThe Lune Habitat Group is an unincorporated, environmental body consisting of volunteersdedicated to the protection and improvement of the Lune Catchment. The Wenning is animportant and beautiful tributary of the Lune supporting stocks of brown trout, salmon andsea trout. Over the past few years the Group has spent over £30,000 creating riverinehabitat zones at Riverside Caravan Park near Bentham, at Staggarth and betweenGreystonegill Bridge and the confluence with Keasden Beck (part-funded by the Forest ofBowland Sustainable Development Fund). These habitat zones help the river’s fish stocksby reducing pollution and by increasing available food and shelter.

For further information, contact the secretary of the Lune Habitat Group.Sarah Littlefield, on 01524 222174

FISHING INBOWLAND A diverse range of fishing localities in and around theForest of Bowland AONB

Bank House Fly Fishery21/2 acre water designed with fly-fishing and wildlife inmind. 12 small islands are scattered over the water giving the fishery a network of swims and pools; rich inboth aquatic and terrestrial insect life. Fishing lodge withtackle hire and tuition available and with big rainbow,blue, brown and tiger trouts on the prowl you neverknow what you might catch.

Low Mill, Caton, Nr Lancaster LA2 9HX

web: www.stocksreservoir.comtel: 01524 770412

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Barnsfold WaterBarnsfold Water Trout Fishery is situated in the shadowof Beacon Fell Country Park and is approximately 6 milesfrom junction 32 on the M6. Two lakes – Barns andBeacon – each about 11 acres, offer excellent bank fishing. Facilities include boat hire, toilets, tackle shop and hire. Casting tuition is available.

Barns Lane, Goosnargh PR3 2NJ

web: www.barnsfoldwaters.co.uktel: 01995 61583email: jfcasson@hotmail.com

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Cleveley Mere Fishing Lodges

The “Sports Facility of the Year 2005”, a beautiful 23-acrelake surrounded by fields and woodland set in a privatenature reserve in the Wyre valley. Offering rainbow andtrout fly-fishing from boat or bank. Day ticketsavailable. 3 self-catering lodges, sleeping up to6, are available for weekly or short break hire.

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Cleveley Bank Lane, Forton PR3 1BY

web: www.cleveleymere.comtel: 01524 793644email: bookings@cleveleymere.com

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Dales AnglersAngling supplies for fly fishing and coarse, includingweights, hooks, nets, lines, reels and general accessories.Mepps, flying C’s and flies made in-shop to your specifications. Weekly permits are available for the RiverWenning. Helpful staff with local knowledge. Call in atthe back of Slipped Disc record shop to see us!

1 Grove Cottage, 44A Main Street,Bentham LA2 7HN

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Forrest HillsThe spring fed fly-fishing lake extends to 4 acres and is regularly stocked with top quality rainbow trout from 2lbsto 5lbs. The idyllic surroundings and mixture ofdeep basins and shallow margins provide a richabundance of fly life, giving ample imitationopportunities for the true fisherman.

Hazelrigg Lane, Ellel, Lancaster LA2 0PL

web: www.forresthills.co.uktel: 01524 752566 or 07941 473469email: colin@forresthills.co.uk

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Inn at WhitewellThe Inn at Whitewell sits high on the banks of the RiverHodder, a beautiful 17th century coaching Inn with 23bedrooms (plenty with four posters) and wonderful peatfires. Recognised by the AA as a 5-star Inn and by theGood food Guide for its excellent foods. Guests can fish the five miles of the Hodder for trout, sea trout and salmon.

Whitewell, Near Clitheroe BB7 3AT

web: www.innatwhitewell.comtel: 01200 448222email: reception@innatwhitewell.com

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Slaidburn (King –Wilkinson) Estate

Fishing is available on a 21/2 mile stretch on the RiverHodder at Slaidburn on specified banks betweenHammerton Hall and Great Dunnow. Full details areavailable at the Central Stores in Slaidburn – openingtimes Mon-Fri 8.00 to 17.30, Sat 8.30 to 17.00, Sun 9.00to 12.00. Daily, weekly or seasonal tickets.

Central Stores and Post Office,Slaidburn BB7 3ER

tel: 01200 446268

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Red Pump InnThis traditional country Inn in the Bowland countrysideoffers excellent local produce in the restaurant, superbales in the bar ; three beautifully appointed 4-star guestrooms and exclusive fishing on the River Hodder(grayling, trout and salmon) for residents.

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Clitheroe Road, Bashall Eaves BB7 3DA

web: www.theredpumpinn.co.uktel: 01254 826227

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Riverside Caravan ParkRiverside Caravan Park is a secluded park on the banksof the River Wenning, set in a delightful part of the countryside. Daily, weekly and seasonal permits for theprivate stretch on the River Weening are available fromreception. We also have two self-catering holiday cottages.

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High Bentham, Lancaster LA2 7FJ

web: www.riversidecaravanpark.co.uktel: 01524 261272 or 07711 587 428 or

015242 62835email: info@riversidecaravanpark.co.uk

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Stocks ReservoirThe largest fly fishery in the North West and lying withinthe AONB, Stocks has a wild, unspoiled quality. 25 boatsfitted with petrol outboards. Tuition and guiding available.Lodge open from 8am until dusk, with a member of theteam on duty to offer help and advice. Well-stockedtackle shop and café.

Catlow Road, Slaidburn BB7 3AQ

web: www.stocksreservoir.comtel: 01200 446602

Wyresdale ParkBoat and jetty fishing on a mature 16-acre lake estab-lished in the 1980s on the privately owned WyresdalePark estate. Annual stocking of rainbow trout and thereis a programme to introduce brown trout. Applicationsfor seasonal rods and guest days. Introductory days andtuition available.

Snowhill Lane, Scorton PR3 1BA

tel: 01524 791874

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Wyreside LakesA beautiful award-winning haven of fishing lakes andnature trails covering 120 acres. A mixture of carp, pikeand coarse fishing, offering a variety of species and size –a challenge to both the professional and novice angler.All combined with a 4-star rated caravan and campingsite makes it a number one fishing and holiday venue.

Sunnyside Farmhouse, Bay Horse,Lancaster LA2 9DG

web: www.wyresidelakes.co.uktel: 01524 792093email: Wyreside2003@yahoo.co.uk

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Forest of Bowland AONB,The Stables, 4 Root Hill Estate Yard,Whitewell Road,Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire, BB7 3AY

Tel / Fax: 01200 448000 email: bowland@lancashire.gov.uk www.forestofbowland.com

All those enjoying the Forest of Bowland AONB are asked to follow the CountrysideCode, at www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk, and adhere to signs, particularly at sensitivetimes such as the lambing and bird nesting season during spring and summer.

For accommodation and places to go, visit our official website at www.forestofbowland.comwhere you can find our visitor guide, search for accommodation and events in thearea, browse our local products directory and well as downloading lots of walks inthe area. Alternatively contact one of our local Tourist Information Centres on thenumbers listed below.

Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Country Park. Tel: 01995 640557

Barnoldswick TIC,The Council Shop, Fernlea Avenue, Barnoldswick. Tel: 01282 666704

Bentham TIC/TIP,Town Hall, Station Road. Tel: 015242 62549

Clitheroe TIC, Ribble Valley BC Offices, Church Walk. Tel: 01200 425566

Visit Garstang, Unit 1 Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang. Tel: 01995 602125

Kirkby Lonsdale TIC, 24 Main Street. Tel: 015242 71437

Lancaster TIC,The Storey, Meeting House Lane. Tel: 01524 582 394

Discover Pendle Centre, Boundary Mill Stores, Colne. Tel: 01282 856186

Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowford. Tel: 01282 661701

Preston TIC,The Guild Hall. Tel: 01772 253731

Settle TIC,Town Hall, Settle. Tel: 01729 825192

Lancashire & Blackpool Tourist Board. Tel: 01257 226600 www.visitlancashire.com

Yorkshire Tourist Board. Tel: 0844 888 5125 www.yorkshire.com

Lancashire County Council acts as the lead authority for the Forest of Bowland AONB AdvisoryCommittee a partnership comprising: Lancashire County Council, North Yorkshire CountyCouncil, Craven District Council, Lancaster City Council, Pendle Borough Council, Preston CityCouncil, Ribble Valley Borough Council,Wyre Borough Council, Lancashire Association of Parishand Town Councils,Yorkshire Local Councils Association, NWDA, DEFRA, Natural England,United Utilities plc, Environment Agency, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB),Forest of Bowland Landowning and Farmers Advisory Group and the Ramblers Association.

Ordnance Survey Map Explorer OL41, Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale

Front cover photograph © Graham Cooper, www.forestofbowlandimages.com. Other photographs: © Graham Cooper,www.forestofbowlandimages.com, © Charlie Hedley/Natural England, and those supplied by businesses included in thisleaflet. 3rd edition, March 2011.

Leaflet available in large text format on request. Due to OSlegislation the map is not available in larger format.

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This leaflet provides details and a location map of places to fish in and around the Forest ofBowland AONB. The Forest of Bowland is blessed with four of the most scenic andunspoiled rivers in the country, the Ribble, Hodder,Wyre and Lune. All are mainly game fishorientated with salmon, sea trout and brown trout being the staple but with a growingpopularity for grayling fishing, particularly on the upper Hodder.

For the still water angler Stocks Reservoir is the largest and perhaps the most dramatic oflocations being at the headwaters of the Hodder. Rainbows, blues, browns and theoccasional wild brownie are on offer, but the smaller venues should not be ignored as theyall have their own character and many also offer accommodation. With such a diverserange of fishing and accommodation available, why not turn your fishing trip in to a holiday.

Access for AllSome of the fishing venues can offer access for all in the form of a Tramper – an all-terrainelectric wheelchair facility for access to bank side angling. This might be useful for those whomay have difficulty negotiating uneven footpaths. Please ask about this when making enquiries.

A directory of other places to fish in the area is also available on theEnvironment Agency Website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk

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