About
Originally Accrington and District Angler Association, the LFFA was established in the early part of the 20th century around 1909.
It has maintained a strong presence on the rivers in the North West promoting conservation, river improvement and affordable fishing.
Over the years, the club has had a considerable influence on those responsible for our rivers from the days of the Lancashire River Board, the Ribble Fisheries Association and Lune and Wyre Fisheries Board to the current Environment Agency. We will continue to work and lobby to offset the general decline of migratory species entering Hodder and Lune systems.
We own several substantial beats on the Lune and Hodder together with leases on prime water on Ribble and Hodder and promote fly fishing as the primary fishing method, although we allow spinning in certain conditions on some of our waters.
We are a club owned by its members and are committed to improving habitats, access and fishing on our waters. Joining the LFFA will give you an opportunity of fishing some wonderful water; you will become part of a progressive club with a strong sporting ethos whether you enjoy fishing for native Brown Trout and Grayling or Salmon and Sea Trout.
Membership
Membership to the club is currently restricted to 118 members. Maintaining this level of membership, ensures all our waters are very lightly fished, helping to preserve the habitat and fisheries.
Lancashire Fly currently has a few vacancies for new members. Annual subscriptions are based on pro rata calendar year.
Taster Day
If you are an experienced fly fisher and are looking to join our club we can arrange for a taster session on one of our waters.
If you are interested in Lancashire Fly Fishing Association and a taster day please contact our Chairman Vincent Edmondson or the Secretary John Shorrock by email.
Membership Applications
Membership applications are welcomed, upon receipt of which you will be contacted by the Club Secretary. This will enable you to ask any questions and to receive more details of the club and its objectives.
Members of the club may take under supervision a Junior (11-16 yrs.) with them who may fish for free in line with club rules and EA regulations.
The application form gives details of current costs for entry and annual subscription.
LFFA-Application-Form-2024-word (Attach to Email)
LFFA-Application-Form-2024-pdf (Print and Post)
Please make cheques payable to Accrington Anglers (Holdings) Ltd
The Principle Committee Officers are :
President W F Williams
Chairman
V Edmondson
Baytrees Farm
104 Mellor Brow
Mellor Brook
BB2 7PN
Tel: 01254 813101
M: 07703 395729
Email:vincentedmomdson1@gmail.com
Secretary
W F Gaskell
67 Chatburn Road
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 2AW
M: 07590288898
Email:lffa@btinternet.com
Treasurer
Ian Leaver