Welcome to the Game Fishing section of the Prince Albert website. The society's range of game fishing waters, varies from still waters, tributaries, to full flowing majestic rivers, affording the game angler excellent sport for a variety of game fish species, details of which, can be found in the water's guide issued to our members, along with clearly detailed reference maps outlining access, boundaries, species likely to be encountered etc, a gate key may be required for access and parking.
The society's waters are extensive, and offer you game fishing of unrivalled quality for a minimal subscription, set in some spectacular scenery, it's a delight just to be there.
We undertake stocking of certain waters on a regular monthly basis, from March through to September, with the input of rainbow, and brown trout, and an abundance of small fry for on growing, It is permissible to take fish from certain waters for the table, but please seek reference to the water's guide, your membership card, and importantly, any information that may be displayed on the water before doing so, observing bag limits and rules.
Access onto our waters is usually very good, and regular working parties endeavour to keep access points open, but for the less able bodied, we recommend reading the water's guide before your intended visit.
As separate byelaws apply in each of the regions of the Environment Agency, fishing dates can vary considerably, both for species, and the area fished, the type of fishing method also varies, fly, worming, spinning etc, we cannot list all the information here, and you would be well advised to contact the Environment Agency, responsible for the area you wish to visit, phone numbers can be found on the reverse of your rod licence.
Please be advised that under no circumstance, should a member take non-members onto any part of society waters, without the prior consent of the committee, or club official. Your safety is of paramount importance, and for those of you fishing the fly, we strongly recommend the wearing of eye protection, and some sort of life support aid, especially on our rivers.
The Prince Albert Angling Society is respectful to all forms of animal life, and the countryside environment, please ensure you continue to uphold that respect, by taking litter home, leaving no nylon line, and little if any trace that you have been there.
Please remember, it is an offence, to be found in possession of rod caught salmon dead or alive prior to, and including the 16th day of June in any year, any salmon caught should be released unharmed immediately, also please be advised that you are required to carry your society membership card correctly filled in, and a current environment agency rod licence applicable to the species fished for, whilst on any of our society waters. The environment agency is actively pursuing those that do not hold a current licence, and fines are being imposed.
Please report any poaching, pollution, fish in distress to the environment agency, or society secretary.
May I also take this opportunity to inform you, that we hold fly tying lessons at the Liberal club Macclesfield, you are more than welcome, see your HLS newsletter. We wish you success, and peaceful enjoyment, and hope that we meet you by the bank side, if you have any comment in relation to the game section, we hold open meetings bi monthly, please refer to your membership card.