About Carlisle Angling Association

Carlisle Angling Association had it’s birth at a meeting held in the Royal Hotel on Friday, 17th December 1852 when it was resolved “That an Association be formed for the better protection of the River Eden and it’s tributaries with a view to the preservation and increase of the fish therein and for the improvement of angling in the District.” Those attending the meeting were men of some means, owners of small businesses, professional men and shopkeepers. In those days the working men were too poor to pursue angling as a sport.

Carlisle Angling Association at Work

The Association endeavours to maintain all waters under their control to a high standard. Each year club members are invited to volunteer to help with bank clearance to aid access to the water. There are also weed cutting parties in the summer when levels permit and over the years we have carried out extensive work on the riverbanks to prevent bank erosion. Members willing to contribute to our efforts should contact us.