Welcome to the home of Abbey Cross Angling Society Ltd. Established in 1946 the Society offers a variety of quality waters to whet the appetite of any angler, be they pleasure, match or specimen. A variety of venues on rivers, lakes and canal to cover all fishing needs. The website is designed to offer information to its members only, and members can direct any enquiries through the website.
Important Notices
Green Lanes and Coopers
Please note that with immediate effect Coopers lake and the right hand pit at Nazeing are closed due to spawning. The car park lake at Nazeing remains open for now but is likely to close shortly. The lakes will re-open on 6th June.
Nazeing New Road Bridge
Nazeing New Road bridge is being replaced and will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians from 6th June until the end of November 2022. Access to Coopers and Green Lanes from Broxbourne direction during this period will not be possible.
Work Parties - Green Lane fishery
Please note that work parties will be taking place at Green Lanes on the following dates:
Saturday 11th June
Sunday 12th June
The lakes will remain open but some areas/banks will be closed and noise will be made! Members are invited to attend the work party.
Hunters Hall
Hunters Hall will be closed on 7th June between 1.30pm and 5pm for general maintenance work.
River Ivel
Please note that night fishing is not permitted on any stretches of the River Ivel.
Koi Herpes - please read
The club is aware of unconfirmed reports of Koi herpes being present at a lake in the Lea Valley. Please ensure all nets, weigh slings and unhooking mats are completely dry where they have been used on other waters to prevent the spread of any infection.
Box End Farm
When fishing at Box End the wooden five bar gate you have to go through to approach the river has a combination padlock. The code is 1886 - this is not an ACAS padlock. Please drive on the long grass and try to avoid the running track.
