View of Heapey No2 Reservoir from Dam end

Wigan & DAA is a long-established angling association based in Wigan, in the North West of England. It is comprised of smaller fishing clubs but also welcomes individual anglers as members, total membership currently standing at well over 2,000.

The Association controls fishing on waters in Greater Manchester and Lancashire, including stretches of the Rivers Ribble, Wyre and Douglas, about 25 miles of fishing on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the Rufford Canal,up to Br 7 only. Southport control the next 7 bridges .  We also have fishing on 16 lakes, reservoirs and ponds.

Membership is open and yearly permits are available from shops listed on our Card Suppliers page.  Unlike some Angling Associations we do not charge an joining fee.The current year's fees (for year ending 31st December 2010) are as follows - and are now in shops

We also have a section called S.I.D.A (Severely Invalid Disabled Anglers) For info on this section you should contact Terry Hodgckinson. You will find him on our contact tab.