Haslingden and District Fly fishing Club was founded in 1966 by several locals from the Rossendale area. Harold Howarth, Stephen Crossfields, Joe Belshaw, Frank Horrocks, Richard Tedstone and Alan Tweedale to mention but a few. Originally a natural Brown Trout Fishery and basically a gentleman's club with limited members, however, following notification from North West Water in 1982 that there would be a significant increase in lease charges the club could no longer continue in it's current format. A new committee was established  and decisions were made to stock the reservoir with farmed fish for sport and increase its membership which in turn established the foundations of the success that the Club is today, "Haslingden and District Fly Fishing club". With a capped capacity of 200 members, the club has grown significantly and takes  pride in what has been acheived. There are Hard fighting rainbow's and natural Brown's ranging from 1.5lbs to over 5 lbs .The stocking policy is paramount and is aimed at  maintaining sufficient fish levels throughout the year with regular stocking . The local surroundings provide natural food for the fish. There is an abundance of waterborn and airbourne insects which make Ogden the perfect place for dry fly fishing. Especially between the warmer months of May to September.