Attenborough / Cranfleet (downstream of Cranfleet Lock) — Long Eaton Victoria Angling Society (LEVAS)

River Trent

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BW Car Park at Cranfleet Lock — key from Chandlery at Sawley Marina or online from British Waterways. Sometimes locked. Access also via Meadow Lane to end, then right turn signed Cranfleet Lock.

From

Downstream of Cranfleet Lock — continuation of LEVAS Long Eaton stretch

Extended downstream boundary (Bob Roberts Maps 26 & 27 update July 2020)

Attenborough / Cranfleet (downstream of Cranfleet Lock) — Long Eaton Victoria Angling Society (LEVAS) is a stretch on the River Trent, from Downstream of Cranfleet Lock — continuation of LEVAS Long Eaton stretch to Extended downstream boundary (Bob Roberts Maps 26 & 27 update July 2020), controlled by Long Eaton Victoria Angling Society (LEVAS). Access is by club membership only, with no day tickets available. Species include Barbel, Chub, Carp, Bream, Roach, Dace.

Permits

Season Ticket £

LEVAS 2026-27 (1 May 2026–30 Apr 2027): Adult (over 16 on 1 May): £35 | No concessions. Junior (12–15 on 1 May): £10. Under 12: FREE (must be accompanied by adult). Temporary (canal day permit — Erewash and Cranfleet): £3/day. Gate Key (Grange Pond): £6 from Membership Secretary (post only) or Bridge Tackle Long Eaton (cash only). Lost book replacement: £2 adult / £1 all others. Cheques payable to "LONG EATON VICTORIA A S". Payment account: 60-13-23 53419081. Membership Secretary: Mr M Lager, 33 Roosevelt Avenue, Long Eaton NG10 3GD. Mobile: 07890 599742 | m.lager@sky.com. Post or email only — no callers. Stockists: Bridge Tackle Long Eaton (cash, also holds Grange Pond keys) | Soar Tackle Kegworth | Nathan's of Nottingham | Mick Farrell (bailiff at Colwick) 07989 780718. levas.co.uk

Day Ticket £

Day permits available on Cranfleet Canal section (sold on bank). River Trent below Cranfleet Lock: Members Only (adult members Nov 1–March 14 from pontoon). No day tickets on river stretch.

Night Fishing

Yes — popular with night anglers (LEVAS members only). (levas.co.uk)

Where To Buy

Bridge Tackle Long Eaton (in person) | Online: levas.co.uk/join | Membership Secretary: Mr M Lager, 33 Roosevelt Avenue, Long Eaton NG10 3GD (post only for keys)

Parking

Parking Information

Park at Cranfleet Lock or end of Meadow Lane, Attenborough. Path from lock downstream is well surfaced — suitable for trolley. Lock gates locked — check closing times. Parking gate at nature reserve also locked (check times).

Species

Barbel

Chub

Carp

Bream

Roach

Dace

Pike

Perch

At a Glance

Controller

Long Eaton Victoria Angling Society (LEVAS)

Bank

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Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

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Postcode

BW Car Park at Cranfleet Lock — key from Chandlery at Sawley Marina or online from British Waterways. Sometimes locked. Access also via Meadow Lane to end, then right turn signed Cranfleet Lock.

Last Verified - June 2026

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