Cliviger Fish Ponds

Two 'restored form the dead' fishponds originally built in 1850 by the local land owner. In 1991-1992 Todmorden A.S., with the help of various grants restored these ponds, and the site to public use to enable angling to be recommenced, and walkers to enjoy this beautiful site once again. Before restoration it was impossible to access the site since it was overgrown and both ponds were full of silt as a result of opencast mining on Heald Moor above the site. 30,000 tons of silt was removed from the two ponds, pathways were built around the ponds, the dam walls were rebuilt, and draw down valves were installed, both spillways from the ponds were rebuild, and 38 platforms constructed.The ponds opened officially to fishing May 31st 1992 with a special junior fishing match - Ian Heaps presented the prizes and was on hand to assist the juniors catch fish.

Cliviger Bottom Pond - Barber`s - 0.5 acre

Mixed fishery. Fishing from platforms only. Cars to be parked in lay-by.
Access via Pot Oven Farm public footpath or official access staircase.
No Night Fishing allowed . No groundbaiting with boilies. Open all year.
Hookbait may be used as groundbait.
Day Tickets can be obtained in advance from local tackle shops.