Ouse Angling Preservation Society
The Society was formed in 1875, and gives access to coarse and game (mainly sea-trout) fishing on several miles of the River Ouse.
Starting from a point about a mile and a half north of Lewes, our waters consist of most of the west bank of the river through to the limit of the tidal reach at Barcombe Mills (including most of the Hamsey Cut). As well as Barcombe Mills Pool and surrounding streams we control a mile or so above this, and also have a stretch on the east bank by the Anchor Inn, including the weir. In addition to the main river we offer about a mile and a half on the Bevern Stream, from its confluence with the Ouse opposite Barcombe reservoir upstream to a point above Clappers bridge at Barcombe Cross.
The Society shares waters with the Copthorne DAS, giving access to most of the River Ouse between the Anchor Inn and Newick, and some stillwaters in the Copthorne area. Piltdown Pond is available to permit holders for year round fishing under this arrangement.





