The Arches , Carr Mill Dam.

westrunton, on September 18, 2007, said:

used to fish off the arches 35 years ago. Do anglers still do that?

Galatas, on September 18, 2007, said:

The dam is still popular with fishermen. I also used to fish there as a kid in the 1950s. As I remember it you weren't officially supposed to fish from the arches even in those days. I bet it's even more likely to be the case today because of those silly poles they use obstructing the footpath.

tezzer22, on November 1, 2007, said:

You guessed right mate , you cant fish off the Arches..Im 38 and used to fish on the Dam both as a kid and also with my own kids and its always ( as far as I can remember ) been the same ....probably got something to do with the well being of the fish

westrunton, on November 21, 2007, said:

im 57 and we used to fish off the arches-im talking about 1962 to 1969 now! Loads of people fished from the arches. i was at one end one day catching small roach perch and gudgoen then noticed a pike in the swim and hooked one about 5 pound and had to move rigt along the arches to the other end to land it.! Happy days!!

Galatas, on November 21, 2007, said:

One of my most vivid memories is of the hot summer when water levels dropped dramatically. I guess it was around 1955. Beyond the arches was bone dry , or so my Dad thought. Crossing the baked and cracked mud he began to sink almost upto his knees. He was lucky to escape. The late fifties were a great time to be a kid. There are a few pics in my album that aren't on Google Earth yet.

bigredfellow, on December 24, 2007, said:

Lived in Kirkby, and walked to Carmill to fish, quite a walk along the East Lancs rd. fished from bridge. Remember the power boat races, spoilt the fishing!

Galatas, on December 24, 2007, said:

Ah , the East Lancs Road ..... the only good thing ever to come out of Liverpool. Only joking Mate. Merry Chrimbo

bigredfellow, on December 26, 2007, said:

Nice photo of the lake brought back good times from my youth, will keep a look out for more of your photoes

Galatas, on December 26, 2007, said:

You can see more of my photos HERE