Ellen Angling Association controls some seven miles of easily accessible water from Maryport almost through to Aspatria. This is a deceptive river and in the right conditions punches well above its weight. Sea trout run large on the Ellen with fish approaching ten pounds recorded. Salmon can be present in numbers while brown trout fill the gaps when water levels are low. Membership is open to all and at £30.00 a year has to be a bargain. Juniors under 16 can join for free.