Liverpool & District Angling Association L&DAA was established in 1911, making it one of the oldest angling associations in the UK. Its main base is in Maghull though members come from throughout the North West of England. . The Association controls fishing on the Leeds & Liverpool canal from the Saracens Head in Halsall through to Liverpool City Centre & organises a regular programme of matches throughout the year it also welcomes individual anglers to participate in open matches. Permits are available online and from Neptune Angling & Burscough Angling. The association welcomes applications from angling clubs for affiliated membership and club matches.