Derbyshire fishing lakes

Showing 7 fishing lakes currently listed for Derbyshire.

Fishing lakes in Derbyshire

Derbyshire has a strong mix of countryside coarse fisheries, carp lakes, trout waters and Peak District day ticket venues. Popular areas include Matlock, Chesterfield, Ashbourne, Derby and the surrounding Peak District villages. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.

Best forGood for trout, carp, mixed coarse fishing, quiet countryside lakes and day ticket fishing.

Local areasDerby, Matlock, Chesterfield, Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell and the Peak District

Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, permits, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.

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East Midlands · Derbyshire · Rosliston Beehive Woodland Lakes View details for Beehive Woodland Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Day ticket Holiday accommodation

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East Midlands · Derbyshire · Ashbourne Birch House Lakes View details for Birch House Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Tench F1 Bream Roach Rudd

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East Midlands · Derbyshire · Ripley Butterley Reservoir View details for Butterley Reservoir, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Bream Day ticket Membership required Night fishing

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East Midlands · Derbyshire · Ashbourne Carsington Water Fly Fishery View details for Carsington Water Fly Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Trout Day ticket Boat fishing Booking advised

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East Midlands · Derbyshire · Higham Higham Farm Fishery View details for Higham Farm Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Day ticket Night fishing

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East Midlands · Derbyshire · Ashover Press Manor Fishing Lakes View details for Press Manor Fishing Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Trout Carp Coarse Roach Rudd Bream

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East Midlands · Derbyshire · Melbourne Springwood Fisheries View details for Springwood Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Match fishing Holiday accommodation

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Local tackle shops near Derbyshire fisheries

Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby shops may be useful before fishing in Derbyshire. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.

Bobco Derby

Useful tackle shop option for Derbyshire and East Midlands anglers.

Area: Derby area

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Angling Direct Nottingham

Nearby larger tackle shop option for Derbyshire anglers travelling across the East Midlands.

Area: Nottingham area

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Derbyshire fishing lakes FAQ

Do I need a rod licence to fish in Derbyshire?

In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.

Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Derbyshire?

Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, holiday park waters, syndicates or booking-only fisheries.

What should I check before visiting a Derbyshire fishery?

Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.

Can I suggest an update for a Derbyshire venue?

Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.