Castle Donington — West Meadow (south bank, downstream of Railway Bridge) — Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC)

River Trent

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DE74 2NP (Back Lane, Castle Donington area)

From

Downstream of Railway Bridge — south (Castle Donington) side

DRAC downstream boundary, West Meadow

Castle Donington — West Meadow (south bank, downstream of Railway Bridge) — Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC) is a stretch on the River Trent, from Downstream of Railway Bridge — south (Castle Donington) side to DRAC downstream boundary, West Meadow, controlled by Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC). Day tickets are available. No day tickets — DRAC members only. Species include Barbel, Chub, Bream, Carp. Night fishing is permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

DRAC 2026/27: Associate Coarse £70 | Concessionary Coarse £55 | Associate Trout & Coarse £95 | Concessionary T+C £75 | Junior (u17) FREE. +£20 joining fee (new members). Car park key £12. Trent & Dove Night Permit: separate — REQUIRED for River Trent night fishing. Season: 16 June–15 June following year. Online: drac.org.uk/shop/. info@drac.org.uk | drac.org.uk

Day Ticket £

No day tickets — DRAC members only

Night Fishing

Night fishing requires separate Trent & Dove Night Permit (purchased in addition to membership). Available from drac.org.uk/shop/

Where To Buy

drac.org.uk (online) | By post: DRAC Membership, 2 Shirley Park, Aston on Trent DE72 2AP

Parking

Parking Information

Car park at top of Back Lane near former level crossing. From Cavendish Bridge: past Crown Inn → under A50 → ~half mile to farm buildings/Willow Park Industrial Estate → old lane ahead → metal gate (Yale key fits) → car park gate 600 yards further on right. River ~400 yards from car park.

Species

Barbel

Chub

Bream

Carp

At a Glance

Controller

Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC)

Bank

South bank (Castle Donington / Leicestershire side)

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

Needs verification

Postcode

DE74 2NP (Back Lane, Castle Donington area)

Last Verified - June 2026

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