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

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

River Trent
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DE74 2NP
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From
Downstream of Railway Bridge — south (Castle Donington) side
To
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). Access is by club membership only, with no day tickets available. 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
Yes, with a DRAC Night Permit (required to night fish the River Trent and the Dove at Tutbury & Scropton). River night sessions are limited to 24 hours, then you must leave the peg.
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
Right
Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
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Postcode
DE74 2NP

Last Verified - October 2026

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