Darley Bridge Length

River Derwent (Derbyshire)
~700 yd
DE4 2JZ
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From
Darley Bridge
To
700 yd downstream

Darley Bridge Length is a stretch of the River Derwent running from Darley Bridge (B5057 road bridge) to Approx. 700 yards downstream of the bridge, controlled by Matlock Angling Club. Fishing is for club members. Species include barbel, chub, grayling and brown trout. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Matlock Angling Club membership, 1 Jan–31 Dec (page does not state the year): Senior (17+) £45; OAP (over 65) £20; OAP over 65 with 15+ years' membership before 65 £10; Junior (12–16) free (must still join and hold club booklet). No joining fee, no waiting list. Two-rod permit £5/yr (apply to D. Greatorex).
Day Ticket £
No day tickets
Night Fishing
No — club rule 5: fishing only between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.
Where To Buy
Rod & Line Tackle, 17 Nottingham Rd, Ripley DE5 3DJ (01773 749545); Peak Paws, 1 Bakewell Rd, Matlock DE4 3AU (01629 55234); or by post from the club membership secretary (membership@matlockanglingclub.co.uk) — see http://matlockanglingclub.co.uk/subscriptions.html

Parking

Parking Information
Park on the grass verge at the back of your peg (club: 'great if you don't like walking far'). Postcode DE4 2JZ; what3words ///selling.publisher.idealist.

Species

Barbel
Chub
Grayling
Brown Trout
At a Glance
Controller
Matlock Angling Club
Bank
Right
Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
No
Pegs
10 pegs
Postcode
DE4 2JZ

Last Verified - October 2026

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