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River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Darley Bridge to Cawdor Bridge

Darley Bridge to Cawdor Bridge

River Derwent (Derbyshire)
2.5 mi of bank
DE4 2JZ
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From
Darley Bridge
To
Cawdor Bridge

Darley Bridge to Cawdor Bridge is a stretch of the River Derwent running from Darley Bridge to Cawdor Bridge (Matlock), controlled by Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC). Fishing is for club members. Species include brown trout and grayling. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £
DRAC 2026/27 (memberships run annually from 16 June): Associate Trout & Coarse £95 (concessionary £75) — required for the River Derwent, since Associate Coarse (£70 / £55 conc.) excludes the River Derwent; Joining fee £20; Junior (under 17) £0; car park key £12.
Day Ticket £
No day tickets — DRAC's Derwent waters are 'Open to Trout Ticket Members only' (club water page); the club shop sells only annual memberships (2026/27: Associate Trout & Coarse £95, concessionary £75; £20 joining fee) and no day permits.
Night Fishing
No — DRAC rule 9a: night permit covers only River Trent and River Dove at Scropton/Tutbury (plus Redhouse Lake/Silt Pool); 'NO OTHER WATERS MAY BE NIGHT FISHED'. Day fishing hours are set month by month in the rules.
Where To Buy
Online at https://drac.org.uk/membership/ and https://drac.org.uk/shop/ (email info@drac.org.uk)

Parking

Parking Information
Members' area only (access information and location maps for members).

Species

Brown Trout
Grayling
At a Glance
Controller
Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC)
Bank
Needs verification
Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
No
Pegs
Needs verification
Postcode
DE4 2JZ

Last Verified - October 2026

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