Derwent Valley Fishery

River Derwent (Derbyshire)
~1 mi
DE22 1EB
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From
Club boundary marker
To
Darley Abbey canoe club

Darley Abbey (Derwent Valley Fishery) is a stretch of the River Derwent, controlled by Warrington Anglers Association (WAA). Fishing is for club members. Species include grayling, chub, barbel, carp and tench. Night fishing is permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £
2026 membership (runs 1 Jan–31 Dec; club says the 2026 season has concluded and 2027 joining opens after 31 Dec 2026 online): Seniors (male 18+) £55; Ladies £35; Intermediates (16–18) £35; Juniors (under 16) £15; Non-angling £20. New seniors also pay £55 entrance fee (waived over 65); £4.50 admin fee. Add-ons: Night Permit £50 adult/intermediate, £30 juvenile; Club key £10. Open membership, no waiting list.
Day Ticket £
No day tickets (members only — club Derwent Valley Fishery page: "Access to the pond and river is for members only (no day tickets)").
Night Fishing
Water page shows "Night booking available" (10 night booking slots); night fishing requires the club Night Permit add-on (£50 adult) and booking through the members' night booking system.
Where To Buy
Online: https://warrington-anglers.org.uk/membership/join (see https://warrington-anglers.org.uk/membership/details); HQ 52 Parker Street, Warrington WA1 1LT, tel 07384 564140.

Parking

Parking Information
Off Haslam's Lane, signposted "Derwent Valley Fishery"; entrance track opposite Folly Road by Derby Rugby Club. Dedicated car park (owned by Earl of Harrington AC) which WAA members may use; WAA key needed for the two gates (keep shut). Entrance gate ///rots.cracks.wicked.

Species

Grayling
Chub
Barbel
Carp
Tench
At a Glance
Controller
Warrington Anglers Association (WAA)
Bank
Left
Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
~25 pegs
Postcode
DE22 1EB

Last Verified - October 2026

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