Swarkestone (south/Melbourne bank, above + below bridge) — Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC)

River Trent

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DE73 7GH (Swarkestone Bridge area)

From

Few hundred yards above Swarkestone Bridge on Melbourne (south) bank

Downstream extent of 1st and 2nd fields below bridge (locked access track)

Swarkestone (south/Melbourne bank, above + below bridge) — Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC) is a stretch on the River Trent, from Few hundred yards above Swarkestone Bridge on Melbourne (south) bank to Downstream extent of 1st and 2nd fields below bridge (locked access track), controlled by Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC). Day tickets are available. No day tickets — DRAC members only. Species include Barbel, Chub, Dace, Roach, Rudd, Bream. 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

Parking on bank above the bridge. Locked access track below bridge (car park key required).

Species

Barbel

Chub

Dace

Roach

Rudd

Bream

Carp

Perch

At a Glance

Controller

Derby Railway Angling Club (DRAC)

Bank

South bank (Melbourne / Leicestershire side)

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

Needs verification

Postcode

DE73 7GH (Swarkestone Bridge area)

Last Verified - June 2026

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