River Derwent
The Club has three beats on the Derbyshire Derwent
Darley Dale (Open to Trout Ticket Members only)
- Two meadows above Darley Dale C.C. (Fly Only)
- 2.5 miles of bank from Darley Bridge downstream to Cawdor Bridge (Fly Only sections)
The river has varied characteristics with deep pools, glides and riffles generally over a firm gravel base holding a good stock of brown trout and grayling. The banks are well lined with alder trees giving overhanging cover with adjacent farmland providing habitat to a wide range of terrestrials.
During the first two weeks of June there are good hatches of mayfly with general olive and sedge hatches throughout the season.
Tackle in the AFTM #5 / #6 range is ideal with Greenwells, Imperials, Grey Dusters, Adams, Pheasant Tail nymphs and Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ears in the size 12 to 16 range usually being productive.