It's nearly impossible not to catch a decent chub here

The River Derwent at Shardlow is a very special stretch of river. There are few places in the country that offer river fishing like this, if you like a spot of stick float fishing then you should really go and check it out.

The river also has a good head of barbel too – what more do you need?!

Main Species at River Derwent – Shardlow

  • Barbel
    Barbel
  • Chub
    Chub
  • Dace
    Dace
  • Perch
    Perch
  • Roach
    Roach

Best Pegs

In the summer months check out the shallows above the pipe bridge. Find the snaggy pegs for some arm busting barbel action!

Day Tickets, Membership and Prices

The stretch at Shardlow from Church Wilne / Great Wilne down to where the river meets the Trent is not fishable on a day ticket.

The section is for members of the Pride of Derby A.A.

Find out more information

Sat Nav Postcode: DE72 2HG

River Derwent – Shardlow Location Map