
Derby · Derbyshire
Derby Canal
A proper 12-mile stretch of the Trent and Mersey Canal, run by Pride of Derby Angling Association. It’s membership-only water with roach, perch, gudgeon, chub, bream and some cracking carp below Swarkstone Locks.
| Lake | Pegs | Size | Stock | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent and Mersey Canal fishery | — | Not published acres | Large chub to about 5 lb, bream to about 6 lb and carp up to about 20 lb are reported; predominant species include roach, perch and gudgeon. | Syndicate · invite only |
| Below Swarkstone Locks | — | Not published acres | Carp up to about 20 lb are frequently caught below Swarkstone Locks. | Syndicate · invite only |
| Boatyards around Shardlow | — | Not published acres | Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream, Carp, Crucian, Eel | Syndicate · invite only |
| Shardlow-to-A6 section | — | Not published acres | Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream, Carp, Crucian, Eel | Syndicate · invite only |
| Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills | — | Not published acres | Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream, Carp, Crucian, Eel | Syndicate · invite only |
Tickets
- Adult canal-only season ticket, 2026–2027: £25
- Junior canal ticket, 2026–2027, under 16 with parent or guardian permission: £5
- Full adult standard membership, 2026–2027: £100
- New standard-member joining fee: £20
Prices last checked 2026-10-08 — always confirm with the fishery.


















