Fishing in Ashbourne: waters near you
3 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Ashbourne, plus 6 river stretches across Derbyshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Ashbourne waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Ashbourne, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Carsington Water (about 1 mile), Cromford Canal (about 12 miles) and Erewash Canal – Langley Mill Stretch (about 14 miles).
Between them you'll find trout, perch, carp, tench, bream, roach, pike, chub on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Derbyshire has 6 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Ashbourne, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Ashbourne
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Fisheries near Ashbourne
Ashbourne
Carsington Water
Carsington Water
Ashbourne · 1 lakes on site
Carsington Water is a 740-acre Derbyshire reservoir with a history of boat fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout. The former operator ceased trading on 1 December 2025, and fishing reopening was not verified as of 3 October 2026 — check that first, before planning a day afloat.
Ambergate
Cromford Canal
Cromford Canal
Ambergate · 1 lakes on site
Codnor Park Reservoir is a members-only mixed coarse fishery on the Cromford Canal route, near Ironville and roughly 5 miles east of Ambergate. Expect roach, perch, bream, tench, carp and pike, with dawn-to-dusk fishing and no night sessions.
70%Erewash Canal – Langley Mill Stretch
Langley Mill · 1 lakes on site
A cracking one-mile canal stretch from Langley Mill Lock to Shipley Lock, with easy towpath access, affordable day tickets and a proper mix of silver fish, tench, predators and the odd bonus carp.
River stretches in Derbyshire
River Trent – Dr’s Surgery, Willington
River Trent · Day ticket, members or night permit
Dr’s Surgery is a proper River Trent coarse-fishing venue at Willington, run by Derbyshire County Angling Club. It’s separate from the excluded Finger Lake frontage, with access through DCAC membership or a Catch day ticket.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
River Trent – Sawley/Shardlow section
River Trent · Members only
The Sawley/Shardlow section is a proper mixed River Trent stretch, running around the River Derwent confluence, Sawley and Sawley Weir. It flips from slow, deep water to shallow, fast-running river, with bream and roach in the quieter areas and barbel and chub showing in the pace.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Newton Solney — Newton Water Old Stretch
River Trent · Members only
Newton Water Old Stretch is SDAA’s lowland River Trent water at Newton Solney, with roughly 20 pegs on the Derbyshire bank. It sits close to the River Dove confluence, with the Trent forming the county boundary with Staffordshire here.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Ingleby (John Thompson) — River Trent
River Trent · Members only
Ingleby (John Thompson) is a proper River Trent coarse-fishing stretch run by Derby Railway Angling Club. Expect fast gravel glides, deeper pools and slacks, with barbel and plenty of silverfish in the mix.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
River Trent – Willington section
River Trent · Members only
A proper mixed coarse stretch on the lowland, navigable Trent near Willington Bridge, run by Pride of Derby Angling Association. It’s members-only water, with roach, chub, barbel and bream on the club’s list.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
River Trent — Swarkestone to below Shardlow
River Trent · Members only
A big, proper Derbyshire Trent holding from Swarkestone down to below Shardlow, run exclusively by Derby Railway Angling Club. It’s membership water rather than a casual day-ticket job, with rural floodplain and navigable river character in the mix.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 6 Oct 2026