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Ingleby (John Thompson) — River Trent

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.

Run by Derby Railway Angling Club · checked 6 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

The lowdown

  • This is rural Trent fishing, with floodplain scenery and a nice bit of open-water character. Not a manic little pond — the river’s got room to breathe.
  • The headline feature is the fast gravel glide. These are the bits to watch when there’s a touch of colour and the fish are happy to move about.
  • Deeper pools give you a steadier option when the river’s pushing through. Worth a look with a feeder or a carefully controlled float line.
  • The slacks are another useful change of pace. They can offer calmer water away from the main shove, especially when the flow is lively.
  • Barbel are specifically named as predominant here, alongside roach, dace and chub. A cracking spread of Trent fish, basically.
  • For barbel, think proper river tactics: a sensible feeder approach, stout enough tackle and careful handling. Specimen anglers must use barbless hooks, a suitable landing net and an unhooking mat.
  • Roach and dace should suit a tidy trotting approach where the flow allows. Chub may show around the crease, cover and changes in pace, though the exact swims aren’t listed.
  • The coarse-river season runs from 16 June to 14 March inclusive. Fishing times generally vary by month, while night sessions need the club’s Night Permit and are limited to 24 hours.
  • Access is through recognised access points only, with maps and access information provided in the members area. No boats, dogs, guns, fires, barbecues, tents or camping between sessions.
  • This is members-only water, so sort your club membership before turning up. Carry your membership card and Environment Agency rod licence, and remember the normal maximum is two rods.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Trotting the glides for roach, dace and chub looks bob on, while feeder tactics suit the deeper pools and barbel work. Keep tackle under control in the flow and stay within 1.8 metres of every rod.

Access & tickets

Associate Coarse membership

Permits coarse fishing on the club’s waters, subject to listed exclusions.

Associate Trout & Coarse membership

Permits fishing all club waters for game and coarse fishing.

Night Permit

Required to night fish the River Trent.

This is Derby Railway Angling Club water and the club does not advertise day tickets for the stretch. Join as an Associate Coarse member for coarse fishing, or take Associate Trout & Coarse membership for all club waters and both game and coarse fishing; memberships run annually from 16 June.

Fish the club names

barbel, chub, roach

Key rules

  • The coarse-river season runs from 16 June to 14 March inclusive.
  • Carry a club membership card and Environment Agency rod licence.
  • The normal maximum is two rods. Stay within 1.8 metres of any rod in use and retain immediate physical control.
  • Live bait is strictly forbidden. All fish must be returned to the water, and fishing from boats is not permitted.
  • Fish only through recognised access points; trespassing is prohibited. Dogs and guns are not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues, tents and camping between fishing sessions are prohibited.
  • Specimen barbel anglers must use barbless hooks, an appropriate landing net, an unhooking mat and safety rigs.
  • No unauthorised matches are allowed.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Willington gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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