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The Peacock at Rowsley — River Derwent fishery

A proper scenic slice of the River Derwent near Rowsley, with roughly 3 to 3.5 miles of double-bank fishing. It’s for hotel residents and guided guests rather than a turn-up-and-fish day-ticket water, with trout fishing and winter grayling opportunities on the menu.

Run by The Peacock at Rowsley / Haddon Estate · checked 10 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Chatsworth 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

The lowdown

  • This is a cracking rural stretch near Rowsley Bridge, right around the Derwent and Wye confluence area. Proper Peak District scenery, too.
  • You get approximately 3 to 3.5 miles of River Derwent water, and it’s double-bank. That gives you plenty of river to explore.
  • The Derwent is broader and more varied here than the venue’s River Wye water. It’s billed as suitable for a range of fishing styles.
  • Fly anglers are well catered for, with wet-fly fishing, nymphing and dry-fly fishing all supported. Pick your approach to suit the water in front of you.
  • Winter is worth a look for grayling. The venue specifically highlights winter grayling fishing, so colder months can still be bang on.
  • Wading is permitted, but take care. The river is varied, and sensible footwork matters when you’re moving through the flow.
  • There’s guided fishing and tuition available through the Haddon Estate. Handy if you fancy learning the water properly rather than having a faff about.
  • This isn’t a general walk-in public day-ticket stretch. Availability is first come, first served, and every ticket is issued at the Riverkeeper’s discretion.
  • Fishing can be tied in with an overnight stay at The Peacock at Rowsley, making it a neat option for a proper fishing break rather than a quick dash.
  • Check arrangements before travelling. The hotel or Riverkeeper can confirm current availability, access and parking, while local conditions and the EA rod licence need checking before you fish.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Wet fly, nymphing and dry fly are all supported. Wading is permitted with care, and guided fishing or tuition is available if you want a hand reading this broader, varied Derwent water.

Access & tickets

Day ticket

Available exclusively to hotel residents and guided guests; issued at the Riverkeeper’s discretion and subject to first-come, first-served availability.

Guided fishing and tuition

Available through the Haddon Estate.

Environment Agency rod licence

Required, with any applicable local conditions to be checked before fishing.

Fishing is arranged through The Peacock at Rowsley, with guided fishing and tuition available from the Haddon Estate. Contact the hotel or Riverkeeper before travelling to confirm availability and arrangements; day tickets are limited to hotel residents and guided guests.

Fish the club names

trout

Named by The Peacock at Rowsley / Haddon Estate across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

  • Available exclusively to hotel residents and guided guests.
  • Day tickets are issued at the Riverkeeper’s discretion.
  • Day-ticket availability is first come, first served.
  • This is not a general walk-in public day-ticket water.
  • Wading is permitted, with care.
  • Check the current fishing arrangements with the Riverkeeper or hotel before travelling.
  • An Environment Agency rod licence and any applicable local conditions should be checked before fishing.

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

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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