Fifty Nine Flyfishers River Dove stretch, Milldale–Coldeaton Bridge area

River level

The lowdown

• This is River Dove fishing on the Derbyshire–Staffordshire boundary, set around the scenic Dovedale area. Milldale and Coldeaton Bridge give the stretch a lovely bit of river character.
• The club holds approximately 2.75 miles of water. Fishing is available on both single-bank and double-bank sections, so there’s plenty of room to explore where your ticket allows.
• It’s fly fishing only on the Dove. No ledgering, float gear or faffing about with other tackle here — bring the fly rod and fish to the conditions.
• The club describes the Dove as having a good head of wild and stocked brown trout. Wild brown trout are present, with stocked fish also making up the mix.
• Grayling are present throughout the stretch, and some are described as impressive in size. A proper bonus when they’re having it.
• The river is associated with Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton, adding a bit of classic Dove angling heritage to the setting.
• A river keeper is associated with the Dove water. Members are also encouraged to pitch in with voluntary working parties to help maintain the river banks.
• Private parking is provided for members and guests, and member facilities are available. Handy stuff, especially when you’re carrying the usual fly-fishing faff.
• This is members-only water rather than a general day-ticket venue. Guest tickets may be available to club members, subject to restrictions, so check the club’s arrangements before making plans.
• Barbless hooks are used for trout and grayling. Biosecurity follows Check, Clean and Dry, and dogs must not be allowed to swim in club waters.

Methods: Fly fishing only. Use barbless hooks for trout and grayling, with your approach matched to the Dove’s conditions and the fish showing on the day.

Access & tickets

The water is members-only, with no general day-ticket availability. Guest tickets may be available to club members, subject to restrictions; official access directions and fishing-water postcodes are supplied to members rather than published publicly.

Fish the club names

trout, rudd

Key rules

• Fly fishing only on the Dove stretch.
• Barbless hooks are used for trout and grayling.
• Follow the club’s Check, Clean and Dry biosecurity guidance.
• Dogs must not be allowed to swim in club waters.
• Guest tickets are subject to restrictions.
• Members are encouraged to help maintain river banks through voluntary working parties.

Where it is