River Dove · Derbyshire
Eaton Dovedale
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Club members only
Membership is open, so joining is the straightforward route on.
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Adventurer level
Rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty.
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1.75 miles of fishing
On the River Dove.
About Eaton Dovedale
Eaton Dovedale runs 1.75 miles of single bank fishing on the River Dove, about a mile downstream of Rocester, and it is the best of Derby Railway Angling Club's four sections for fly fishing. Trout and grayling predominate here rather than sharing the water evenly with coarse species, as they do at Tutbury and Scropton, and the section has a good mayfly hatch in late May and early June worth planning a trip around.
Chub and barbel are present too, in smaller numbers than further downstream, but the section still produces chub to 6lb and, occasionally, pike to 20lb for anyone fishing for them. Parking is on the river bank at the top of the section.
As with the rest of DRAC's water, there are no day tickets here. Fishing Eaton Dovedale means joining the club, either as an Associate Trout & Coarse member or, since the coarse tier covers this section too, as an Associate Coarse member.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Wading
- Wading allowed
How to book
Club and membership details
Fishing details
- Difficulty
- Adventurer (3/5)
- Length
- 1.75 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Dove.
Conditions on the River Dove
The river
Rising on Axe Edge Moor near Buxton, the River Dove runs for 45 miles south through the Peak District before meeting the River Trent at Newton Solney, from where its waters reach the North Sea via…
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Expected in November on the River Dove
Typical months from the river’s hatch calendar, which applies along its whole length rather than to this beat. Not a live report.
Nothing recorded for November. The trout season is closed over the winter on most rivers.
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FAQ
Eaton Dovedale FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Eaton Dovedale, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Eaton Dovedale at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Eaton Dovedale?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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