River Dove · Derbyshire
Tutbury
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Club members only
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Explorer level
Rated 2 out of 5 for difficulty.
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1.25 miles of fishing
On the River Dove.
About Tutbury
Tutbury is 1.25 miles of single bank fishing on the Derbyshire bank of the River Dove, held by Derby Railway Angling Club. A weir sits roughly in the middle of the section and splits its character in two: below it, good pools and riffles give varied, faster fishing; above it, the water slows and deepens.
This is as much a coarse water as a fly beat, and it's worth coming prepared for either. Tutbury has a strong reputation for specimen barbel and chub, with double-figure barbel and chub to 6lb not uncommon, alongside dace and perch. Trout and grayling are present too, and worth targeting particularly in the faster water below the weir.
Parking is off Scropton Old Road at the downstream end of the section, limited to six cars, by courtesy of Nottingham Piscatorials; the fishing starts from the field upstream of the car park. A night permit is available for anglers fishing on into the dark for barbel. There are no day tickets here: fishing Tutbury means joining Derby Railway Angling Club.
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
- Explorer (2/5)
- Length
- 1.25 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
Tutbury FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Tutbury, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Tutbury at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Tutbury?
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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