River Dove · Staffordshire
Dovedale, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association
Club members only
Club members only
Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
3.5 miles of fishing
On the River Dove.
About Dovedale, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association
This is Leek and District Fly Fishing Association’s three and a half mile stretch of the Dove through Dovedale, on the boundary between Staffordshire and Derbyshire. The association does not say where the stretch starts and ends, or which bank it fishes, so the position shown is approximate. Its page mentions Dove Holes, where the river slows and deepens beside two large limestone caves and gives good sport for those who like to fish the nymph, and Ravens Tor, the upper limit of the section above Dove Holes.
The river is spring fed and runs over limestone, through a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The association describes it as one of the most picturesque and important fly fishing rivers in the world, and says Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton are said to have fished here about 400 years ago. The water varies from meandering stretches with weirs, pools and faster glides to a straighter upper section with fast pockets, weirs and shallow pools.
This is members’ water. The association has a waiting list and no day tickets, and members can bring a guest on a guest ticket.
How to book
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members fish on their membership. Joining is through a paid waiting list, three years long in 2026. A member can bring a guest on a guest ticket (£20 a day or £30 for two days), one per member per day and six a season.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 3.5 miles
- Water type
- Limestone
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Dovedale, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association
Members of Leek and District Fly Fishing Association and their guests only, with a valid rod licence. The club asks members to respect the water, the people who use it and the environment.
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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FAQ
Dovedale, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Dovedale, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Dovedale, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Dovedale, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association?
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?
Worth a read
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