River Churnet · Staffordshire
Lord’s Bridge, Churnet, 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.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
0.75 miles of fishing
On the River Churnet.
About Lord’s Bridge, Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association
Lord’s Bridge is about three quarters of a mile of the River Churnet in Staffordshire, fished on both banks except for the bottom section, which is right bank only. Most of the fishing is in one stretch opposite the car park near the Rambler’s Retreat in Dimmings Dale. The association gives no start and end points, so the position shown is approximate.
The Churnet here is a small, riffled river in woodland that can be waded, though some banks are high and need care. You can fish the whole length without leaving the river. The association says it has a very good mayfly hatch and plenty of other fly life, and that the trout are wild with bright orange spots, though often smaller than those on the nearby limestone rivers. It lists brown trout and grayling.
This is members’ water, with a waiting list and no day tickets.
How you can fish here
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Club and membership details
- LD
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
- 0.75 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Lord’s Bridge, Churnet, 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 Churnet.
Conditions on the River Churnet
The river
The River Churnet is a tributary of the River Dove in Staffordshire. It rises over 1,000 feet up in the Staffordshire Moorlands, near the Roaches, and flows down to Tittesworth Reservoir and then…
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FAQ
Lord’s Bridge, Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Lord’s Bridge, Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Lord’s Bridge, Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Lord’s Bridge, Churnet, 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?
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