River Churnet · Staffordshire
Lower Dove and 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.
1 mile of fishing
On the River Churnet.
About Lower Dove and Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association
This is about a mile of water in two parts that form a large V either side of grazing land: roughly a quarter of a mile of the River Dove, right bank only, and about three quarters of a mile of the River Churnet upstream from the confluence to a hedge across a field, which marks the top boundary. The Dove section is between Rocester and Uttoxeter, and the association does not give more precise points, so the position shown is approximate.
The association describes the Dove section as riffles and deep pools in prime fishing country, with another club on the opposite bank and the Norbury Angling Club upstream. The page names no fish species for this water.
This is members’ water, with a waiting list and no day tickets. The only rule the page gives is a trial that allows trotting with maggot or sweetcorn on the Churnet section only, from 1 November to 14 March inclusive.
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
- 1 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Lower Dove and Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association
Members of Leek and District Fly Fishing Association and their guests only, with a valid rod licence. Trotting with maggot or sweetcorn is allowed on the Churnet section only, from 1 November to 14 March inclusive, as a trial.
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
Lower Dove and Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Lower Dove and Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Lower Dove and Churnet, Leek and District Fly Fishing Association at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Lower Dove and 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?
Worth a read
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