River Dane · Cheshire
Back Dane, Gradbach
Club members only
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Club members only
Membership is open, so joining is the straightforward route on.
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
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Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Back Dane, Gradbach
The Back Dane is the club’s longest river beat, about four miles of the upper River Dane from Three Shires Head downstream to Watersmeet, where Clough Brook meets the Dane. The fishing is continuous apart from a short stretch around Gradbach Mill and is mainly double bank. It also includes about 600 metres of the left bank (looking downstream) of Clough Brook immediately above Watersmeet.
The fishing ranges from fairly easy and relaxing to quite challenging, and the club says some stretches need lengthy walks, all the way up to Three Shires Head. The club suggests the public car park at Gradbach, roughly in the middle of the beat.
The fishing is for wild brown trout. The club does not stock the river, every fish must be returned and hooks must be barbless or de-barbed. The water is for members of the club, and day tickets are not available on this beat. The position shown is approximate and marks Gradbach.
How you can fish here
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Club and membership details
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Day tickets · Membership
Members of the club. Membership is limited to 100. For 2026 seniors (21 and over) pay £235, intermediates (18 to 20) £117.50 and juniors (under 18) £50, and the £100 joining fee was waived for 2026. Use the contact form on the club’s website to ask about joining or day tickets.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 4 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Back Dane, Gradbach
Wild brown trout: the club does not stock the river, every fish must be returned and hooks must be barbless or de-barbed. The trout season runs from 15 March to 30 September. Fishing is from dawn until one hour after sunset. Read the club’s rules before fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Dane.
Conditions on the River Dane
The river
The River Dane is a tributary of the River Weaver. It rises at Dane Head on Axe Edge Moor, just south west of Buxton in the Peak District, close to the source of the River Goyt. For about ten miles…
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FAQ
Back Dane, Gradbach FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Back Dane, Gradbach, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Back Dane, Gradbach at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Back Dane, Gradbach?
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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