Clough Brook · Cheshire
Clough Brook, Wildboarclough
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 Clough Brook, Wildboarclough
The club’s Clough Brook fishing is all in the Wildboarclough valley. It starts at Owlers Bridge and runs upstream for the full length of the valley, a distance of about three and a half miles, all double bank. Clough Brook is a tributary of the River Dane. There is parking along the whole length, in lay-bys on the road.
The fishing is for wild brown trout. The club does not stock the water, 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.
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
- 3.5 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Clough Brook, Wildboarclough
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 Clough Brook.
Conditions on the Clough Brook
The river
Clough Brook is a small stream in the east of Cheshire, on the edge of the Peak District. It runs south west down its valley through the village of Wildboarclough, and joins the River Dane close to…
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FAQ
Clough Brook, Wildboarclough FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Clough Brook, Wildboarclough, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Clough Brook, Wildboarclough at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Clough Brook, Wildboarclough?
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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