Fly Fishing on the River Churnet
2 beats
2 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout and grayling.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Churnet, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Churnet
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 through Leek. South of Cheddleton it runs through the Churnet Valley, which is steep and wooded, and the Caldon Canal shares its course for a while. It passes Froghall, Oakamoor, Alton and Rocester before it meets the Dove near Combridge.
The Churnet was heavily used by industry for centuries, and was once badly polluted. Water quality has improved a great deal since then.
Brown trout and grayling are the fish clubs list on it, with trout and grayling to over 2 lb reported at Alton and a mayfly hatch. Some of the water is also fished for coarse fish.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Churnet runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
Fishing Beats on the River Churnet
Browse all 2 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Churnet. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Churnet
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Churnet. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Churnet can target brown trout and grayling. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Churnet at a glance
- Source
- Staffordshire Moorlands, near the Roaches
- Mouth
- River Dove near Combridge, Rocester
- Tributary of
- River Dove
- Country
- United Kingdom
FAQ
River Churnet FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Churnet, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Churnet?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Churnet?
03When is the fishing season on the River Churnet?
04What fish can I catch in the River Churnet?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Churnet?
Worth a read
2 bookable beats
On the River Churnet
