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2 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout and grayling.
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2 clubs and syndicates
Membership water on the River Dane, some with day tickets alongside.
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1 tributary feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Dane
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 it forms the border between Cheshire and Derbyshire and then between Cheshire and Staffordshire, passing Three Shires Head where the three counties meet. It then flows west through Congleton and past Holmes Chapel, takes in the River Croco and the River Wheelock, and runs north to join the Weaver at Northwich.
The Dane is often described as the longest, cleanest and fastest flowing river in Cheshire. The Dane Valley Way, a 48 mile walking route from Buxton to Northwich, follows it closely.
Wild brown trout are fished in the upper river by clubs on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, and grayling are reported in places along the valley. Lower down it is mainly a coarse river. Most of the fishing is club water, so the rules differ from one length to the next.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Dane runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Dane at a glance
- Source
- Dane Head, Axe Edge Moor, near Buxton
- Mouth
- River Weaver at Northwich
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Dane can target brown trout and grayling. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the River Dane
Browse all 4 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Dane. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Dane
2 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Dane. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Dane.
FAQ
River Dane FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Dane, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Dane?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Dane?
03When is the fishing season on the River Dane?
04What fish can I catch in the River Dane?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Dane?
Worth a read
4 bookable beats
On the River Dane
