Derby Canal

Approximately 12 miles, running from the River Trent/Derwent confluence near Shardlow to Stretton near Burton-on-Trent.

No. The canal fishery is membership-only rather than a normal day-ticket fishery.

Going by what the fishery says: Large chub to about 5 lb, bream to about 6 lb and carp up to about 20 lb are reported; predominant species include roach, perch and gudgeon. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

roach, perch, chub, bream, carp, crucian, eel. Large chub to about 5 lb, bream to about 6 lb and carp up to about 20 lb are reported; predominant species include roach, perch and gudgeon.

Around Not published acres. A long, varied club canal with plenty of classic coarse-fishing options..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Trent and Mersey Canal fishery further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Derby Canal before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Trent and Mersey Canal fishery is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Night fishing is not permitted on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Float anglers after roach, perch and gudgeon; Anglers targeting chub, bream or carp around cover and lock areas. Less suited to: Anyone wanting a casual day ticket or night-fishing venue.

Carp up to about 20 lb are frequently caught, alongside the canal’s usual coarse species.

Yes. Approximately 12 pegs near Swarkstone Locks are suitable for wheelchair users.

Going by what the fishery says: Carp up to about 20 lb are frequently caught below Swarkstone Locks. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, bream, chub, roach, perch, pike, crucian, eel. Carp up to about 20 lb are frequently caught below Swarkstone Locks.

Around Not published acres. The canal’s better-known big-fish area, with accessible pegs too..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Below Swarkstone Locks further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Derby Canal before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Below Swarkstone Locks is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Night fishing is not permitted on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Carp anglers working margins and lock-influenced water; Anglers wanting accessible pegs. Less suited to: Fishing inside prohibited lock approaches or landing areas.

The boatyards around Shardlow are noted as productive areas.

Boatyards, far-bank tree cover and some easy-access marina car parks are highlighted.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Boatyards around Shardlow that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, perch, chub, bream, carp, crucian, eel.

Around Not published acres. A productive-looking bit of canal with boatyard features to pick apart..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Boatyards around Shardlow further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Derby Canal before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Boatyards around Shardlow is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Night fishing is not permitted on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Float anglers who enjoy working features; Anglers fishing tight to cover and margins. Less suited to: Anglers who dislike careful, close-range canal fishing.

Fishing is prohibited there according to the club rules.

Yes. The club rules set out prohibited areas and other restrictions.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Shardlow-to-A6 section that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, perch, chub, bream, carp, crucian, eel.

Around Not published acres. A named section with a specific club-rule restriction..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Shardlow-to-A6 section further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Derby Canal before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Shardlow-to-A6 section is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Night fishing is not permitted on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Members checking boundaries carefully before fishing; Anglers planning elsewhere on the permitted canal length. Less suited to: Anyone intending to fish this section.

Fishing is from the towpath only.

No. Fishing is prohibited within 25 metres of lock approaches and lock-landings tie-up areas.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

roach, perch, chub, bream, carp, crucian, eel.

Around Not published acres. Towpath-only fishing on this named canal section..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Derby Canal before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Night fishing is not permitted on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Good for: Anglers happy fishing from the towpath; Mobile float anglers working accessible swims. Less suited to: Anyone needing far-bank or opposite-bank access.