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Taylor Holiday Lets private River Derwent stretch at Oaker

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A private River Derwent stretch at Oaker, towards Matlock, run by Taylor Holiday Lets. It’s free for Taylor Holiday Lets guests staying in the Derbyshire area, with fishing arranged to suit during the stay.

Run by Taylor Holiday Lets · checked 14 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Matlock gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open Matlock on Live River Levels

The lowdown

  • This is private water, not a normal day-ticket job. Access is tied to staying with Taylor Holiday Lets in the Derbyshire area.
  • The Oaker stretch is at the hamlet of Oaker, towards Matlock. A tidy little spot for guests wanting a bit of river fishing during their break.
  • The holder describes one privately owned stretch as 180 metres long. There’s also a separate private stretch at properties in Darley Bridge, so don’t mix the two up.
  • The river holds a proper mixed bag. Brown trout, rainbow trout and grayling are present, alongside barbel, chub and roach.
  • Taylor Holiday Lets describes the water as having a selection of coarse fish as well as trout and grayling. So there’s a bit of variety rather than just one game-fishing angle.
  • Fishing can be arranged at guests’ convenience. That’s handy if you’re fitting a few hours in around the rest of the holiday.
  • No number of pegs is given, and the page doesn’t say whether one or both banks can be fished. Best to check before heading down.
  • There’s no published detail on bait, fly choice, tackle or catch-and-release rules. Contact James or Dan for the proper lowdown before fishing.
  • Training can also be organised through the linked angling-training provider, which could be bob on if you’re new to river fishing or fancy sharpening things up.
  • The official page includes photographs of the stretches and fish caught, but no dedicated fishing car park or access postcode is provided.

Methods: The holder doesn’t publish a specific method or tackle plan for this stretch. Get the fishing details from James or Dan before setting up.

Access & tickets

Taylor Holiday Lets guest fishing

Free fishing for Taylor Holiday Lets customers staying in the Derbyshire area. Arrange it with James or Dan.

Free (as listed 14 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Fishing is free for Taylor Holiday Lets customers staying in the Derbyshire area. Guests should contact James or Dan to arrange fishing and get the relevant details.

Fish the club names

trout, barbel, chub, roach

Named by Taylor Holiday Lets across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

  • Fishing is for Taylor Holiday Lets customers staying in the Derbyshire area.
  • Fishing is available free to eligible Taylor Holiday Lets guests.
  • Fishing can be arranged at the guests’ convenience.
  • Fishing is not stated to be available to non-guests.
  • Contact James or Dan for further information before fishing.
  • No detailed bait, fly, tackle or catch-and-release rules are published.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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