Fishing at Ladybower Reservoir, Derbyshire, England

• Overview

  Derbyshire, England, is where Ladybower Reservoir sits. Elevation runs to 686 feet. Roughly 486 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The edge covers about 11 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. By elevation it is in the upper part of our England listings. Head to Hope Valley, 2.7 miles away, for anything you forgot. Hathersage is 4.5 miles away, with High Peak at 5.4 miles. A area boundary runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ladybower Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Derbyshire cover brown trout, rainbow trout and chub. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Ladybower Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 15°C and February near 3°C on the long-run figures. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Ladybower Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is a car park at Hurst Clough Car Park, roughly half a mile away. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Derwent Reservoir is 2.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Ladybower Reservoir locally before you travel.