There are many fishing clubs and associations along the length of the canal. They often change, but this list is correct as of November 2025.

 

Western section
Day permits from Derbyshire County Council’s Countryside Service (01629 533020), click here.

 

Harthill Reservoir (07742 709338), click here.
Kiveton Waters (07742 709338), click here.

 

Eastern section

Norwood Tunnel eastern portal to Shireoaks Bottom Lock (44) – C&RT Waterway Wanderers, click here.

Shireoaks Bottom Lock (44) to Bracebridge Lock (51) – Ken Ward Sports (01909 472904), click here.

Bracebridge Lock (51) to Osberton Lock (53) – C&RT Waterway Wanderers, click here.

Osberton Lock (53) to Barnby Wharf bridge (53) – Derbyshire County Angling Club (07923 148832), click here.

Barnby Wharf Bridge (53) to West Retford Lock (58) – C&RT Waterway Wanderers, click here.

West Retford Lock (58) to Otter’s Bridge (68) – Worksop & District Angling Association (07713 033162), click here.

Otter’s Bridge (68) to Drakeholes Tunnel – C&RT Waterway Wanderers, click here.

Drakeholes Tunnel to West Stockwith – Scunthorpe Amalgamated Anglers (07951 822639), click here.