Welcome to Ladybower Fisheries

We would like to welcome you to it's first fly fishing season. The fishery is now under new management in the form of David Smith and Geoff Smith. Together we hope to provide some of the best fly fishing around with superb quality fish.

The fish are already living up to their reputation showing great acrobatics and fighting skills. If the fishing just isn't enough for you, then what about the spectacular venue which is Ladybower reservoir. Set in the stunning Derbyshire country side with picturesque surroundings and brilliant wildlife make this an awesome venue which keeps attracting anglers back year after year after year. The perfect place for fishing in Derby.

Here at the Ladybower we also offer boat fishing, we have 15 fishing boats ready. These are an ideal way for exploring the water and fishing those areas where other anglers cannot get too.

Current weather forecast at Ladybower fisheries

More about Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire's picturesque Peak District National Park.

The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west and the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. Its longest dimension is just over 3 miles (4.8 km), and at the time of construction it was the largest reservoir in Britain.

Ladybower was built between 1935 and 1943 by the Derwent Valley Water Board, and took a further two years to fill (1945). The area is now a popular tourist location, with the Fairholmes visitors' centre located at the northern tip of Ladybower.