About Ladybower Fisheries
Welcome to Ladybower Fisheries in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Have a day Fly Fishing by Boat, Tube or Bank in this picturesque location
Ladybower Fisheries Description
We would like to welcome you to Ladybower Fisheries. on behalf of the staff 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.
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Fishing 4 Schools. Fund raising match at Ladybower. A friendly match to raise funds for equipment needed for visiting schools in the future. Everyone welcome, Boats, Tubes or Bank. Please do your best to come and help us, your attendance is the most important but raffle prizes etc. are always gratefully received. I am looking forwards to this, also to seeing all of you again.
Darker start to the day with small chance of rain, some nice fish landed yesterday using Montana variants and boobies all on intermediate lines
Landlord of Ladybower inn and his son standing proud with their 5lb rainbow caught using a Montana fly
Cooler start today, most fish caught yesterday weren’t as deep as they have been at about 15 to 20 feet, so you might get away with floating lines with long leaders
Flys made by will one of our volunteers
Might have to put trousers on today rather than shorts, but being overcast it will bring the fish up, but still use sinking or intermediate
Well done yesterday to Tom Harrison from nomads for the rescue of this lamb from the reservoir, and no we didn’t weigh it in
Morning fisher folk, not too bad a start to the day, according to some folk yesterday, fish were being caught using “anything at the right depth” Make if that what you will, water at the moment seems warm at the surface, so intermediate lines starting at around 5 feet
Ladybower fisheries is now able to offer guided 4 hour FlyFishing lessons for the mobility impaired angler on board our fully adapted wheelyboat. The wheelyboat is equipped with a hydraulic platform which overcomes the problem of stepping into one of our traditional boats.
The wheelyboat is also larger in size and can accommodate the guide and up to 2 wheelchairs. The 4 hour sessions are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8.30 - 12.30hrs and 13.30 - 17.30hrs.
Prices... start at £75 per 4 hour instructed sessions on board the boat.
No FlyFishing experience is required and all equipment can be provided for the session.
Please ring the fisheries office on 01433659712 with any special requirements and book your trip around the iconic Ladybower Reservoir with the beautiful landscape of the Peak District whilst learning a new sport by boat.
Disabled access, parking and toilet facilities are available on site.
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If you fancy popping over here tomorrow, we have a few boats left, weather looks nice for it
Lofty, stock some of these mate. 😀🐟🐟🐟🐟
Morning fisher folk, slightly grey start to the day, but warm.... yesterday fish were being as deep as 20 feet with a few around 5 to 10 feet most of them caught on intermediate lines. So today I’d still suggest intermediate lines using boobies
Ladybower Veteran Isaac Slack with his awards and raffle prizes after England Youth won Silver! We're proud of you young man! 👍👍👍
We have had a couple of customers come in today saying the have heard rumours that we are closed due to low water levels, this is certainly not the case, we are open from 0730 hrs every day. So please ignore any rumours of being closed.
Cloudy start today, there was a lot of success using various coloured boobies yesterday, some fish taken close in to the shore. You might get away using floating lines today
If you are looking for something to do with the kids this summer holiday why not try your hand at fly fishing here at Ladybower. Tuition prices start at £49 please ring the fisheries office on telephone number 01433659712 for more information and book a great day out
Today we have have a group of 10 to 15 yo trying out fly fishing for the first time, Joseph, Andrew and Will with their first catch...... caught using green boobies close to shore
Morning fisher folk, although it’s slightly cloudy, it’s still warm at around 15c at moment. While preparing boats this morning we have seen fish rising near bank. That said there was some success yesterday with diawl Bach on floating lines
Look at this fisher folk.... another successful landing, maybe a nice 2 lb stocky.... dare I say it’s almost perfect conditions here
Would just like to thank all the great staff at Ladybower fisheries on behalf of all the BLESMA participants this week...... Not only were you all great fun, you was all very professional and very knowledgeable. I can honestly speak for all of us that we enjoyed every moment........
Well done guys!
Any persons contemplating fly fishing and your near these guys, get yourself down there, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
War of the Roses,yet another opportunity to attend this well stocked and maintained fishery thanks to Geoff and his team. See you at the next match.
This is a real chalanging water for me as I'm mostly a river angler but recently got into still water fly fishing. Every time Iv been it's been wild but I prefer it when conditions make you think about your approach. Iv caught some beautiful trout and these fish in here don't half scrap. All the staff in the lodge are very friendly and approachable and offer their input on methods. I'd recommend this venue to proper fly fisherman
The staffs is very friendly and helpful, it's good value for whole or half day fishing. Beautiful place to fish and am definitely coming back to there again!
One of the best fly fisheries around. The staff all help.you make you feel at home and the lads that fish at Ladybower help you that makes feel more confident and surrounding are stunning and wild life and gets better and better thankyou jeff and all lads Frank lol
Must be not only the most picturesque venue in the UK but rapidly becoming one of the best fisheries as well. Excellent knowledgable staff and top quality stock.
Ladybower is such a beautiful place to walk and fish , I absolutely love it
I'm still learning with this year being my second full year fly fishing.
The Ladybower team have been a great help and improved my fishing and catch rates throughout this season.
Great fishing surrounded by beautiful scenery with Rainbows and Blue trout hard fighting fish stocked on a regular basis ranging from a few pounds to over 15 pounds and wild brown trout to fish for.
A very friendly and helpful fishery
Had a good days fishing,Topping fish in the afternoon were particularly exiting,they were not always easy to spot in the ripple but the rewards were great with fast and furious takes on the drys.Daddy longlegs did it for me.2 fish out . 1 fish off . Numerous missed chances.
All in all a good day out.
Had a fantastic day out on a boat, lost a couple of fish but that didn't spoil the day and the staff are brilliant, very helpful and friendly.
Great time last Saturday as newbie to fly fishing. Friendly welcome by Geoff, Lofty, Gordon, Phil. Had two free tuition sessions, one with Geoff then Alex (Orvis instructor) from the Bakewell fly fishing centre and spent an enjoyable 3 hours practical theory and casting techniques. Everyone more than willing to assist and share advice. Can't thank them all enough for their help and enthusiasm. Looking forward to going back as often as I can, to eventually catch something. Cheers chaps. ;-)
Great day at Ladybower. Friendly staff and a good quality boat with motor. Caught some hard fighting fish. Beautiful scenery and all at a very fair price. I'll be back soon.
Fishing it's socks off at the moment. Credit to Geoff and the boys for a well run fishery. The effort that goes into making this a great fishery is above and beyond.
The results of all the hard graft and dog days of summer are paying off.
There have been many doubters (including myself) but credit must go to the team.
Geoff and the boys are putting the customer first and hopefully the public will respond accordingly. The fish are certainly in a cooperative mood.
Give it a try. Best chance of a double figure fish around here without paying exorbitant prices.
Fantastic fishery, helpful staff, and brilliant scenery! Thanks to Jeff, Jake, Lofty and Lee for all the help this weekend
Fantastic fishery first time there this year two over 8lbs plus two around 2lbe plus 2 Browns over 2lbs very helpful staff fantastic scenery as well will be back soon. Ian brearley
Fantastic day out today for 6 new to fly fishing 4 under 16 year olds. The free Training was faultless with easy to under stand instructions. We hired 6 rods a boat and all equipment required were all top quality. With 6 new to fly fishing 4 of us cought our first ever fish. 3 from shore and 1 from the boat.
All of us had a fantastic day out and would highly recommend Ladybower Fisheries. 😁👍
Excellent first day back! Hope the good fishing continues through the season. Lots out around the 5lb mark and a 14.1lb caught from the bank
Brilliant days fishing at Ladybower today sharing a boat with my buddy Lyn. We had 20 between us, mainly drifting across the main basin. I fished a midge tip, washing line style with an orange fab on the point which took a few. Most fish fell to an okey dokey buzzer on the middle dropper. Best days fishing I've had in a long time.
Beautiful water with lots of fish rising today. Staff are helpful and boats are well maintained.
Would just like to thank all the great staff at Ladybower fisheries on behalf of all the BLESMA participants this week...... Not only were you all great fun, you was all very professional and very knowledgeable. I can honestly speak for all of us that we enjoyed every moment........
Well done guys!
Any persons contemplating fly fishing and your near these guys, get yourself down there, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
War of the Roses,yet another opportunity to attend this well stocked and maintained fishery thanks to Geoff and his team. See you at the next match.
This is a real chalanging water for me as I'm mostly a river angler but recently got into still water fly fishing. Every time Iv been it's been wild but I prefer it when conditions make you think about your approach. Iv caught some beautiful trout and these fish in here don't half scrap. All the staff in the lodge are very friendly and approachable and offer their input on methods. I'd recommend this venue to proper fly fisherman
The staffs is very friendly and helpful, it's good value for whole or half day fishing. Beautiful place to fish and am definitely coming back to there again!
One of the best fly fisheries around. The staff all help.you make you feel at home and the lads that fish at Ladybower help you that makes feel more confident and surrounding are stunning and wild life and gets better and better thankyou jeff and all lads Frank lol
Must be not only the most picturesque venue in the UK but rapidly becoming one of the best fisheries as well. Excellent knowledgable staff and top quality stock.
Ladybower is such a beautiful place to walk and fish , I absolutely love it
I'm still learning with this year being my second full year fly fishing.
The Ladybower team have been a great help and improved my fishing and catch rates throughout this season.
Great fishing surrounded by beautiful scenery with Rainbows and Blue trout hard fighting fish stocked on a regular basis ranging from a few pounds to over 15 pounds and wild brown trout to fish for.
A very friendly and helpful fishery
Had a good days fishing,Topping fish in the afternoon were particularly exiting,they were not always easy to spot in the ripple but the rewards were great with fast and furious takes on the drys.Daddy longlegs did it for me.2 fish out . 1 fish off . Numerous missed chances.
All in all a good day out.
Had a fantastic day out on a boat, lost a couple of fish but that didn't spoil the day and the staff are brilliant, very helpful and friendly.
Great time last Saturday as newbie to fly fishing. Friendly welcome by Geoff, Lofty, Gordon, Phil. Had two free tuition sessions, one with Geoff then Alex (Orvis instructor) from the Bakewell fly fishing centre and spent an enjoyable 3 hours practical theory and casting techniques. Everyone more than willing to assist and share advice. Can't thank them all enough for their help and enthusiasm. Looking forward to going back as often as I can, to eventually catch something. Cheers chaps. ;-)
Great day at Ladybower. Friendly staff and a good quality boat with motor. Caught some hard fighting fish. Beautiful scenery and all at a very fair price. I'll be back soon.
Fishing it's socks off at the moment. Credit to Geoff and the boys for a well run fishery. The effort that goes into making this a great fishery is above and beyond.
The results of all the hard graft and dog days of summer are paying off.
There have been many doubters (including myself) but credit must go to the team.
Geoff and the boys are putting the customer first and hopefully the public will respond accordingly. The fish are certainly in a cooperative mood.
Give it a try. Best chance of a double figure fish around here without paying exorbitant prices.
Fantastic fishery, helpful staff, and brilliant scenery! Thanks to Jeff, Jake, Lofty and Lee for all the help this weekend
Fantastic fishery first time there this year two over 8lbs plus two around 2lbe plus 2 Browns over 2lbs very helpful staff fantastic scenery as well will be back soon. Ian brearley
Fantastic day out today for 6 new to fly fishing 4 under 16 year olds. The free Training was faultless with easy to under stand instructions. We hired 6 rods a boat and all equipment required were all top quality. With 6 new to fly fishing 4 of us cought our first ever fish. 3 from shore and 1 from the boat.
All of us had a fantastic day out and would highly recommend Ladybower Fisheries. 😁👍
Excellent first day back! Hope the good fishing continues through the season. Lots out around the 5lb mark and a 14.1lb caught from the bank
Brilliant days fishing at Ladybower today sharing a boat with my buddy Lyn. We had 20 between us, mainly drifting across the main basin. I fished a midge tip, washing line style with an orange fab on the point which took a few. Most fish fell to an okey dokey buzzer on the middle dropper. Best days fishing I've had in a long time.
Beautiful water with lots of fish rising today. Staff are helpful and boats are well maintained.