Full Membership
This membership grants unrestricted access to all DCAC club waters, covering both Coarse and Game fishing. It represents the ultimate access to our waters.
Fees for the 2024/2025 Season (April 1st to March 31st)
| Fee Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee | £370 |
| Joining Fee | £380 |
Joining Fee Exemptions:
The £380 Joining Fee is waived for the following applicants:- Members' immediate family
- Applicants aged 18–22
Coarse Membership Tickets
Our coarse tickets provide flexible access to specific DCAC waters and are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Coarse Ticket Options & Prices
| Ticket Type | Price | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Canal | £35 | Canal access only |
| River Idle | £35 | River Idle access only |
| Joint Idle & Canal | £60 | Access to both primary river and canal |
| Full Coarse | £85 | Access to all coarse rivers and stillwaters (excluding night fishing) |
| Full with Night Permit | £105 | Full Coarse access plus night fishing on specific waters |
Water Access Summary (Full Coarse Tickets)
The Full Coarse and Full with Night Permit tickets grant access to the widest selection of waters:
| Water | Full Coarse | Full with Night Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Canal & River Idle | ✔ | ✔ |
| River Trent (Hoveringham, Dr's Surgery, Finger Lake Frontage) | ✔ | ✔ |
| River Derwent (Darley Dale, Allestree, Whatsandwell, Borrowash) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Woodsetts Pond & Finger Lake | ✔ | ✔ |
| Night fishing (Lower Derwent, Dr's Surgery, Darley Dale) | ✔ |
Day Memberships
Our new day membership option offers a flexible and affordable way to experience selected waters from the DCAC catalogue without committing to a full year.
We've partnered with Catch to provide this convenient service. You can purchase a day membership with just a few clicks. Check the Catch platform for current available waters and prices.