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 current 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 |
| Coarse | £85 | Access to listed coarse rivers and stillwaters (excluding night fishing) |
| Coarse with Night Permit | £105 | Coarse access plus night fishing on specific waters |
Water Access Summary (Coarse Tickets)
The Coarse and Coarse with Night Permit tickets grant access to the widest selection of waters:
| Water | Coarse | Coarse 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 on 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.