Trout Lake

Peaceful fly fishing on our 5.5 acre trout lake in the heart of the Peak District.

Rainbow & Brown • Bank fishing & boats available

Trout Lake Overview

Press Manor Trout Lake is a beautifully situated 5.5 acre fly fishing lake, set in the Peak District around 5 miles north of Matlock and 6 miles south of Chesterfield.

The lake is well stocked with Rainbow &  Brown trout.

With average stocked fish over 2lb, mainly bank fishing, boat access, and good on-site facilities, it is an ideal setting for a relaxed and rewarding day’s fishing.

Good on-site facilities

  • Parking
  • Disabled friendly access
  • Fishing lodge (opening times vary)
  • Small items of flies and tackle, ask balif
  • Toilets
  • Boats available, evening boats less £3.00

Trout Prices and Opening Times

Choose from full day, evening, catch and release, or 2 trout kill tickets (afterwards it is Catch and Release)

  • Full Day – 2 Trout Ticket — £34.00
  • Full Day – Catch and Release — £24.00
  • Evening – Catch & Release — £21.00
  • Evening – 2 Trout Ticket — £30.00
  • Boat Hire – 2 People (Electric Engine) — £18.00
  • Boat Hire – 2 People (Rowing Boat) — £15.00
Concessions are available for disabled anglers, over 65s and under 16s.
On 2 trout tickets, your first 2 fish are kept, then fishing continues on a catch and release basis up to 18 fish.
 
  • Opening Times
    • Weekdays: 08:30 – Dusk
    • Weekends: 08:00 – Dusk
  • Evening Times:
    • Based on 5 hours before dusk

Trout Fishing Rules

Please follow our trout lake rules to protect fish welfare and ensure enjoyable fishing for everyone

  • Barbless or de-barbed hooks only
  • Artificial flies only.
  • Maximum 3 flies on a cast.
  • No boobies, snakes or stingers.
  • NO wading at all.
  • Fish over 3.5lb and All Brown Trout must be returned reguardless of fish kill tickets.
  • Life jackets must be worn when boat fishing, float tubing or wading.
  • Please fish courteously and respect other lake users.
  • Boats to keep clear of bank anglers.

Trout Lake Gallery

Take a look around the lake, the boats and the trout fishing experience at Press Manor.