WikiCatchDerwent Reservoir
England, United Kingdom
- reservoir
- 5 species listed
- 53.4167, -1.7460
Derwent Reservoir is a reservoir in England, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 5 fish species for this water, including Northern pike, Common roach, Mirror carp. The nearest other water we map in England is Howden Reservoir, 2.4 km away.
Species at Derwent Reservoir
Map
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Nearby waters
- Howden Reservoirreservoir2.4 km
- River Alportriver3.2 km
- River Westendriver3.7 km
- Ladybower Reservoirreservoir4.0 km
- River Ashopriver5.9 km
- Dale Dike Reservoirreservoir7.0 km
- River Noeriver7.2 km
- Redmires Upper Reservoirreservoir10 km
About Derwent Reservoir
Derwent Reservoir is a reservoir in England, United Kingdom, and one of the still-water destinations covered by WikiCatch's global fishing-spot directory. Lake fishing here generally rewards patient anglers who watch for cruising fish along weed-lines, drop-offs, and shaded banks. Water clarity, wind direction, and time of day all change which lure or bait pattern works best at Derwent Reservoir, so checking conditions before you head out is half the work.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
- For Common roach
When fishing for roach, use light tackle and fine lines for better bite detection.
- For Mirror carp
Pre-baiting your chosen swim for several days prior to fishing can significantly increase your chances of success when targeting mirror carp.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Derwent Reservoir.
Plan Your Trip
Anglers heading to Derwent Reservoir should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for England before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Derwent Reservoir.
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Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.