The River Churnet is a beautiful freestone river flowing through the spectacular Churnet Valley in Staffordshire, England. A tributary of the River Dove, the Churnet is celebrated among anglers for its exceptional game fishing, particularly for brown trout and grayling, while also offering quality coarse fishing throughout much of its length. The river winds through stunning countryside, passing beneath dramatic architecture and through lush, tree-lined valleys that provide both outstanding scenery and excellent fish habitat. Roughly 10 to 12 yards wide through much of its fishable length, the Churnet features a classic mix of deepish bends, shallow runs, riffles, and pools that support a diverse range of species. The river has undergone significant improvements in water quality over recent decades, evidenced by the return of Atlantic salmon — a remarkable conservation success story for this Staffordshire waterway.