Durweston Mill
A peaceful stretch set in beautiful Dorset countryside, The fishery has a mill pool, a weir and both shallows and deep runs which offer a wide variety of fishing challenges.
BREAM 7LBS
CHUB 7LBS
PIKE 15LBS
DIRECTIONSFrom Wimborne take the B3082 until you reach Blandford. Turn right and follow the signs to Stourpaine.
Continue along this road to a set of traffic lights. Turn left onto the A357 to Durweston.
In Durweston take the second turning on the right. Mill Lane. This is almost immediately after Water Lane.
Two parking spaces are available at the Mill for members use (see diagram). Members are requested to leave a note on their windscreen identifying them as WDAC member.
Under no circumstances are members to park at the Mill if the identified spaces are occupied. Instead park at the top of the lane.
FISHERY RULESClosed seasons enforced see rule 2 of the Club’s General Rules of fishing in the Membership Book. No fishing for coarse fish 14th March to 16th June.
Youngsters from the village are permitted to fish the stretch without WDAC membership.
Fishing from dawn until one hour after dusk.
No night fishing.
No dogs.
Do not damage trees or shrubs around the fishery
HANDY TO KNOWSpend some time walking the stretch before fishing to locate the shoals.
Travel light.
Keep an eye on the wind direction if you're intending to float fish. An upstream wind makes control of the float easier.
Check the river levels on the website via the link buttons during the winter months before heading out.
Be aware of livestock in fields.
Please log any sightings of cormorants via the button on the website.