Oakwood Park - R. Stour
A great stretch of the River Stour situated on the southern bank downstream of Canford Bridge. Movement along Oakwood Park is relatively easy using the path. Large catches of Roach and Dace can be made.
PERCH 3LBS+ROACH 2LBS+CHUB 6LBSDACE 6oz+
GRAYLING 2LBS
DIRECTIONSDOWNSTREAM ENTRANCE Leave Wimborne on the A349 Poole Road, passing over Canford Bridge.
Park on the roadside in Oakley Lane.
UPSTREAM ENTRANCE Proceed to the top of Oakley Hill and turn left into Oakley Lane by the Willett Arms public house.
Park in Oakley Lane just before Canford School.
Walk down the drive then left along the gravel track, past the boathouse and enter the fishery through the gate on the right.
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.
Oakwood Park and Purchases is closed for leisure fishing on the days when matches take place until after the match is finished unless otherwise agreed by the match officials so that fishing may take place beyond the pegged limits of the match.
Do not obstruct the walkway/cycle path adjacent to the River’s bank in such a way as to prevent its reasonable use.
No bivvies are to be used, and umbrellas may only be used in inclement weather conditions.
Any dog brought to the water by a member must be properly supervised and under control at all times.
HANDY TO KNOWSpecies- Pike 15lb+, Perch 2lb+, Roach 2lb+, Dace & Bleak
Spend 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
This stretch is prone to flooding particularly in the winter months. Be aware of rapidly rising water levels particularly about a day after heavy rain when the ground is already saturated. Flood water will come downstream.
PERMIT APPLICATION
All residents living permanently in the Oakwood Park housing estate, on the north side of Oakley Lane, west of Canford Magna, may join Wimborne and District Angling Club as a licensee for an initial fee of £10 to fish the adjacent stretch of the River Stour only, as shown on Map 17 of the Club's website. The initial membership term is for five years and may then be renewed at no cost so long as the holder still permanently resides at an appropriate address on this housing estate. There are rules that apply which will be sent to you when your permit is issued (together with a map) and are also available online as a pdf below.
Venue Rules