Purchases and Chissels

These stretches of the Dorset Stour offer the river angler several choices in swims and species to target.  On the right day good catches can be made on a variety of methods and baits.

BREAM 1LBS+

CHUB 6LBS
PIKE 20LBS
DIRECTIONS

  • From Wimborne town centre take the B3073 towards Canford Bottom roundabout

  • After approx. 1 mile turn right onto Brook Road

  • Park in Brook Road

  • Walk to the end of Brook Road, turn left at the river and walk dowstream

  • Access to the fishery is through the gate just past the flyover bridge

FISHERY RULES

  • Coarse season - 16th June - 14th March

  • Toilets - NO

  • Parking (designated parking only) - NO

  • Club Key Needed - NO

  • Night Fishing - NO

  • Disabled Access - NO

  • Guest Tickets Available - YES

HANDY TO KNOW

  • Species- Pike 15lb+ Perch 3lb+ 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.

  • Closed 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.

River Levels - R. Stour
 
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