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Tom's Pool, Corfe Castle
I am no expert on fishing in Dorset and would love for a local angler to re-write this intro. However, I have fished in several lakes in the county and can vouch for its wealth of coarse fishing venues and angling clubs. There are plenty of day ticket ponds and lakes as well as lake complexes controlled by clubs. There are many rivers too with some having runs of seatrout such as the Frome.

Moreover, there are fast flowing chalk streams to excite flyfishermen and slower clear waters holding chub and barbel.My late father-in-law fished several lakes within reach of Bournemouth and never had a bad days fishing. He was fond of telling people that he had been fishing for 85 years and was still learning. He introduced me to small carp pools, larger coarse lakes and even small rivers where I failed miserably to connect with barbel. But Dorset is Hardy's county and its countryside is so typically English it is hard to feel despondent when the fish don't bite as the rolling hills and swaying oaks keep your spirits up and many a bite is missed while being distracted by birdsong or butterflies, dragonflies and dappled shade on a warm summer day.

Stour

Formerly held the record for Roach - 4lb 3oz 0dr (1.899 kilos) [1990: R N Clarke] [now exceeded by 1 ounce!]

Blandford - Arthur Conyers

Shop
3 West Street Blandford Dorset DT11 7AW - 01258 452307 - We stock a range of equipment from major fishing companies covering the sea, coarse, and game fishing...

Blandford Forum - T M Fishing Tackle

Unit 4 Greyhound Square, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7EB - 01258 459404

Bournemouth - Bournemouth Fishing Lodge

http://www.bournemouthfishinglodge.co.uk
904 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH9 2DV - 01202 514345 - Bournemouth fishing lodge is a family run business situated in Mooredown Bournemouth. We have been established since the early 1970’s. we have a modern tidy welcoming store, and more importantly a good knowledge on the local fishing in the area. We stock all the latest tackle and stock some of the newest companies on the market...

Bournemouth - Christchurch Angling Centre

http://christchurchangling.co.uk
7 Castle Parade, Iford Bridge, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 6SH - 01202 480520 - Christchurch Angling centre is Bournemouth's largest fishing tackle shop. Established for around 30 years and at present managed by Tom with his 3 staff. A wide range of fishing tackle is always in stock, from fresh & frozen sea baits & carp baits, to rods, reels, line, end tackle, clothing, beach buddies, carp shelters...

Bournemouth - Tackle 914

Shop
Tackle 914 is an independent tackle supplier with a retail shop in Bournemouth. It was set up by local angler Andy Hardman with the intention to supply realistically priced tackle and accessories, to the average angler...

Bournemouth - Yesterday Tackle & Books

42 Clingan Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5PZ - 01202 476586

Bridport - Angling Centre West Bay

http://www.fishto.net
10a West bay Bridport Dorset DT6 4EL - 01308421800 - enquires@fishto.net

Christchurch - Davis Fishing Tackle

http://www.davistackle.co.uk
Davis Fishing Tackle - 71 - 75 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QE - mail@davistackle.co.uk - 01202 485169 or 0845 166 8038

Christchurch - Pro Tackle

258 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2BJ - 01202 484518

Cosmore - Revels Tackle Shop

Shop
Our shop covers some 1000sq ft and is situated just 100 yards from our complex of 7 Coarse fishing lakes. Click the link at the top of this page to view all about our day ticket fishery...

Dorchester - Top Floor Tackle

Surplus International - 12 Hardy Arcade, Dorchester - 01305 250200

Dorchester - Dorchester Angling Centre

1 Nappers Court, Charles Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1EE - 01305 261261

Dorset Fishing Rods

http://www.dorsetfishingrods.co.uk
Custom Fishing Rods, Repairs & Refurbishments - I am a custom Rod Builder on the outskirts of Dorchester in Dorset. I provide a professional service to anglers for custom rod building of high quality specifications to meet your requirements...

Ferndown - Anglingwear

http://www.anglingwear.co.uk
1 Compton Crescent Ferndown Dorset BH22 0BZ - 07980 123026 - info@anglingwear.co.uk - We specalise in supplying fishing clothing with club/shop logos on...

Lyme Regis - The Tackle Box

The Tackle Box, Lyme Regis, Dorset - 01297 443373

Poole - A C Angling

4, Victoria Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH12 3BB - 01202 734451 - s.andrews@btconnect.com

Poole - Castaways

78 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH14 9BN - 01202 739202

Poole - Poole Sea Angling Centre

http://www.pooleseaanglingcentre.co.uk
‘Poole Sea Angling Centre’ is a main agent for ‘Abu’, ‘Shakespeare’ and ‘Masterline’ and also stocks other major brands of sea angling equipment. There is always a superb selection of quality rods, reels, tackle and accessories available for shore and boat fishing at extremely competitive prices. Fresh bait is available daily.

Poole - Sea Fishing Poole

Shop
Fishermans Dock, The Quay, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HJ - 01202 679666 - The shop is situated at the eastern end of Poole Quay and is available to both book fishing trips and buy bait and tackle...

Poole - Wessex Angling Centre

http://www.wessexangling.co.uk
We are a large fishing tackle distributor located at 319-321 Wimborne Road, Poole Dorset on the south coast of England, Our shop was established here in 1991 as it is very central and offers convenient off-street parking. We endeavour to supply top quality products to our customers and a small selection of our suppliers include: - Daiwa, Greys, Abu, Shimano, Shakespeare, Zziplex, Century, Ron Thompson, Preston Innovations, Sundridge, Fox, Korda, Nash, Browning, Drennan for most of which are premier dealers...

Ringwood - Ringwood Tackle

5 The Bridges, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1EA - 01425 475155

Stalbridge - C.C. Moore & Co Ltd - Quality Bait Supplies

http://www.ccmoore.com
C.C. Moore & Co Ltd is a long-established family company based around an old watermill on the banks of the River Stour in Dorset, with over 150 years of trading in the animal feed and milling industry. Our experience in animal nutrition and feed formulation, combined with a passion for angling, has enabled us to develop high nutrient value baits for coarse fishing...

Swanage - Swanage Angling Centre

http://www.swanageangling.com
6 High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2NT - 01929 424989 - brewer@swanageangling.com - We would like to welcome you to Swanage Angling centre - the Purbeck's Premier Tackle Shop. We have been successfully running the shop since 2002. Catering summer & winter dealing mainly with sea fishing but holding small amounts of coarse & fly fishing equipment...

Todber - Todber Manor Tackle Shop

http://www.todbermanor.co.uk/shops.html
We have a well-stocked tackle and bait shop on site. Major brands include: venture, korda, nash, fox, trakker, century, jrc, berkley, solar, atomic, armalead, shimano, gardner, esp, daiwa, matrix, kryston, mcf, primus, enterprise tackle, angling technics, viper, hummingbird, pro logic, preston, maver, drennan, map, boss, mustad, kamasan, ron thompson, okuma, mosella, korum, dynamite baits, nutrabaits, mainline, richworth, van den eynde, sensas, specialist baits, bcuk, cats'n'dogs, trout pellet, bread crumb, frozen deadbait and boilies. We also stock fresh bait, caster, pinkie, maggot and worm...

Verwood - Advanta Angling Ltd

http://www.advantaltd.com
Purely for the game fishing enthusiast Advanta not only manufacture rods but produce a finished product that is second to none in design and practical usage. Advanta Angling Ltd also stock an impressive range of big game reels, lures, rigging, accessories and even clothing. With over 40 years experience, it is a wealth of practical knowledge to call on... Advanta Angling Ltd., 2 Station Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PU - Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1202 827220

Wareham - Purbeck Angling

28, South Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LU - 01929 550770

Weymouth - Angler's Tackle Store

64 Park Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DE - 01305 782624

Weymouth - Reels & Deals

http://www.reelsanddeals.co.uk
61b St Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8EQ - 01305 787848 - We stock a large variety of fishing accessories and equipment. Whatever your needs, or wherever you fish, we're likely to have what you need..

Weymouth - Sticky Sharp Rigs

Southview Road, Weymouth, Dorset - 01305 783875 - The aim of Sticky Sharp Rigs is very simple. To produce rigs which are effective, reliable and easy to use for a competitive and affordable price...

Weymouth - Weymouth Angling Centre

http://www.weymouthangling.com
Old Harbour House, 24, Trinity Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8TJ - 01305 777771 - contact@weymouthangling.com - Weymouth Angling Centre is a specialist sea angling shop and we are totally committed to giving a quality service and complete customer satisfaction. Weymouth Angling Centre has been operating since 1996 and has won many accolades in that time, including being voted top tackle shop by the readers of both Sea Angler and Sea Angling News...

Wimbourne - Wessex Angling Centre

http://www.wessexangling.co.uk
319 - 321 Wimborne Road, Oakdale, Wimbourne, Dorset BH15 3DH - 01202 668244 - sales@wessexangling.co.uk

Wyke Regis - Denning Tackle and Guns Ltd

114 Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset. DT4 9AD - 01305 783145 - Paul & Carol Phillips have been the proprietors of this family run business since May 2003 and re-stocked the shop with many different products including brand names: Abu, Daiwa, Century, Zziplex, Mustad, Leeda, Ron Thompson, Drennan, Scierra, Tiga and Ian Golds for Sea, coarse and game...

Amherst Lodge Fly Fishery - Raymonds Hill

http://www.amherstlodge.com/fishing.htm
Satellite View
Set in 140 acres of outstanding natural beauty near Lyme Regis on the Dorset / Devon border, Amherst Lodge is an idyllic fly fishing hideaway. On the valley floor, six shimmering freshwater trout lakes are fed by the River Lym. 01297 442 773.

Buckland Newton Lake

Satellite View
A Secluded 1.5 acre, tree lined lake in the Beautiful Dorset countryside, with depths of 6ft and a small island with steep shelves against it.

Coking Farm Fishery - Gillingham

Fishery
Satellite View
Coking Farm Fishery is a well-managed course fishery in North Dorset with the lakes together totalling over 20 acres, and is home to the Coking Farm Caravan Park. The fishery consists of 5 well-stocked lakes catering for everyone from the serious match angler to the weeklong session carp angler wishing to pit his wits against the wariest of carp. There is a lake to cater for everybody’s taste and preferred method of fishing...

Crooked Willows Farm Lake - Mannington

Satellite View
...Based on my few visits to the venue the roach, rudd and bream are fairly abundant and will come to float fished or feedered maggots. Connecting with the bigger stuff is more of a challenge though, although bread, meat and worms tend to outperform sweetcorn for the carp and bigger bream and the carp can also be taken off the top...

Heath Lake - Warmwell

http://www.d-das.com/page_locations.asp?id=5
Satellite View
DDAS water.

Lodge Lake - Kingcombe

Lake
Satellite View
DDAS now have exclusive use of this 2.5 acre water.

Luckfield Lake - Broadmayne

http://www.d-das.com/page_locations.asp?id=10
Satellite View
DDAS have exclusive rights to this lake...

Lyon's Gate Lakes - Cerne Abbas

Information
Satellite View.
Set in a caravan park, near the famous Cerne Abbas Giant, Lyons Gate offers five fishing lakes varying in size and fish species. The lake nearest the Gate House offers some good car fishing with fish up to 20lb, with many mid sized around....

Pallington Lakes Fishery - Pallington Heath

Information
Satellite View
The 25 acre site is made up of three lakes totaling 14 acres of water. Each spring-fed lake is highly individual with a host of features such as deep margins, gravel bars and islands. This makes for a wonderful natural fishing environment that is both beautiful and a challenge to anglers...

Revels Fishery - Cosmore

Fishery
Satellite View
Revels Fishery is set deep in the Dorset country side 9 miles from both Sherborne in one direction and the county town of Dorchester in the other. The fishery consists of 7 day ticket fishing lakes extensively stocked with coarse fish, 2 local Trout Fly lakes and a further 3 exclusive Coarse lakes, a large on site tackle shop stocked with an extensive range of equipment Coarse, Sea and Game inlcuding live Coarse and Sea baits and we also offer self catering holiday accommodation...

River Brue

http://www.d-das.com/page_locations.asp?id=3
DDAS control one section of this small river...

River Frome

http://www.d-das.com/page_locations.asp?id=2
DDAS control several sections for coarse fishing but the Game Fish are controlled differently...

River Piddle

http://www.goflyfishing.co.uk/beats.html
Wessex Chalk Streams Ltd control a number of beats - The Game Conservancy chose the Piddle at Tolpuddle as the site for a six year population study on wild brown trout and research into habitat improvement measures; a great compliment to us and a wonderful endorsement of our management policy over the last twenty five years. In recent years Wessex Water PLC, the Game Conservancy Trust and the Environment Agency have implemented various highly beneficial schemes to reduce abstraction and enhance the river habitat. The fly life here is excellent, with the cream of the fishing starting with early Olives and Hawthorns followed by the Mayfly. Sport often picks up again in the Autumn, with late hatches of Olives and Sedges...

River Stour

http://www.d-das.com/page_locations.asp?id=1
Dorchester & District Angling Society control several sections...

River Stour - Grove Farm Meadow

Fishery
Satellite View
Grove Farm Meadow is located on the Christchurch bank of the famous Dorset Stour River. Fish caught on our stretch include specimen Barbel up to 16 lb, good size Chub up to 7lb, Bream, large Pike and Perch, and superb condition Roach up to 2lb. The occasional Carp also put in an appearance on this lovely stretch...

Riverside Lakes - Horton

http://www.riverside-lakes.co.uk
Satellite View
01202 821212 - Set in 22 acres of East Dorset countryside, Riverside Lakes consists of three very different lakes fully stocked with mature fish including some great 18-22lb Mirror & Common Carp varieties. For something different there are also some very large greedy Koi that can be fished easily. Alongside these monsters are classic Roach, Tench, Bream, Rudd, Perch and some large feisty eels to catch you out...

Sharnhill Green

http://www.d-das.com/page_locations.asp?id=11
Satellite View
DDAS water - 2 small but very pleasant Lakes in open countryside...

The Wrackleford Estate – Fly-fishing

http://www.wrackleford.co.uk
Satellite View
Set in the heart of the peaceful Sydling Valley the Estate has recently landscaped the lake from what used to be watercress beds. The crystal clear waters are fed by the artesian boreholes straight from the chalk ground water…

Thorneys Copse Lake

Website
Satellite View
Season Tickets from Justin on 07920 741918 - A Waterscape Management fly-fishing venue....

Todber Manor Fishery - Todber

http://www.todbermanor.co.uk
Satellite View
Six day ticket lakes, 3 specimen lakes and three mixed coarse fisheries, which are good enough to have hosted the British Carp championship. The fishery also has a tackle shop and cottages to rent...

Tolpuddle - Tolpuddle Trout Lakes

Lakes
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Richard Slocock - Lawrences Farm, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset DT27HF - 01305 848460 - sally.slocock@virgin.net

Wally’s Lakes - Osmington Mills

http://www.weymouthcamping.com/fishing.html
Satellite View
Rosewall is a family run camping park, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast , in the hamlet of Osmington Mills five miles east of Weymouth. Two developing lakes...

West Compton Manor Lakes - West Compton

http://www.westcomptonmanor.co.uk/6.html
Satellite View
Once beautifully landscaped, the two lakes which form part of West Compton Manor estate in West Dorset, are currently under going a refurbishment program to return them to their original condition...

Albion Sea Fishing Club

http://www.albionsfc.co.uk
We are a fairly small Sea Angling Club located in Poole, Dorset, adjacent to some of the best sea angling the south has on offer. We meet at The New Inn which is situated approximately 1 mile from the famous Poole Harbour…

Blandford & District Angling Club

PALSWINDMILLRD@TESCO.NET
Mr Peter Brundish, Secretary, 10 Windmill Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7HG - Tel: 01258 453545

Christchurch & District Fishing Club

http://www.cadfc.co.uk
113 Gladstone Road East, Boscombe, Dorset BH7 6HE - 01202 779036 - Christchurch & District Sea Fishing Club has been established for 82 years. We have a range of anglers from beginners to international standard. We welcome anglers of all ages to join Our very helpful and sociable club...

Christchurch Angling Club

http://christchurchac.org.uk
21d Magnolia House, Stour Road ,Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1PL - 01202 480009 - secretary@christchurchac.co.uk

Dartmouth Angling and Boating Association

http://www.dartmouthanglingclub.co.uk
We are a small club based in Dartmouth in the heart of the South Hams in Devon…

Dorchester & District Angling Society

http://www.d-das.com
The Society caters for all age groups from 10 years upwards, with reduced rates for Disabled Persons, Senior Citizens, Juniors and Partners. DDAS has rights to over 14 miles of river on the Stour, Frome, Brue, Parrett & Isle, plus exclusive rights to Lakes at Warmwell, Kingcombe (with a BDAA approved disabled anglers platform), Buckland Newton, Alton Pancras and Luckfield Lake at Broadmayne. Members can also fish the prolific Revels complex to the North of Dorchester free of charge...

Dorchester Fishing Club

http://www.grhe.co.uk
Admin@grhe.co.uk - The Club is a private one, founded in 1877, of approximately fifty-nine members and six Town Rod subscribers. The Club's waters consist of about 7 miles of wild brown trout & grayling fishing in the main River Frome, River Cerne and River Piddle, together with attendant carriers and side streams. The waters extend both above and below the town of Dorchester and the Club employs a part-time keeper...

Dorset Conservation Sea Angling Club

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/b.terrey/
Now Closed

Poole Bay Small Boat Angling Club

http://www.pbsbac.co.uk
We are a small club established to promote safety at sea and small boat angling. We have in excess of 150 members with over 90 boats. Members keep their boats on trailers, swinging moorings and pontoon berths. Boat sizes range from small outboard driven dinghies up to a maximum length of 35'. The club aims to cater for the needs of sea anglers fishing from small boats within Club waters that extend from St Catherine's Point in the East to Portland Bill in the West...

Sturminster and Hinton Angling Association

http://www.s-haa.co.uk
S Dimmer 38 Grosvenor Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2PN - The Association's charges are modest. For the princely sum of £15 a visiting adult (Junior under 16 is £3.00) can purchase a weekly ticket but we would prefer you paid a little more and become a season ticket member as this allows access to 2 still water fisheries and exchange ticket waters at no extra charge...

Swanage and District Angling Club

Peveril Slipway, Swanage, Dorset

Wareham & District Angling Society

c/o Purbeck Angling Centre, 8 South Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LU Contact Deano Watts - TEL 01929 550770

Weymouth Angling Society

http://www.weymouthanglingsociety.com
S Atkinson - Angling Centre, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8NF - membership@weymouthanglingsociety.co.uk - Since it’s inauguration in 1900, The Weymouth Angling Society has endeavoured to bring about and facilitate a high standard of fishing and fishing competitions. With Weymouth’s unique natural surroundings, which include, Chesil Beach, Portland Harbour, Portland Harbour Breakwater (This of course being man made.), Weymouth Beach, The Stone Pier, The Pleasure Pier,(These also being engineered and man made to aid safe berthing and protection of shipping and small boats.), Weymouth...

Wilts & Dorset Angling Club

http://www.wiltsdorsetanglingclub.com
We are a small and friendly fishing club who enjoy both the competition element of the sport and the club social life. We enjoy competition fishing on boats, shore and lakes...

Wimborne and District Angling Club

http://www.wimborneanglingclub.co.uk
Contact the Secretary - WDAC, PO Box No. 6632, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AH - We were formed in 1951 to promote the pleasures of angling and to access as many waters as practical for our members. We at present have 17 lakes on our books some of which we share usage but the majority we have exclusive access. We also have about 15 miles of the Dorset Stour, 1 mile of the Hampshire Avon and a mile of Trout Carrier Stream adjacent to the Avon. We have waters to suit a whole range of angler's, be they pleasure, match, specimen or game.,,

Wylye Fly Fishing Club

W J P Price 
Apple Tree Cottage, Huntingford, Gillingham, Dorset

Yedlington Piscatorial Society

Secretary, 2 The Old Bakery, Broadwindsor, Dorset DT8 3RU

Yeovil and Sherborne Angling Association

http://www.ysaa-online.co.uk

Dorset Coastal Cottages

Cottages
Dorset is well served for fishing enthusiasts whether it be fly-fishing on quiet rivers, good sport on stocked lakes, surf casting from beaches and coves or boat based sea-angling trips from Weymouth, Swanage and Lyme Regis...

Revels Fishery Caravans

http://www.revelsfishery.fsbusiness.co.uk/accomodation.htm

Todber Manor Holiday Cottages

http://www.todbermanor.co.uk/cottages.html
Our cottages have been converted from farm buildings and are set around a courtyard. Each cottage is self contained with a fully fitted kitchen including a full size cooker, microwave and a refrigerator with small freezer compartment. Our cottages are available all year round and their heating and double glazing make them ideal for winter breaks.

West Compton Manor B&B

http://www.westcomptonmanor.co.uk/2.html
West Compton Manor is a country house bed and breakfast in Dorset. Situated between Bridport and Dorchester, we could be described as a rural bed and breakfast as we're surrounded by stunning countryside, but are in fact only moments from the A35 and wonderful tourist attractions such as the beaches of Burton Bradstock and West Bay. The lakes are available for all of the residents of West Compton and their guests to enjoy...

Amherst Lodge Fly Fishing Tuition

http://www.amherstlodge.com
If you would like to find out more about fly fishing tuition, please speak directly to the instructor by telephoning 07765 817 206 or (evenings only: 01460 66825).

CarpitRight

http://www.carpitright.co.uk
CarpitRight has been established to ensure that new anglers and those coming into still water course fishing from a different discipline are able to get the most from their sport in the safest way possible, for themselves, the fish and the enviroment. It is also a good way to try carp fishing or any other still water discipline, get good advice on the equipment needed without having to buy all the exspensive tackle first. All coaching sessions take place on our own private lake in the heart of the Dorset country side. Coaching session are designed to suit you. Improve your water craft, fishing skills & boost your confidence. 4 hour- single day- 24-48-72hour or a whole week (Mon-Fri)...

Tony King's Fishing

http://www.tkfishing.co.uk
Fly fishing courses offered at Wessex Chalkstreams - Below you will find an outline of suggested fishing courses any can be adjusted to suit individual needs. Including a number of Salt water options including fishing from a fully (MCA) licensed boat. To view some the of river beats and lakes available at Wessex Chalkstreams visit www.goflyfishing.co.uk

Total Fly Fishing

http://www.totalflyfishing.co.uk
12 - 14 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP - The Directors, James Mills and David Griffiths, both Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors and accredited members of the Hardy Greys Academy of Instructors, will continue to provide tuition in all aspects of fly fishing for the absolute beginner to advanced fly fishers. We focus on tailor-made individual casting lessons, introduction to entomology and fly-tying, guided fishing, and escorted trips abroad and in the UK. Our trout and salmon casting instruction is undertaken from our platforms on a beautiful private lake at Fonthill Gifford in Wiltshire...

Angling at West Bay

http://www.westbay.co.uk/activities/fishing.php
Fishing at West Bay has been a historical trade through the centuries. Indeed, small fishing boats can still be seen unloading their catch at the harbourside, closely watched by hovering seagulls waiting for the chance of a free meal. Other boats can be hired to take enthusiastic sea anglers out into Lyme Bay with the opportunity of an experienced local to direct them to good fishing grounds...

Chiswell (Chesil Beach)

Chesil Beach is located between Weymouth and the Isle of Portland. Chiswell is the Portland end of the beach, where the bay turns from the famous pebbles to rocky outcrops. It is also sometimes known as Cove...

Henistbury Head - Southbourne

The main fishing marks at Henistbury Head are the Groyne ( at the end of the headland) and the beaches on either side. A reef runs off the coast to the east of the groyne and you need good casting ability to get to the far side of it, but if you are a good caster this can allow you excellent sport. Notably wrasse...

Holes Bay - Poole

View of the bay is interesting with many boats moored on the opposite bank to which most people fish from. The primary fishing location is on the grass bank by the cycle/footpath. It can be quite bracing as this bank faces into the prevailing wind. Likewise in the summer it can be quite a suntrap, so take the appropriate clothing and sunblock. If you have access to a boat then the main channel is an option which produces the larger fish. The main fish is Sea Bass, but some flatties and mackrel are not uncommon...

Sandbanks

The best fishing tends to be on the Studland side of the ferry fishing channel, though the groins on the Poole side can provide good fish ( particuarly wrasse in the rocks), but this area is very weedy, especially in the summer...

Swanage Pier

http://www.swanagepiertrust.com
...Others come to the Pier with rod and line. The far end of the Pier being a popular spot to relax and have a days angling. During the summer months, boats operate from the Pier to Bournemouth, Poole, the Isle of Wight and along the Purbeck Heritage Coast...

Weymouth Angling & Fishing

http://www.weymouthangling.f9.co.uk/
This site is intended to be a guide for sea anglers who want to do some fishing in and around Weymouth but, at the same time, have other members of the family to consider. It is not a tutorial on sea angling baits, rigs or tactics for catching fish. The 'marks' mentioned may not always be the most favoured by the local sea anglers but are easily accessible and have facilities for parking, refreshments and toilets nearby...

Lyme Regis - Amaretto III

http://www.lymeregis.com/amaretto/
The Amaretto experience is very much based upon light line sporting angling and fish conservation. Charters can be arranged for sport fishing inshore; wreck fishing, reef fishing and even fly fishing...

Lyme Regis - Marie F

http://www.lymeregis.com/marief
The Marie F is a fully licensed angling charter boat operating from Lyme Regis, Dorset. The vessel carries full safety equipment including childrens life jackets...

Lyme Regis - Pegasus

http://lymebaycharters.com
We are one of Lyme Regis's premier deep sea fishing companies. 1 of our 2 boats are moored in the famous Lyme Regis Harbour located on the famous Jurassic coast and are available to go out fishing at any time...

Poole - Aries II

http://www.aries2.co.uk
She is powered by a 90hp.Ford 4D.and is fitted out with all the modern electronics and safety equipment. The boat has a M.C.A.certificate category 4, (20 mile from any safe haven) and a licence to carry 10 persons (8 anglers + 2 crew). There is an on-board toilet and a hot kettle...

Poole - Aries II

http://www.1kpl.com/aries2/
Hi, Welcome aboard ARIES II - My name is Duncan, I am the owner/skipper, let me introduce you to the boat, which is a purpose built for angling. She is powered by a 90hp.Ford 4D.and is fitted out with all the modern electronics and safety equipment. The boat has a M.C.A.certificate category 4, (20 mile from any safe haven) and a licence to carry 10 persons (8 anglers + 2 crew). There is an on-board toilet and a hot kettle...

Poole - Beowulf Charters

Information
Beowulf is a 38' catamaran charter boat, specifically customised for the needs of scuba divers and anglers. Powered by two Caterpillar 350hp turbo diesels, Beowulf can reach inshore and offshore sites with ease, safety and comfort...

Poole - Crimson Tide

http://www.crimsontidecharters.co.uk
Crimson Tide is a 42ft catapult catamaran with twin 400hp computerised Iveco diesel engines giving 28knt giving 20knt cruise and fully fitted out for charter fishing.With toilet,fish finder, radar, VHF radio and all and all required safety equipment and insulated fish hold to keep your catch fresh, she was launched in May 2007...

Poole - Danny Boy II

http://www.dannyboy2.co.uk
Danny Boy 2 is owned and run by Terry Allen. He has over 12 years experience in the marine industry and has built a reputation for customer satisfaction. He is a qualified RYA/MCA Yatchmaster Offshore with a 60 mile COP, MCA Boatmaster and a member of Professional Boatmans Association and the National Federation of Charter Skippers. As well as these professional qualifications Terry also holds his First Aid, Sea Survival and Radio Operators License.

Poole - Lady Betty

http://www.pooleangling.co.uk
The Lady Betty is a 32' traditionally constructed mahogany boat, built in Poole, and which has operated for many years as a charter angling boat. She is licensed and insured for 12 persons and operates under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) code of practice for charter boats. Consequently a life-raft, full emergency and personal safety equipment (lifejackets, first aid kit, etc.) is carried...

Poole - Ocean Blue Charters

http://www.pooleseaanglingcentre.co.uk
‘Ocean Blue Charters’ caters for both experienced anglers and beginners who wish to go boat fishing. Full day, half day and evening trips can be arranged for groups, individual anglers or families. If required, rods and tackle can be hired. Experienced skippers will help and advise anglers and free tuition is available. All boats have onboard WC’s.

Poole - Random Harvest Charters

http://www.randomharvestcharters.co.uk
Random Harvest Charters specialises in One Day Charters for Inshore, Midchannel, Wreck or Bass Fishing. Evening Trips during the summer month are available on request. During the winter season we offer Cod and Flounder Fishing...

Poole - Rapid Fisher II

http://www.deepseafishingpoole.co.uk
Built by skipper Paul Smith, Rapid Fisher II is a specialist deep sea fishing boat based in Poole, Dorset and is available to sea anglers for charter fishing trips all year round, in local waters, the Isle of Wight and trips to Alderney...

Poole - Rocket Charters

http://www.rocket.eu.com
Mr Trevor Small R.Y.A Offshore yachtmaster and commercially endorsed skipper son of a sea fairing family with 40 years spent at sea. The company aim is to encourage an understanding of the sea, whilst also promoting safety and enjoyment...

Poole - Sea Fishing Poole

Charters
Established for more than 40 years we specialize in fishing trips for both experienced anglers and beginners. Charters, individuals and families are all welcome for 3hour and all day trips with our friendly experienced skippers who are happy to help and advise.

Poole - Sha-King Charters

http://www.divingstyles.co.uk
Wreck and reef/bank fishing in and offshore fishing. 3 to 5 day channel island trips. Cod, Bass whatever you wish.

Poole - Silver Spray

http://www.silverspraycharters.com
Silver Spray is a modern motor catamaran offering angling charter trips from Poole, Dorset. Having a fast boat we can easily reach the mid channel wrecks and the channel islands. Operating from Poole the productive grounds off the Isle of Wight and Purbecks are within easy reach. While Poole Bay provides sheltered fishing opportunities. Have a safe, fun sports angling trip on Silver Spray, a purpose built angling catamaran leaving from Poole Quay...

Poole - True Blue

http://www.truebluefishing.co.uk
True Blue is an 11 metre factory built Southboats Catamaran, powered by twin Iveco 280HP engines. She provides a fast, spacious and stable platform for up to 12 passengers for angling, corporate charter, family days afloat, general sight seeing and bird watching, or as a platform for spectating sporting events and other attractions...

West Bay - Christine Anne

http://www.westbayfishing.net
The 'Christine Anne' is a traditional fishing boat that incorporates the latest electronic navigation, fish-finding and safety equipment. Registered and fully licensed to carry up to eight passengers...

Weymouth - Duchess II

http://www.deepsea.co.uk/boats/duchess
Deepsea.co.uk is the UK directory for angling , diving and commercial charter boats providing sea angling trips , diving trips , other leisure trips and light commercial work..

Weymouth - Jurassic Fishing

http://www.jurassicfishing.co.uk
Based in Weymouth, Jurassic Fishing offers a friendly and personal service to all fishermen, families and holiday-makers...

Weymouth - Lady Godiva

http://www.weymouth-angling.co.uk
Looking for Weymouth Charter Boats? Deep sea fishing trips from Weymouth aboard the Angling Charter Boat Lady Godiva can be arranged by using one of the contacts on the website or you can book on-line by using the Booking form, Weymouth Angling Charter Boats are the most modern and best equipped charter boats in the UK, the Weymouth Angling Charter Boat fleet is also the largest in the UK...

Weymouth - Outrage Charters

http://www.outrage-charters.co.uk
...Best fish from Sundays trip on the Shambles Bank was this 10lb Turbot caught by Ben Prosser from Andover. Ben must have stepped in something, as he managed to catch 2 Turbot and a 5lb Plaice...

Weymouth - Peace and Plenty

http://www.boatangling.com
Peace and Plenty is a purpose built South Boats Catamaran. She is 36 feet long with a 16 feet beam and is a very stable fishing platform. Her primary role is to cater for the modern angler who doesn't mind going long distances but wants to do it quickly and comfortably, Peace & Plenty carries many angling parties to the channel island of Alderney and to allow her to make the journey from Weymouth to Alderney in a short a time as possible...

Weymouth - Tango

http://www.tangoofweymouth.co.uk
Tango is a 40' 750 hp vessel and has been fitted out by owner/skipper Phil Corben who has worked the waters around Weymouth and Portland all his working life, over 25 years...

Chesil Beach Angling Tours

http://www.chesilanglingtours.com
Angling trips on the famous Chesil Beach or the rock marks of Portland under the expert guidance of local angler Pete Hegg, the current British Record Holder for the Ballan Wrasse...

Go Fly Fishing

http://www.goflyfishing.co.uk
Fly Fishing and B&B in beautiful Dorset. A complete holiday service run by Richard and Sally Slocock...

Grosvenor Lodge - Christchurch

http://www.grosvenorlodge.co.uk/
Welcome to a warm welcoming space where you can happily chill out. Owner Yas and her team go to great lengths to maintain Grosvenor Lodge’s unrivalled reputation for hospitality...

Lyons Gate Fishery & Caravan Park - Nr Cerne Abbas

http://www.lyons-gate.co.uk
The four lakes are situated in the centre of the park; each lake is well stocked with a range of fish. 6 species of Carp many 30lb+, Green and Golden Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Chubb, Barble & Golden Orfe...

Royalty View Guest House - Christchurch

http://www.royaltyview.co.uk
The Anglers Guest House run BY Anglers FOR Anglers...

Todber Manor Fisheries - Nr Sturminster Newton

http://www.todbermanor.co.uk
...The Paddock specimen lake is about 2 acres in size with 7 well spaced swims. The head of fish stand at about 70 carp running to 28lb and a good head of Catfish to 84lb...

Portland Fishing

http://www.portlandbill.co.uk/fishing/
Welcome to the only website dedicated to sea fishing around Portland in Dorset. The site is constantly updated and I will be posting regular catch reports from all areas of the island....

The Numpties Guide to Sea Fishing

Dorset
Well, If you're looking for an idyllic summer retreat where the evenings are long and lazy, where the warm gulf breeze gently whispers through the sleepy palm trees, and tropical birds puff out their chests for all to see, then you've been watching too much of the holiday program...

West Dorset Fishing

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Whether you cast a line from the famous Chesil Beach or prefer the quiet of inland lakes, West Dorset will reward you with endless hours of fishing pleasure...

Fly Fishing Breaks

Chalkstream Fly Fishing in Dorset
Fishing Breaks offer the widest selection of the very best chalk stream brown trout dry fly and nymph fishing in the county of Dorset. Thomas Hardy made Dorset his own where the two main rivers of the county interweave through the pages of his Wessex novels, with Tess of the D’Urbervilles buried on the banks of the River Frome...

Back of the Landing Net

http://www.youtube.com/user/spaggage08#p/u/3/qliXqjcFMFo
Episode 29, Back Of The Landing Net. Meadow lake, Osmington...
 
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