Chalk stream Fishing

WRACKLEFORD

In recent years the young owner of Wrackleford Estate, Oliver Pope, who is passionate about his shooting and fishing, has made considerable improvements to the fishing. These are great beats if you like a blend of wild but cared for fishing, with a bank to fish from plus sections where wading will bring better results. Most of the beats have little fishing huts and it is very likely you will see Oliver, or his keeper, Mark Valder at some time during your visit. There are seven beats in total, which are either suitable for one or two Rods. They are listed in order starting from the upstream end of the Estate i.e. furthest from Dorchester.

Seven Hatches The entire beat is double bank, however the left bank is prepared throughout. There is a fishing hut set next to the small carrier towards the lower end of the beat. The lower part to this beat is fast flowing, with challenging currents and eddies, as it moves upstream it narrows and deepens with slower moving deep pools. 1 Rod.

Muckleford The entire beat is double bank, however the right bank is prepared throughout.
The lower part to this beat is slow moving, and exceedingly deep with enticing pools under the far bank. The mid section has good runs through the ranunculus, areas that are shallow, but don't be fooled there are some deep pools and large fish here! At the head of the beat is 'Posers Pool' for exhibition casting! 1 Rod.

Stratton A good long beat, with a fishing hut found near the top on the left bank. Two alternative parking options give flexibility if you want to wade or not. A good long meandering beat, straighter and faster near the top, then breaking into long gentle turns with deep pools running to the end. 1-2 Rods.

The Bricks Double bank throughout, however the left hand bank is prepared, but you are able to fish from either. This beat is the delightful original course of the River Frome, reduced in size by the carrier which was built to divert water to the Mill. It is narrow, but deceptively deep with tight twisting turns giving for a very sporting stretch of water. 1 Rod.

The Mill Set between the villages of Bradford Peverell and Stratton, parking is a short walk across the water meadows. There is a fishing hut near the top. Three distinct sections to the beat, the top being fairly open, and clear, the mid section deeper with big meandering turns, and the lowest section faster with good runs. Waders required. 1-2 Rods.

Wrackleford Home beat The entire beat is double bank, centred on a charming little thatched fishing hut. Upstream of the hut the right bank is prepared, and below the left bank.
Upstream of the hut and weir the water is smooth, and deep in wonderful trout holding water. Below the hut the water is shallower, with good runs and eddies. 1-2 Rods.

Gaston Bridge Parking is close to the head of the beat, on Gaston Lane, giving access to a fine beat on the Wrackle, a Frome tributary. Smaller than the Frome it offers a sporting stretch of water meandering over the water meadows. Split by a weir which is overlooked by the fishing hut, with a good pool below, and slower water above. 1 Rod.

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