For the first time in living memory Ilsington is available having been a private syndicate for as long as anyone can recall.

With close to 5 miles to discover this is a true wild trout paradise. Trout over 3lbs are regularly caught and parties will often catch thirty fish or more fish between them. With the main river, carriers and the truly delightful North Stream the sheer scope and variety of the fishing is amazing.

From mid-summer salmon and sea trout are regularly caught. Ilsington is also THE place to head for huge grayling having set the British record on three occasions in the past two decades including the latest at 4lb 8oz caught on the fly in February 2019.

Watch the 1:29 minute Directors Cut of CHALK filmed at Ilsington

Ilsington Eco Lodge

The Eco Lodge at Ilsington was completed in 2016, one of the most remarkable buildings of its kind to be built in recent times. This is truly a getaway-from-it-all, set in the beautiful chalkstream water meadows, miles from the nearest habitation. The single storey building is wrapped around the panoramic living area, with amazing views on which you will never see another living soul. The lodge features a large living room, dining area, kitchen, rod room and three en-suite bedrooms. One double and two twins. The centrepiece of the living area is a log burning stove and glass doors that open on to the outside deck. There is excellent Wi-Fi. Dogs are welcome.

The 4 & 7 day rentals include fishing each day at Ilsington and the option (at no extra charge) to travel the 12 miles downstream for salmon and sea trout fishing at Holmewood just above the tidal mark of the River Frome.

Dorchester is our market town with plenty of dining choices though you will be hard pressed to do better that our local The Wise Men.

Eco Lodge
with daily fishing at Ilsington and sea trout/salmon at Holmewood

Brown trout: April 1-September 30.  Grayling: October 1-February 28. Sea trout: April 15-October 31. Salmon: March 15-August 31. Maximum party size six. Not suitable for young children.

To book the Lodge and fishing combined email us or complete the enquiry form. Day rods may be booked online.

For sheer variety the fishing at Wrackleford is hard to better with seven beats that have bank or wading options, plus a good blend of wild fish supplemented by a healthy balance of stocking.

In recent years owner, Oliver Pope, has greatly improved the fishing with easier access, banks that are groomed without being manicured and huts. Six of the beats are on the main River Frome and the seventh on the Gaston Stream.

Each beat is suitable for one or two rods.

Read Trout & Salmon

April 1 - 30

£80 per Rod

May 1 - 15

£125 per Rod

May 16 - June 19

£155 per Rod

June 20 - October 15

£100 per Rod

October 16 - January 31 (Grayling)

£50 per Rod