A peaceful stretch set in beautiful Dorset countryside, The fishery has a mill pool, a weir and both shallows and deep runs which offer a wide variety of fishing challenges.

• From Wimborne take the B3082 until you reach Blandford. Turn right and follow the signs to Stourpaine.
• Continue along this road to a set of traffic lights. Turn left onto the A357 to Durweston.
• In Durweston take the second turning on the right.  Mill Lane. This is almost immediately after Water Lane.
• Two parking spaces are available at the Mill for members use (see diagram). Members are requested to leave a note on their windscreen identifying them as WDAC member.
• Under no circumstances are members to park at the Mill if the identified spaces are occupied. Instead park at the top of the lane.

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 of general rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout.
• Youngsters from the village are permitted to fish the stretch without WDAC membership.
• Fishing from dawn until one hour after dusk.
• No night fishing.
• No dogs.
• Do not damage trees or shrubs around the fishery.

NORTON LANE

THE MILL

DT11 0QD

BANKSIDE FISHING

PARKING

A357

MILL LANE

A350

• 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.

BREAM

Possible top weight  7lbs

CHUB

Possible top weight  7lbs

PIKE

Possible top weight  15lbs