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River Frome · Casterbridge Fisheries

Dairy House Home Beat

main river

Dairy House Home Beat is a fishing beat on the River Frome at Casterbridge Fisheries. Day tickets from £65.

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Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

October 2026
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16£45
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Day ticketGrayling Winter Season
16 Oct – 28 Feb
£45
per day
Day ticketEarly Season
1 Apr – 15 May
£65
per day
Day ticketMain Season
16 Jun – 15 Oct
£65
per day
Day ticketGrayling
16 Jun – 15 Oct
£65
per day
Day ticketMayfly Season
16 May – 16 Jun
£85
per day

How Dairy House Home Beat compares on the River Frome

Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 23 beats with published day rates

£50£100£150£80JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuarymedian £35 (£35–£75, 14 beats)this beat £45Februarymedian £35 (£35–£45, 10 beats)this beat £45Marchmedian £35 (£35–£35, 9 beats)Aprilmedian £63 (£30–£125, 20 beats)this beat £65Maymedian £80 (£30–£145, 23 beats)this beat £65Junemedian £80 (£30–£131, 23 beats)this beat £65Julymedian £65 (£30–£131, 23 beats)this beat £65Augustmedian £65 (£30–£131, 23 beats)this beat £65Septembermedian £65 (£30–£131, 23 beats)this beat £65Octobermedian £60 (£30–£100, 23 beats)this beat £45Novembermedian £35 (£35–£100, 15 beats)this beat £45Decembermedian £35 (£35–£75, 14 beats)this beat £45
typical (median) cheapest to dearest beat this beat

Day tickets on the River Frome run from £30 to £145. The typical full-day rate is around £60, peaking in May.

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Fishing details

Dairy House Home Beat at a glance

Rods
–
Difficulty
Adventurer (3/5)
Length
1.5 miles
Water type
main river

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Fly methods

Dry Fly Nymph
Wading allowed (moderate)
Bank fishing only
Double bank

Dairy House Home Beat sits on the middle reaches of the River Frome at West Stafford in Dorset, managed by a riverkeeper with more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience of this water. The beat runs for 2 miles of mostly double-bank chalk stream through open water meadows, carrying classic Frome character throughout: crystal-clear water over bright gravel, ranunculus weed beds, hatch pools, and deeper runs that hold fish year-round. Crucially, the main river here has never been stocked, making it one of the few genuinely wild day-ticket beats on any southern chalk stream.

The fishing is for entirely wild Brown Trout, Grayling, and the grayling in particular are exceptional, with fish to well over four pounds recorded on the beat. The season opens with grannom and early olives in April, progresses through hawthorn and mayfly, and rounds off with blue-winged olives and sedges into autumn. Fly hatches occur consistently through the year, with a strong mayfly appearance in early June. Dry fly and nymph are both permitted, and the wild fish demand careful presentation and a considered approach. Nomadic grayling move into the beat from elsewhere on the Frome, adding an unpredictable and exciting element to the winter fishing.

Day tickets start at £65 for the main trout season, with a dedicated mayfly period priced separately. Grayling and winter season rods are available from £45. A fishing hut is on the beat, and self-catering accommodation at the Dairy House Annexe is available for anglers who want to make a longer stay of it. Wading is permitted, and all fishing is catch and release.

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Grayling
Grayling

Rules and policies

Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 1 Apr to 14 Mar

Amenities

fishing hut accommodation

Where Dairy House Home Beat is

The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.

50.70834, -2.37957

The fishery and river

Fishery

River Frome Example photo

River Frome

Casterbridge Fisheries

from £45 per rod 3 beats

River

River Frome

Dorset

River Frome

England's most westerly major chalk stream, the River Frome rises from St John's Well in the village of Evershot and runs for 35 miles through the heart of Dorset. From Evershot it passes through Cattistock, Maiden Newton, and Dorchester before broadening across a wide flood plain and meandering through West Stafford…

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Flies for this beat

Expected in October on the River Frome

October

Typical months from the river’s hatch calendar, which applies along its whole length rather than to this beat. Not a live report.

In season

Caperer

Sedge · #10-12

Heavy hatchLarge Dark Olive

Kite's Imperial

Dry fly · #14-16

In season

Daddy Long Legs

Terrestrial · #10-12

In seasonFreshwater Shrimp

Sawyer's Killer Bug

Nymph · #12-16

The year ahead

Full calendar

Every hatch on the River Frome and the months it usually runs.

FlyJFMAMJJASOND
Kite's Imperial
Grannom£2.25
Hawthorn Fly£1.75
Black Gnat£2.25
Grey Wulff
Iron Blue Dun£2.25
Elk Hair Caddis£2.25
Last Hope
Lunn's Particular£2.25
Pale Watery£2.25
Blue Winged Olive£2.25
Red Ant
Daddy Long Legs
Caperer
Black Buzzer£1.45
Sawyer's Killer Bug
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FAQ

Dairy House Home Beat FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Dairy House Home Beat, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Dairy House Home Beat at any one time?
The rod limit for Dairy House Home Beat is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Casterbridge Fisheries directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on Dairy House Home Beat?
Dairy House Home Beat holds Brown Trout, Grayling. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading is permitted on Dairy House Home Beat and rated moderate difficulty, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
A ghillie is available on Dairy House Home Beat and can be requested through the provider — particularly useful for first-time visitors to the River Frome.
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
Parking details for Dairy House Home Beat are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Dairy House Home Beat permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Dairy House Home Beat page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Dairy House Home Beat at Casterbridge Fisheries — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Dogs are welcome on Dairy House Home Beat — please keep them under control near the water and respect any local rules shown on the page.

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