River Frome · Dorset
Frome Day Ticket Water
From April · £70 Season 1 Apr to 14 Oct
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
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Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Frome Day Ticket Water
Dorchester Fishing Club’s day-ticket water is the main beats of the River Frome and their side streams, running both above and below Dorchester in Dorset. None of the water is stocked, so every fish here, Brown Trout, Grayling, is wild. The club itself dates back to 1877, growing out of an earlier Dorchester Angling Club founded in 1845, and first leased water here from the Duchy of Cornwall.
Fishing is by single upstream dry fly or nymph only, and dogs are not permitted along the riverbank. The trout season runs from April to mid-October, with grayling taking over from mid-October through to the end of February. Day tickets are sold within the trout season only, and then just on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and bank holidays, and there is a strict cap on numbers: forty-five tickets a year, two a day, with none issued between 16 May and 15 June, when the water is kept for members through the mayfly.
A three-day ticket is available for £140, useful if you can build a short trip around the fixed selling days. A single day costs £70. Bookings go through John Aplin, who handles day-ticket sales for the club. This is proper wild-fish fishing on a historic stretch, but the limited days and strict method mean it rewards planning ahead rather than a spontaneous visit.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Banks
- Double bank
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
These are the 2026 prices. 2027 prices aren't out yet.
- Day Ticket Day ticket · 1 Apr to 14 Oct
- £70 per day
Day tickets and booking
- Casterbridge Fisheries Day tickets
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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket
How Frome Day Ticket Water compares on the River Frome
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Day tickets on the River Frome run from £30 to £145. The typical full-day rate is around £60, peaking in May.
Compare with other riversFishing details
- Difficulty
- Expert (4/5)
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 1 Apr to 14 Oct
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
50.71204, -2.41442
Conditions on the River Frome
The river
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…
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Expected in November on the River Frome
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FAQ
Frome Day Ticket Water FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Frome Day Ticket Water, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Frome Day Ticket Water at any one time?
The rod limit for Frome Day Ticket Water is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference.
02What species can I expect to catch on Frome Day Ticket Water?
Frome Day Ticket Water 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 arrangements for Frome Day Ticket Water are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Frome Day Ticket Water — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
Parking details for Frome Day Ticket Water 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?
Frome Day Ticket Water permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Frome Day Ticket Water 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 Frome Day Ticket Water — 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 not listed as permitted on Frome Day Ticket Water. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the River Frome.
Worth a read
£70 per rod
Out of season, from April
