Beat ThreeRiver Frome Fly Fishing Beat

on the River Frome
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Beat Three on the East Burton Estate offers 1 mile of double-bank fly fishing on the River Frome in Dorset, on one of the most southerly chalk streams in England. The estate holds four miles of fishing split across nine beats on the main arm of the Frome, plus a network of carriers. Beat Three sits on the main river and is rated as a genuinely challenging piece of water, suited to an angler who is comfortable reading unfamiliar chalk stream and working hard for fish.

The beat carries a good head of wild brown trout, lightly supplemented by stocking, with plentiful grayling that run to over three pounds, and the chance to target salmon and sea trout in the hatch pools and runs. The season opens with a grannom hatch, followed by hawthorn, mayfly and blue-winged olives as the season progresses, with sedges rounding off the year. Mayfly hatches are excellent from mid-May until mid-June, and high summer evenings in July and August can fish surprisingly well with hatches of Pale Wateries, Blue-Winged Olives and sedges extending well into autumn. The Frome has a growing reputation as one of the best rivers in the country for big grayling, with sight nymphing the primary approach through late summer and autumn, giving way to deeper nymphing techniques in winter.

The beat is available to one or two rods on a fly-only basis, using dry fly and nymph. A 7.5ft rod with a 3 to 4wt floating line and tippet to 6x is the recommended trout outfit. A fishing hut is on site, and accommodation and a BBQ are available for those making a longer stay of it. Day tickets start at £60 during the main season. Grayling and winter rods are available from £35.

Season In season · 1 Apr – 14 Mar
Rods
1 – 2
Difficulty
Adventurer (3/5)
Price
£60 today
Length
0.6 miles

Day tickets and booking

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East Burton Estate Day tickets
£35 – £80
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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.

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Day ticketEarly Season
1 Apr – 30 Apr
£60
per day
Day ticketMain Season
1 May – 30 Jun
£80
per day
Day ticketLate Season
1 Jul – 15 Oct
£60
per day
Day ticketGrayling Season
16 Oct – 14 Mar
£35
per day

How Beat Three compares on the River Frome

Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 21 beats with published day rates

£50£100£150£85JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuarymedian £35 (£35–£75, 14 beats)this beat £35Februarymedian £35 (£35–£45, 10 beats)this beat £35Marchmedian £35 (£35–£35, 9 beats)this beat £35Aprilmedian £63 (£40–£125, 18 beats)this beat £60Maymedian £80 (£50–£145, 21 beats)this beat £80Junemedian £85 (£50–£131, 21 beats)this beat £80Julymedian £65 (£40–£131, 21 beats)this beat £60Augustmedian £65 (£40–£131, 21 beats)this beat £60Septembermedian £65 (£40–£131, 21 beats)this beat £60Octobermedian £60 (£35–£100, 21 beats)this beat £35Novembermedian £35 (£35–£100, 15 beats)this beat £35Decembermedian £35 (£35–£75, 14 beats)this beat £35
typical (median) cheapest to dearest beat this beat

Day tickets on the River Frome run from £35 to £145. The typical full-day rate is around £60, peaking in June.

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Stocking & Fish Species

light stocking
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Grayling
Grayling
Salmon
Salmon
Sea Trout

Rules & Policies

Catch & Release
EA Rod License Required
Dogs Allowed
Ghillie Available
Ghillie Required
Season: 1 Apr – 14 Mar

Fishery

River Frome Example photo £40 today

East Burton Estate

East Burton Estate is a family-run sporting estate set on the River Frome, with fishing across two carriers of the river near Wool in Dorset. The river carries classic chalk stream features including riffles, pools, glides and overhanging trees, with clear water well suited to sight fishing. The fishery offers 9 beats on the main arm of the Frome and its carriers, all holding a good head of wild trout, with the estate stocking the main river with brown trout from time to time. Grayling are plentiful throughout, and fly fishing for salmon and sea trout is possible in the hatch pools and runs. Expect to encounter Brown Trout, Grayling, Sea Trout, Salmon. The fishery offers Day tickets, Accommodation, making it a practical base for a multi-day chalk stream trip. Fishing huts are available on the water, and guiding can be arranged for those who want local expertise on the river. A riverside hamper, prepared with home-made breads and pastries, can be delivered to your beat at a time of your choosing. Fly hatches occur consistently through the season, with a strong mayfly appearance in early June. Day tickets start from £40. Winter grayling day tickets are available from £35.

Day tickets Accommodation

Fishing Methods

Fly Only

Fly Methods

Dry Fly Nymph
Wading Allowed
Bank Fishing Only
Double Bank

Contact

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Location

50.68786, -2.25334

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Amenities

fishing hut accommodation BBQ

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FAQ

Beat Three FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Beat Three, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Beat Three at any one time?
Beat Three allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time. Contact East Burton Estate directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on Beat Three?
Beat Three holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Sea Trout, Salmon. The beat is light-stocked to supplement the wild fish — see the Stocking section on the page for details.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading arrangements for Beat Three 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?
A ghillie is available on Beat Three 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 Beat Three 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?
Beat Three permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Beat Three 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 Beat Three at East Burton Estate — 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 Beat Three. 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.

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