River Frome · Dorset
Middle Moreton 1
From May · £120 1 to 3 rods Season 16 May to 15 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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Wading required
Come with waders.
About Middle Moreton 1
Middle Moreton 1 pairs a length of the main river with Beat Three on the North Stream, the carrier that runs down the far side of the Moreton Estate's meadow, and it's worth understanding what that combination means for a day's fishing. The main river here carries itself like the middle Wylye: wide, with room to work a longer line and cover fish at distance. Cross the meadow to the carrier and the scale changes completely: it fishes closer to the Piddle, narrow and intimate, where a short cast and quiet wading count for more than reach. A rod with both beats effectively gets two different rivers on one ticket.
The estate is reckoned among the best of the Wessex fishing on the River Frome, and the water holds Brown Trout, Grayling, with an outside chance of a sea trout or salmon working through. Wading is essential across both the main river and the carrier, and all fishing is strictly catch and release.
The season runs mid May to 15 October, later and shorter than most of the Wessex beats, so it needs planning around rather than assuming. Booking is by rod numbers rather than a fixed party size: a single rod, or up to three who know each other, can take the beat early in the season, with pairs and larger groups, up to six rods on a date, given both beats together from June onward. The estate is in Dorset, a short drive from Lawrences Farm, and the hamlet of Moreton makes a good base, with its tea rooms, pub and the church whose windows were engraved by Laurence Whistler.
Day tickets start from £70.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Wading
- Wading required
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.
- Mayfly Season Day ticket · 16 May to 7 Jun
- £120 per day
- Early Summer Season Day ticket · 8 Jun to 30 Jun
- £100 per day
- Late Season Day ticket · 1 Jul to 15 Oct
- £70 per day
Day tickets and booking
- Dorset Fly Fishing Day tickets
Tuition · Guided days · Ghillie services · Day tickets
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How Middle Moreton 1 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
- Rods
- 1 to 3
- Difficulty
- Adventurer (3/5)
- Water type
- Main river
Rules and policies
Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 16 May to 15 Oct
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
50.70756, -2.28050
Conditions on the River Frome
The river and fishery
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
Typical months from the river’s hatch calendar, which applies along its whole length rather than to this beat. Not a live report.
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FAQ
Middle Moreton 1 FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Middle Moreton 1, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Middle Moreton 1 at any one time?
Middle Moreton 1 allows a maximum of 3 rods at any one time. Contact Moreton Estate directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on Middle Moreton 1?
Middle Moreton 1 holds Brown Trout, Grayling. 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 is required on Middle Moreton 1; bring waders and ensure you're confident in the water.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Middle Moreton 1 at Moreton Estate — 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 Middle Moreton 1 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?
Middle Moreton 1 permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Middle Moreton 1 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 Middle Moreton 1 at Moreton 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 Middle Moreton 1. 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
£120 per rod
Out of season, from May
