River Frome · Dorset
Waddock Farm
Club members only Up to 2 rods Season 1 Apr to 14 Oct
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Club members only
Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
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Adventurer level
Rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty.
About Waddock Farm
Fifteen hundred metres of single bank main river and 300 metres of the North Stream, a little way downstream of the club’s Tincleton water. This is prime middle Frome chalk stream and the club rates it as some of the best brown trout and grayling fishing on the whole river.
From April to mid-October it is game fishing only, traditional tackle and methods, no exceptions. The fishery is split so that you can have it either way: the Upper beat is bookable and exclusive to up to two rods for the day, while the Lower beat and the North Stream are left open so a member can turn up without planning ahead. The carrier fishes quite differently from the main river and is the better option when the main channel is up.
From 15 October to 14 March specimen grayling take over. Coarse methods are allowed then, but the club asks members to float fish for them rather than leger or use a swimfeeder, to keep the damage down on a wild stock.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
How to book
Club and membership details
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Tuition · Beginners welcome · Membership
Club water. Fished by Christchurch Angling Club members.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 2
- Difficulty
- Adventurer (3/5)
- 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
Fishing rules for Waddock Farm
Game fishing 1 April to 14 October, traditional game tackle and methods only. The Upper beat must be booked through the Clubmate app and there is no access to it unbooked during the game season; the Lower beat and the North Stream stay open for members to drop in. Coarse fishing 15 October to 14 March, and the club asks that grayling are float fished only, no leger or swimfeeder. No spinners, spoons or devon minnows when lure fishing. No dogs on any river section.
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
50.71831, -2.28859 ///remembers.serves.dorm
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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FAQ
Waddock Farm FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Waddock Farm, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Waddock Farm at any one time?
Waddock Farm allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Waddock Farm?
Waddock Farm holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Sea Trout, Salmon. 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 Waddock Farm 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 Waddock Farm — 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?
Nearest postcode DT2 8QY. From Waddock Drove (B3390) turn into the lane at the crossroads, take the third farm track on the left, follow it across the North Stream and then bear left parallel to the river to the club parking. The precise access point is marked at ///remembers.serves.dorm on what3words. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Waddock Farm permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Waddock Farm 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 Waddock Farm — 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 Waddock Farm. 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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