River Piddle · Dorset
School Pool
from £30 · 1 fish + 3 C&R
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
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Stillwater
0.5 acres, bank fishing only.
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Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
About School Pool
School Pool is one of the mid-sized waters at Wessex Fly Fishing Trout Lakes, at half an acre: small enough to cover in an afternoon's steady fishing, but with enough room to work a fish carefully once you've found one. It sits between the two smallest pools and Meadow Lake in scale, and it fishes like a good compromise between the two: close enough for careful stalking, big enough that a longer cast still has its uses.
The water is usually beautifully clear, and at this size you'll often see the fish you're casting to rather than fishing blind. Buzzers, pond olives, sedges and damsel flies all hatch well, and buzzers, goldhead nymphs, damsel nymphs and small lures are all worth having on. Rainbow Trout are stocked regularly from 1¾ lb to well over 4 lb, averaging around 2½ lb, with the occasional much larger fish among them.
Tickets start from £30.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph, Streamer
- Banks
- Bank fishing only
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
- Day Ticket (one fish) 1 fish + 3 C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Take the first fish you catch, then release three more.
- £30 per day
- Day Ticket (two fish) 2 fish + 3 C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Take the first two fish you catch, then release three more.
- £40 per day
Day tickets and booking
One ticket fishes the whole fishery. A booking here isn't limited to this beat. It covers all 5 beats at Wessex Fly Fishing Trout Lakes.
- Dorset Fly Fishing Day tickets
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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket
Fishing details
- Difficulty
- Explorer (2/5)
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Size
- 0.5 acres
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Rules and policies
Catch & release
Bag limit: 2 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is near the River Piddle at Wessex Fly Fishing Trout Lakes.
Conditions on the River Piddle
The river and fishery
Dorset
River Piddle
Fed by the River Piddle
Wessex Fly Fishing Trout Lakes
from £30 for 1 fish + 3 C&R 5 beats
The River Piddle rises from chalk springs near Alton Pancras, high in the Dorset Downs, and runs 18 miles to Poole Harbour, joining the River Frome at Wareham. It flows south at first, then swings…
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Expected in November on the River Piddle
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FAQ
School Pool FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing School Pool, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on School Pool at any one time?
The rod limit for School Pool is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Wessex Fly Fishing Trout Lakes directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on School Pool?
School Pool holds Rainbow Trout. The beat is heavy-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?
School Pool is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for School Pool at Wessex Fly Fishing Trout Lakes — 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 School Pool 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?
School Pool permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph, streamer. The fly recommendations section on the School Pool 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 School Pool at Wessex Fly Fishing Trout Lakes — 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 School Pool. 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 Piddle.
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