River Frome · Dorset
The Bricks Beat
From April · £80 Up to 1 rods Season 1 Apr to 31 Jan Verified
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
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Bag limit of 1
You may take up to 1 fish. Check the rules below.
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Bank fishing only
You fish from the bank, with no wading.
About The Bricks Beat
The Bricks Beat occupies the original course of the River Frome (a carrier reduced in flow by a mill diversion), running for half a mile of single-bank water on the Wrackleford Estate just north of Dorchester, Dorset. The channel is narrow but deceptively deep, with tight twisting bends that make for a sporting stretch demanding accurate presentation and careful reading of the water. A fishing hut sits at the midway point on the left bank, useful when Dorset weather turns.
The Frome is less affected by abstraction than any other chalk stream, which means consistent flows and reliable hatches throughout the season. 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 the high summer evenings fish well with hatches of pale wateries, blue-winged olives and sedges extending well into autumn. The beat is lightly stocked and rated suitable for beginners, making it a practical introduction to chalk stream dry fly and nymph fishing without the pressure of a busier main-river rod. The River Frome has a growing reputation as one of the best rivers in the country to target big grayling, and the long season (1 April to 31 January) gives ample time to pursue both Trout, Grayling on the same water.
Day tickets run from £80 in April to £140 during the mayfly window, with summer rates at £95. One rod only is permitted, and fishing is from the bank throughout. Day tickets can be booked online through the Wrackleford reservations page, with the estate also offering equipment hire, accommodation, and guiding to complement a day on the water. A short rod (7 to 8 ft in a 3-4 weight) suits the confined nature of the carrier well.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- 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
These are the 2026 prices. 2027 prices aren't out yet.
- April Day ticket · 1 Apr to 30 Apr
- £80 per day
- Summer Day ticket · 20 Jun to 15 Oct
- £95 per day
- Early May Day ticket · 1 May to 15 May
- £110 per day
- Mayfly Day ticket · 16 May to 19 Jun
- £140 per day
Day tickets and booking
- Wrackleford Estate Day tickets£80–£140 Book
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Tuition · Guided days · Ghillie services · Beginners welcome
View fishing agent£80–£140 Book
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How The Bricks Beat 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
- Up to 1
- Difficulty
- Beginner (1/5)
- Length
- 0.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Rules and policies
Catch & release
Bag limit: 1 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 1 Apr to 31 Jan
Amenities
Fishing hut
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
50.73914, -2.49149
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…
View the River Frome guideFlies for this beat
Expected in November on the River Frome
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FAQ
The Bricks Beat FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing The Bricks Beat, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on The Bricks Beat at any one time?
The Bricks Beat allows a maximum of 1 rod at any one time. Contact Wrackleford Estate directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on The Bricks Beat?
The Bricks Beat holds 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?
The Bricks Beat is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for The Bricks Beat at Wrackleford 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 The Bricks Beat 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?
The Bricks Beat permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the The Bricks Beat 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 The Bricks Beat at Wrackleford 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 The Bricks Beat. 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
£80 per rod
Out of season, from April
