River Frome · Dorset
Wrackleford Home Beat
£75 today Up to 2 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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Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Wrackleford Home Beat
Three-quarters of a mile of double-bank fly fishing on the River Frome, the Wrackleford Home Beat sits on the Wrackleford Estate just north of Dorchester in Dorset (the most westerly of the English chalk streams, the Frome having matured into a fine trout river by the time it reaches Wrackleford). The Sydling Brook joins the Frome just upstream of Wrackleford, adding volume and clarity to the water. The beat divides into two distinct characters: above the central thatched fishing hut the river runs smooth, with slow meanders and deep pools; below it the water quickens into shallow runs and faster glides, with a substantial pool a third of the way down, a layout that gives two rods genuinely different fishing without overlap.
Brown Trout, Grayling are the target species, with the beat regularly stocked to complement any resident wild fish. The Frome is less affected by abstraction than most chalk streams, and the season opens with fine hatches of upwinged flies in April and early May, building to an excellent mayfly from mid-May until mid-June, followed by Pale Wateries, Blue-Winged Olives and sedges through summer and into autumn. The season opens with a grannom hatch, progressing through hawthorn, mayfly and blue-winged olives, with sedges rounding off the year. Grayling fishing extends the season to 31 January, making this a productive winter destination too.
Waders are helpful but not essential; the double bank gives good access throughout. The beat is rated suitable for beginners and takes a maximum of two rods, priced from £100 in April rising to £190 during the mayfly, with grayling days at £75. It can be grouped with the Gaston Bridge Beat to extend the fishing for a larger party. The thatched fishing hut at the beat's centre provides shelter and a base for the day.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Banks
- Double bank
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
- Early Season Day ticket · 1 Apr to 30 Apr
- £100 per day
- Mayfly Season Day ticket · 16 May to 19 Jun
- £190 per day
- Early May Day ticket · 1 May to 15 May
- £145 per day
- Summer Season Day ticket · 20 Jun to 15 Oct
- £130 per day
- Grayling Season Day ticket · 16 Oct to 31 Jan
- £75 per day
Day tickets and booking
- Wrackleford Estate Day tickets£75–£190 Book
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Tuition · Guided days · Ghillie services · Beginners welcome
View fishing agent£75–£190 Book
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How Wrackleford Home 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 2
- Difficulty
- Beginner (1/5)
- Length
- 0.75 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
Thatched fishing hut
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
50.73293, -2.47622
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
Wrackleford Home Beat FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Wrackleford Home Beat, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Wrackleford Home Beat at any one time?
Wrackleford Home Beat allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time. Contact Wrackleford Estate directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on Wrackleford Home Beat?
Wrackleford Home Beat holds Brown Trout, Grayling. 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 Wrackleford Home Beat 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 Wrackleford Home 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 Wrackleford Home 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?
Wrackleford Home Beat permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Wrackleford Home 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 Wrackleford Home 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 Wrackleford Home 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.
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