Fishery · River Piddle, Dorset
Wessex Chalk Streams
5 beats From £60 a day River Piddle
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5 beats on the River Piddle
Each one has its own page, price and fishing details.
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, no membership needed.
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
About Wessex Chalk Streams
Wessex Chalk Streams has been running fly fishing in Dorset for over 40 years, based at Lawrences Farm in Southover, Tolpuddle. It offers 5 beats on the River Piddle: Tolpuddle, Briantspuddle, Throop, and the two Warren Lane beats, running from small, intimate carrier water down to broader, more substantial river.
All the river fishing is strictly catch and release, with a maximum of ten fish a day and barbless hooks or barbs pinched down, keeping the wild stock in good order. Expect Brown Trout, Grayling, with a reliable grannom hatch across every beat every April. Fishing is lightly keepered throughout.
Lawrences Farm also offers bed and breakfast, with a reduced rate for residents fishing the river beats. For anglers who want the whole season, the syndicate runs from 1 April to 15 October and costs £755 inc VAT for 2026, its 19th season; it covers seven beats on the River Frome, six on the Piddle and one on the tiny River Hooke, plus some syndicate-only beats besides, with some winter grayling fishing included. Day tickets start from £60 during the main season.
Beats at Wessex Chalk Streams
5 beats availableEach beat has its own fishing details, pricing, and difficulty. Browse all beats on the River Piddle or compare on the River Piddle map .
Pricing at Wessex Chalk Streams
Indicative prices. Each beat below carries its own current price and season dates, so confirm availability and the final price before you travel.
Tickets
These are the 2026 prices. 2027 prices aren't out yet.
Season and syndicate rods
- Syndicate rod, 2026 season Season rod · 1 Apr to 15 Oct Annual syndicate membership, including VAT, for the 19th season. Members can fish every day of the season across seven beats on the River Frome, six on the Piddle and one on the River Hooke, plus some syndicate-only beats, with some winter grayling fishing as well. Moreton opens in mid May. All fishing is catch and release on barbless hooks or with the barbs pinched down. To join, contact the fishery.
- £755 per season
Services & Amenities
Where to find Wessex Chalk Streams
The fishery's location.
Lawrences Farm, Southover, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7HF
Get in touch with Wessex Chalk Streams
Wessex Chalk Streams
Fishery · River Piddle
- 5
- beats
- 1
- river
- £60
- a day, from
- Phone
- +44 1305 848460
- Website
- goflyfishing.co.uk
- Address
- Lawrences Farm, Southover, Tolpuddle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7HF
You book and pay through the fishery or its agent.
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FAQ
Wessex Chalk Streams FAQs
Common questions about Wessex Chalk Streams and its beats, answered in one place.
01What are the opening hours for Wessex Chalk Streams?
02Does Wessex Chalk Streams offer accommodation?
03Can I buy a multi-day pass or season permit?
04Are beginners or less experienced anglers welcome?
05Is the fishery suitable for anglers with mobility difficulties?
06What should I expect when I arrive?
07 Is club water available, or is it day ticket only?
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