Fishery · River Frome, Dorset
Wrackleford Estate
6 beats and 1 lake From £70 a day River Frome
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6 beats and 1 lake on the River Frome
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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Bag limit of 1
You may take fish up to the limit. Check the beat page for the rules.
About Wrackleford Estate
The River Frome is the most westerly of England's chalk streams, and it rises in the chalk downs of west Dorset, maturing into a fine trout river by the time it reaches Wrackleford. The Wrackleford Estate sits in the Frome valley, with the river flowing through a series of water meadows and withybeds just north of Dorchester.
Four of the estate's beats — 7 Hatches, Wrackleford Home Beat, Gaston Bridge Beat, and The Bricks Beat — are available on day tickets, with dry fly the required method. The beats vary in character: 7 Hatches covers three-quarters of a mile of main river for a single rod, Wrackleford Home Beat accommodates up to two rods on a similar stretch with a thatched fishing hut, and The Bricks Beat fishes a half-mile section of the Frome carrier. Each beat is well tended, regularly stocked, and has a fishing hut for shelter. Fly hatches occur consistently through the season, including a strong mayfly appearance in early June.
Beyond the water, the estate offers tuition from a qualified instructor, equipment hire, and on-site accommodation ranging from B&B to self-catering, with parking, a lodge, kitchen, and picnic tables all available for visiting anglers.
Langford Lake is the estate’s stillwater option, booked separately from the river beats. It is let exclusively for two to four rods a day with no sharing, and is stocked with rainbow trout that may be taken home rather than released.
Beats at Wrackleford Estate
7 beats availableEach beat has its own fishing details, pricing, and difficulty. Browse all beats on the River Frome or compare on the River Frome map .
Pricing and booking at Wrackleford Estate
Indicative prices. Each beat below carries its own current price and season dates, so confirm availability and the final price before you travel.
Tickets
- Day ticket Across the beats
- £70–£190
Day tickets and booking
- Wrackleford Estate Direct booking
Services & Amenities
Amenities
Where to find Wrackleford Estate
The fishery's location.
The Wrackleford Estate Office Wrackleford House Dorchester Dorset DT2 9SN
Get in touch with Wrackleford Estate
Wrackleford Estate
Fishery · River Frome
- 6
- beats
- 1
- lake
- 1
- river
- Phone
- +44 1305 267643
- Website
- www.wrackleford.co.uk
- Address
- The Wrackleford Estate Office Wrackleford House Dorchester Dorset DT2 9SN
You book and pay through the fishery or its agent.
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FAQ
Wrackleford Estate FAQs
Common questions about Wrackleford Estate and its beats, answered in one place.
01What are the opening hours for Wrackleford Estate?
02Does Wrackleford Estate 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?
Worth a read
From £70 per rod
Across 6 beats and 1 lake
