Above Donnington, near Stow-on-the-Wold to River Windrush, just below Bourton-on-the-Water · 7.5 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Dikler
2 beats on the River Dikler sell access by the day.
Where the River Dikler runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
Fishing Beats on the River Dikler
2 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Dikler. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Dikler
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Dikler. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
About the River Dikler
River Dikler at a glance
- Length
- 7.5 miles
- Source
- Above Donnington, near Stow-on-the-Wold
- Mouth
- River Windrush, just below Bourton-on-the-Water
- Tributary of
- River Windrush
- Country
- United Kingdom
Fish species
Anglers on the River Dikler can target brown trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
The River Dikler is a short Cotswold stream, about 7.5 miles long, and a tributary of the Windrush. It lies wholly in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire. It is spring-fed, rising above the Donnington brewery, and runs through Upper Swell and Lower Swell, to the west of Stow-on-the-Wold, before joining the Windrush just below Bourton-on-the-Water. Its own small tributary, the River Eye, comes in on the way.
It is a wild trout stream. Fly life is excellent, and the trout are free rising and beautifully marked, which makes the Dikler a good little river for dry fly fishing. Below the confluence the Windrush carries on south-east to Burford and Witney, so the Dikler is one of the headwater streams of a much bigger river system.
The Dikler is small, and there is not a great deal published about it beyond that. If you are unsure what to bring, a light rod and a careful approach are a sensible starting point on any stream of this size.
Fishing on the Dikler is privately held, so check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
FAQ
River Dikler FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Dikler, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
