River Frome
The River Frome in Dorset, United Kingdom is one of the UK's most celebrated chalk streams. Browse 2 fishing beats along its 35-mile course, or explore the hatches, fish species, and seasons below.
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The River Frome in Dorset is the most westerly of the major UK chalk streams. Known for its rich entomology and lush aquatic vegetation, it offers outstanding fly fishing for large, wild brown trout and exceptionally big grayling. The lower reaches also hold coarse fish and see a run of Atlantic salmon and sea trout.
Dorset
River Details
- Length
- 35 miles
- Source
- Evershot
- Mouth
- Poole Harbour
- Country
- United Kingdom
- County
- Dorset
- Water Type
- chalk stream
- Website
- Visit website →
Fishing Beats on the River Frome
2 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate access, and permit fishing on the River Frome. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Ilsington
For the first time in living memory Ilsington is available having been a private syndicate for as long as anyone can recall. With close to 5 miles to discover this is a true wild trout paradise. Trout over 3lbs are regularly caught and parties will often catch thirty fish or more between them. With the main river, carriers and the truly delightful North Stream the sheer scope and variety of the fishing is amazing. From mid-summer salmon and sea trout are regularly caught. Ilsington is also THE place to head for huge grayling having set the British record on three occasions in the past two decades including the latest at 4lb 8oz caught on the fly in February 2019.
Wrackleford Estate
For sheer variety the fishing at Wrackleford is hard to better with five beats that have bank or wading options, plus a good blend of wild fish supplemented by a healthy balance of stocking. In recent years owner Oliver Pope has greatly improved the fishing with easier access, banks that are trimmed without being manicured and huts. Four of the beats are on the main River Frome and the fifth, The Bricks, is the carrier. Each main river beat is suitable for one or two Rods, with The Bricks ideal for one Rod.