Casterbridge Fisheries Chalkstream Fly Fishing

Accommodation & Fly Fishing on the River Frome in Dorset

If you are looking for an excuse to get away for a few days, in a rather special, unspoilt part of English countryside, West Stafford is a quintessentially English Village located just down stream of Dorchester in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Criss-crossed with old water meadow systems and of course the famous River Frome, this is without doubt one of southern England’s finest chalkstream fisheries.

Memories from time spent on the banks on this glorious stretch of the River Frome, secluded and idyllic bliss will stay with you forever. Your fishing day from 9am until the evening rise and dusk will undoubtedly leave you wanting more. So why not stay over? The Annexe provides a perfect base to discover the delights of the surrounding area and only a stones throw from 10 miles of idyllic chalkstream fly fishing in the heart of Hardy country. So perfect you’ll want to keep it to yourself...

All beats are on the River Frome, Dorset; without doubt one of southern England’s finest chalkstreams.

The Home Beat

This is chalkstream paradise. With a central fishing hut and a great beat to fish with friends, the fishing hut is next to a pretty bridge pool with plenty of room to relax and enjoy lunch with a glass of wine.

Season Brown Trout fly fishing: 1st April to 15th October Grayling fly fishing: 1st October to 14th March, , close season 15th March – 15th June

Dorchester Fishing Club

Casterbridge Fisheries is proud to exclusively sell day tickets to fish the waters of the Dorchester Fishing Club on the River Frome.

Season Brown Trout fishing: 1st April to 14th October: The Club does issue day tickets during the trout season, only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Bank Holidays, but not during mayfly season (16th May – 15th June) when the water is reserved exclusively for members. (maximum 45 per year).