Dorset is a diverse fly anglers paradise
The River
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The River Stour
The Dorset stour winds through the county, offering a diverse fly fishing river throughout its length. From salmon and sea trout in its lower courses to brown trout and grayling in the upper course. The waters of the stour are renowned for specimen carp, pike, and barbel.
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Chalk Streams
The Dorset Frome, Allen, and piddle rivers are little-known gems of wild trout fly fishing. though often challenging, the scenery and the quality of the fishing are worth their weight in gold! The Frome experiences a good run of salmon and seatrout through the summer.
The river Test in Hampshire is the king of the chalk streams, with great width and crystal clear water, as well as a strong head of big stocked brown trout.
Lakes
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Spring Fed Trout lakes
Dorset offers a number of spring fed trout fisheries, offering year round sport ideal for learning and those who want the chance to catch a monster rainbow trout of 10lbs or more in crystal clear water.
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Coarse fisheries
Course fisheries are an alternative for targeting species such as carp and pike on fly.