Blandford Town Bank

River Stour (Dorset)

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DT11 7AW

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From

Marsh & Ham

Blandford railway bridge remains

Blandford Town Bank is a free stretch of the Dorset Stour running from Marsh & Ham to Blandford railway bridge remains. No permit is needed beyond a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Species include roach, dace, chub, pike, perch, bream, grayling, brown trout, carp and eel. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Not applicable — free fishing. EA coarse close season applies on rivers, 15 March – 15 June.

Day Ticket £

Not applicable — free fishing.

Night Fishing

Night fishing is not permitted; free access does not extend to overnight fishing.

Where To Buy

Not applicable — no permit required beyond an EA rod licence.

Parking

Parking Information

Marsh & Ham car park (what3words: offerings.proud.tailwind), open 24 hours, charges apply 08:00–18:00. Stour Meadows car park (what3words: snowballs.sway.treble), free.

Species

Roach

Dace

Chub

Pike

Perch

Bream

Grayling

Brown Trout

Carp

Eel

At a Glance

Controller

Dorset Council

Bank

Left

Access

Free

Night fishing

Pegs

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Postcode

DT11 7AW

Last Verified - September 2026

Location

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