Canford Weir

River Stour (Dorset)

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BH21 3AF

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From

Baileys, Purchases and Chissels

Christchurch sign

Canford Weir is a stretch of the Dorset Stour running from Baileys, Purchases and Chissels to Christchurch sign, controlled by Wimborne and District Angling Club. Fishing is for club members. Species include barbel, chub, bream, roach and brown trout. Night fishing is permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

WDAC annual membership: Adult (18–65) £135 new / £120 renewal; OAP/Disabled (65+) £110 new / £95 renewal; Junior (16–17) £35. Night fishing permit £30 extra (members only, on applicable waters). Purchase via wimbornefishing.com.

Day Ticket £

No day tickets. Members can buy guest tickets: £10 adult / £3 under 16, maximum 2 guests per member per day, daytime only, and each guest no more than 3 visits a year. Buy on the club website or from local tackle shops.

Night Fishing

Night fishing permitted. Game fishing also permitted. No dogs. No toilets or disabled facilities on site, and no club lock needed.

Where To Buy

wimbornefishing.com

Parking

Parking Information

Park as for Oakwood Park — roadside in Oakley Lane, or in Oakley Lane just before Canford School. NO parking within the school grounds and no access to the school. For the northern bank, cross the pedestrian suspension bridge.

Species

Barbel

Chub

Bream

Roach

Brown Trout

At a Glance

Controller

Wimborne and District Angling Club

Bank

Both

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

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Postcode

BH21 3AF

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

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