Longham

River Stour (Dorset)

0.25 mi

BH11 9LQ

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From

Longham Bridge

Cudnell Brook

Longham is a free stretch of the Dorset Stour running from Longham Bridge to Cudnell Brook (about 0.25 mi). No permit is needed beyond a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Species include chub, barbel, roach, dace, pike, perch, eel, gudgeon and carp. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Not applicable — free fishing. Season 16 June to 14 March; 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

Sat nav BH11 9LQ. Bridge House Hotel area, off the A348 at Longham.

Species

Chub

Barbel

Roach

Dace

Pike

Perch

Eel

Gudgeon

Carp

At a Glance

Controller

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

Bank

Right

Access

Free

Night fishing

Pegs

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Postcode

BH11 9LQ

Last Verified - September 2026

Location

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