Merley Hall Farm

River Stour (Dorset)

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BH21 1EF

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From

Julian's Bridge

Merley Ways

Merley Hall Farm is a stretch of the Dorset Stour running from Julian's Bridge to Merley Ways, controlled by Wimborne and District Angling Club. Fishing is for club members. Species include chub, perch, grayling, pike, roach, dace, bleak, gudgeon, brown trout and sea trout. Night fishing is not 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

No night fishing. Coarse close season 14 March to 16 June.

Where To Buy

wimbornefishing.com

Parking

Parking Information

UPSTREAM BOUNDARY: leave Wimborne on the A349 Poole Road, passing over Canford Bridge, and park on the roadside in Oakley Lane. DOWNSTREAM BOUNDARY: proceed to the top of Oakley Hill and turn left into Oakley Lane by the Willett Arms public house; park in Oakley Lane just before Canford School, walk down the drive then left along the gravel track, past the boathouse, and enter the fishery through the gate on the right. No designated parking, no toilets, no club key needed, no disabled access. Guest tickets available.

Species

Chub

Perch

Grayling

Pike

Roach

Dace

Bleak

Gudgeon

Brown Trout

Sea Trout

At a Glance

Controller

Wimborne and District Angling Club

Bank

Right

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Pegs

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Postcode

BH21 1EF

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

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