Latest Posts Under: Loud’s Mill Fish Pass

Q=2*W*H^1.5

November 14, 2013 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

When gazing at the river have you ever wondered how much water is flowing past you? The Club’s website gives the link to the Environment Agency and the water levels at Loud’s Mill and the weir on the Stinsford side stream but how do those relate to the amount of water flowing in the river? …

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Micro Tag

April 17, 2009 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Monitoring Loud’s Mill Fish Pass Since the fish pass was finished at Loud’s Mill Gauging Weir the Environment Agency has been monitoring how well fish have been using it. One part of this work has involved the capture and tagging of brown trout from above the weir and stocking them below. This was done in …

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The grand opening

January 9, 2009 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Today was the official opening of the Loud’s Mill fish pass, we all met at the Environment Agency’s depot in St. Georges Road. From Dorchester Fishing Club 2009 Andy Martin (EA) started proceedings, then our very own Charles Dutton gave an overview of how the fish pass came to be, quickly followed by Paul Knight …

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It’s Working!

October 17, 2008 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Hi All, I thought you would appreciate and enjoy these 2 video clips of fish to using the Loud’s Mill fish pass. Our consensus of opinion is that the first is a salmon and the second is a brown trout. Sizing the fish is difficult as it is all relative to the camera, but the …

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Loud’s Mill fish pass

August 17, 2008 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

My first visit since the completion of the fish pass and very impressive it is too. Here is a short video clip of the pass and notice how slow the water is as it reaches the bottom – brilliant.. and I spotted this big brown in the shallows!

It Flows!

August 12, 2008 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Pictures of the fish pass flowing properly for the first time are attached and I’m really pleased with how it looks. Dawnus will be pulling off site by the end of next week, having completed a superb piece of work. RegardsAndy MartinFisheries Technical Specialist

Loud’s Mill fish pass

August 2, 2008 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Well the project is very much in its final stages with the majority of works having been completed. Dawnus have spent the week finishing off various pieces of work including, the fitting of the mesh flooring over the fish pass, installing the lighting box for the video equipment and fitting out the new kiosk. This …

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It’s There!!!

July 24, 2008 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

We now have a Larinier fish pass in place at Louds Mill… Congratulations to all that contributed to this, especially Charles Dutton and the Committee of the Frome, Piddle & West Dorset Fisheries Association Report byAndy MartinFisheries Technical SpecialistEnvironment Agency

Louds Mill Fish Pass Construction

July 12, 2008 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Up until the middle of the week the programme was running to schedule with the concreting of the walls complete and all the formwork removed. Dawnus were then due to install the formwork for the concrete slope that the fish pass will sit on and pour the concrete. However the severe rainfall and associated high …

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Louds Mill Fish Pass Construction

July 3, 2008 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

The concreting of the floor and walls of the fish pass slot is now complete (see attached pics), with the formwork for the walls being removed today. The work continues to progress as programmed. Next week they will be installing the formwork and pouring the concrete for the slope that the top of the fish …

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The Club

The Club is a private one, founded in 1877, of approximately sixty-four members and six Town Rod subscribers. The Club’s waters consist of about 12 miles of wild brown trout & grayling fishing in the main River Frome, River Cerne and River Piddle, together with attendant carriers and side streams. The waters extend both above and below the town of Dorchester and the Club employs a part-time keeper.

Angling Support Hub – Lockdown 2

The Angling Trust's guidance for anglers during this second lockdown. Fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’ during lockdown Click Here :-- Advice for Individual Anglers

Day Tickets

Price £50 per ticket per day or three days for £100

Day Tickets are only available during the trout season and only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Bank Holidays. (season 1st April – 14th October)

Illegal Fishing

The Police have made it quite clear that poaching is a crime in progress covered by the 1968 Theft Act. Members should always call 999 to report it and not phone the keeper. Without a report the police will not be aware of the extent of a problem.

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River Levels

River Level @ Maiden Newton
River Level @ Louds Mill
River Level @ Stinsford
River Piddle Level

Cormorant Watch

Angling’s representative body, the Angling Trust, has a web site for anglers to record sightings of cormorants, goosanders and mergansers throughout the UK: www.cormorantwatch.com The site is easy to use and will gather vital data to help persuade government of the need for action to protect fisheries.

Biosecurity for Anglers

Invasive plants and animals can carry diseases that kill fish, block waterways and banks, interfering with fishing. They can be small and hard to spot, so are easily spread on damp clothing and equipment. Protect the environment and fishing you enjoy, by keeping your kit free of invasive plants and animals.
To find out more please visit
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Casterbridge Fisheries

Frome, Piddle & West Dorset Fisheries Association

Dorset Wildlife Trust

Westcountry Rivers Trust


Environment Agency


Salmon & Trout Conservation


The Wild Trout Trust

Angling Trust


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