Latest Posts Under: Riverfly Partnership

Biosecurity for anglers – planning for the future

April 16, 2013 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

A very interesting read from Stuart Crofts, a fly fishing guide and invertebrate expert with the Riverfly Partnership, on how anglers and all water users need to act now and take biosecurity measures on board to prevent further spread of invasive species in our freshwater environment.  He has put a lot of effort into liaising with several …

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River Monitoring Scheme

February 4, 2013 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Angus Menzies and I are  the coordinators for the River Monitoring Scheme of the Dorset Wildlife Trust. We are closely associated with a similar scheme run by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The scheme is of interest to keen anglers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, who both share a concern for the present and future health of …

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Fly Boards

December 1, 2012 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

As club members or their guests are likely to see this strange looking contraption in the river from early next season , I would like to explain its design and function in advance to possibly alleviate their natural curiosity. Desgin The boards unusual plastic outriggers are necessary to prevent Otter turnover. Otters are by nature …

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More from the Riverfly Team

June 29, 2012 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Water Quality & Egg Development

Riverfly Partnership

February 10, 2012 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

There is a new page being built to highlight the terrific work that a few dedicated Members are doing on behalf of the Club. To find out more please click here Riverfly Partnership

Riverfly gets going……..

March 23, 2010 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Hi All Firstly a big thank you for turning out on Sunday morning for our first Riverfly get together. I am pleased to say that we have our first meeting booked for Sunday 18th April 10am at the Dorset Wildlife HQ just outside of Dorchester. We hope to put various sampling sites on the map …

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River Fly get together

March 13, 2010 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

River Fly monitoring, a reminder! Lots of you have expressed an interest in being involved in our local river fly monitoring group, covering both the Frome and the Piddle. We are moving forward with our first get together which is going to take place at-Richard Slococks “Wessex Fly Fishing” at Southover, Tolpuddle. Sunday 21st March …

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River Fly monitoring

January 28, 2010 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

River Fly monitoring Lots of you have expressed an interest in being involved in our local river fly monitoring group, covering both the Frome and the Piddle. We are moving forward with our first get together which is going to take place at- Richard Slococks “Wessex Fly Fishing” at Southover, Tolpuddle. Sunday 21st March at …

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River invertebrate monitoring for anglers

April 20, 2009 / John Grindle / 0 Comments

Richard Slocock and I recently attended a course run by the “Riverfly Partnership” and the “Wessex Salmon and Rivers Trust“, in fact John G and I have had our fair share of training over the last ten years in basic entomology, and I feel that now is the time to get you all on board. …

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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.

Day Tickets

Price £60 per ticket per day or three days for £120

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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Important Dates

  • AGM Tuesday 7th December 19:30 - details in October Newsletter


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
the NNSS Website

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


Dorset Chalkstreams Club