Fencing The Upper Water
Towards the very end of August work will begin on the upper water, from the railway bridge above Whitfield hatches – https://w3w.co/exploring.snowmen.anguished upstream to – Gasgoyne Bridge – https://w3w.co/defeat.salsa.beak
Firstly, the fencing contractor will remove all the existing fence on both the main river and the Wrackle.
The Upper Water was fenced back in 2003, as you know rivers move and fence posts rot and as a consequence any bank work has become rather tricky over the last few seasons.
We will then have a couple of weeks to cut back some willow and repair all our existing flow deflectors, berms etc.
Then the new fence will be installed well away from the river, greatly improving the fishing access and river corridor habitat 😊
If you are fishing up there, please be mindful of tractors, diggers, and machinery, perhaps call me before you fish the Upper Water – 07889 680464
If you would like to lend a hand in the coming weeks please contact John Aplin – River Keeper
Photos by John E Aplin
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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.
