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Wimborne & District Angling Club Permit, Venues, Rules and Regulations 2021/22 Index

Contents Page

Index 1 - 2

Officers and Committee Members 2021/22 3 - 4

Related Club Policies 5

Constitution, Guest Tickets and Exchange Books 6 - 12

General Rules of Fishing 13 - 14

Specimen Fish 15

Fishing Etiquette and Guidance 16

Fishing Seasons 17

Club Records 18

Club Trophies 19

Specimen Claim Form 20

Trout Fishing – about Trout Fishing 21

Trout Fishing - Rules 22 - 23

Match Fishing Rules 24 -- 25

Match Dates 2021 26 - 28

Trout Fishing – Winterborne Zelston 29 - 30

Trout Fishing - Rawlsbury 31 - 33

Coarse Fishing – Kingsbridge Lakes 34 - 38

Coarse Fishing – Edmondsham; Pinnock Lakes 39 - 42

Coarse Fishing – Little Canford Pond 43 - 45

Coarse Fishing – Longham Lake 46 - 48

Coarse Fishing – Creekmoor Ponds 49 - 51 1

Coarse Fishing - Hatchpond 52 - 54

Coarse Fishing – Alder Hills 55 - 57

Coarse Fishing – Orchard Lakes 58 - 60

Coarse Fishing – Revels Lakes 61 - 64

Coarse Fishing – Durweston Mill, Dorset Stour 65 - 68

Coarse Fishing – Buggs & Becketts, Dorset Stour 69 - 72

Coarse Fishing – Netherwood Mead, Dorset Stour 73 - 75

Coarse Fishing – Tricketts and Parsons, Dorset Stour 76 - 78

Coarse Fishing – Baileys, Purchases & Chissels, Canford School, 79 - 84

Coarse Fishing – Longham Water Works, Dorset Stour 85 - 87

Tackle Dealerships & Advertisements 88 - 92

Membership Renewal Form 93

Membership, Guest and Trout Ticket Information 94

Bailiff Notes 95

Member’s Identity 96

2021/22 Member’s Permit 97 IBC

Wimborne & District Angling Club Officers and Committee Members

Appointment Contact

President Mr Brian Heap, 12 Fairview Crescent, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9AN. 07741 477201

Vice - Mr John Rossiter, Mr Graham Pipet, Mr Chris Yates Presidents

Trustees Mr Mike Hirsh, Mr Stuart Hitchman, Mr Steve Neale, Mr Daniel Jenner.

Chairman Mr Mike Hirsh, 10 Melverley Gardens, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HJ. 07802418652

Treasurer Mrs Jan Nightingale, Grumpy’s House, 21 Downside Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7SD. 07769334644. [email protected]

Secretary Mr Stuart Hitchman, 1 Blythe Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3LP. 01202 657581 [email protected]

Membership Mr Chris Crompton, 14 Vicarage Road, Verwood, Dorset, Secretary BH31 6DR. 01202 376827 [email protected]

Game Mr Nigel Horsman Secretary [email protected]

Match Mr Jim Finch, 1 Ashton Cottage, Spetisbury, Dorset, DT11 Secretary 9DQ. 01258 453761

Media Officer Mr James Nash [email protected] Welfare Mr Sean Harris, 51 Croft Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3LB. Officer 01202 242968 [email protected]

River Officer Mr Nick Churchill, 36 Roman Road, Broadstone, Dorset. BH18 9DL. 07759285843 [email protected]

Committee Mr Nigel Taylor, Mr Mike Jepson, Mr Nick Lawrie, Mr George Frost, Mr Hugh Miles, Mr Iain Scott.

Head Bailiff Mr Steve Neale, 07899 017248

Club Bailiffs Mr Paul Flatters, Mr Mike Cullen, Mr Simon Hyne, Mr Jason Bell, Mr James Nash, Mr Keith Humphries, Mr Neil Pearson

Wildlife Mr Mike Meeks. 07884 226540 Officer

Swan Rescue Mr Ken Merriman 01202 828166

• For up to date information please check the Wimborne and District Angling Club Web-site at: www.wimborneanddistrictanglingclub.co.uk

• If any member has lost line that may endanger birds or other wildlife please contact the Head Bailiff by telephone to report it.

Related Club Policies

1. The Committee has agreed a Privacy Notice and Data Regulation Policy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 which is available on the Club Web-site or on request. If any member has any concerns about the way personal data is processed, please contact the Club Secretary. Membership information held by the Club will not be passed on to any 3rd parties.

2. The Club’s Child Protection Policy is available on the WDAC web-site. A copy can also be provided on request from the Club’s Secretary. The Welfare Officer (see details on page 3) has responsibility for responding to any allegations, concerns or child protection incidents, passing information to the appropriate National Governing Body Lead Child Protection Officer and informing the appropriate Club Committee members in respect of matters under its control.

Constitution

1. Name and Headquarters – The Club is called Wimborne and District Angling Club (WDAC) and its headquarters shall be the Royal British Legion, Corfe Mullen, or any other place as may be decided by the Committee.

2. Aim – The aim of the Club is to obtain waters for its members to fish and to promote the interests of freshwater angling generally.

3. Membership.

a. Membership shall be open to all persons.

b. The number of members to be reviewed from time to time by the Committee and adjusted as they think fit.

c. Membership is non-transferable.

d. Minor members (being under 16) will pay a reduced subscription rate and must be accompanied by an adult member or adult non-fishing associate member when visiting Club waters. Minor members will be issued with a membership book and a complementary adult associate membership.

e. Junior members (being 16 years and over, but under 18 years) will pay a reduced subscription rate and may visit/use most of the Club waters unaccompanied.

f. For the purposes of concessionary subscriptions an Old Age Pensioner is defined as a person over the age of 65 years. A Disabled Person shall normally be expected to meet the definition in the Equality Act 2010 of having a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term effect on health. [For practical purposes a ‘blue-badge’ holder will be regarded as meeting these criteria. In other cases appropriate evidence shall be submitted, if required, to the Club’s Committee in relation to such applications for membership].

g. Associate non-fishing membership is available to relatives of members including junior and minor members, or helpers to the less able wishing to accompany a member whilst they are fishing.

h. Membership without subscription shall be available to the President, Vice-Presidents, all active Members of the Committee and

Club Bailiffs. This benefit shall be awarded twelve months retrospectively so it is for services rendered. Annual free memberships shall similarly be rewarded retrospectively and exceptionally by the Club’s Committee for services rendered to the Club. A list of all free Memberships shall be available for Member inspection upon request to the Membership Secretary.

i. An award of Life Membership will be exceptional and will only be as a result of an item being put forward in writing by the proposer to the Club’s Committee for preliminary consideration and, if supported, thence upon a vote of those attending an Annual General Meeting. The last date annually, therefore for such a proposition will be the last Monday in January.

• That each year in November the annual gift of free membership is tabled as a Committee item. • The list of free memberships shall be available for Member scrutiny upon demand.

4. Condition of Membership.

a. It is a condition of membership that all members aged 12 and above are in possession of a current Environment Agency Licence suitable for the fishing being undertaken. Children under 12 do not need a licence. Licences for children aged between 12 and 16 are free.

b. This rule book is the property of Wimborne and District Angling Club and must be returned to the Secretary upon request or when the member resigns.

c. The Club shall not be dissolved except by a General Meeting convened for that purpose, and then only by a majority vote of not less than two-thirds of those members present.

d. A member enters land, in the control of the Club entirely at his/her own risk and only for the purposes of fishing or maintenance of the fisheries.

e. Members must be responsible for familiarising themselves with the written rules of the Club as set out in the current Rules, Regulations and Fishing Permit book and then complying with same.

f. Any member accompanied by a guest must be responsible for the guest’s behaviour and compliance with Club rules. Any transgression of Club rules by a guest may lead to a sanction against the guest but such 7

transgression will also be considered as a breach of the rules by relevant Members in the context of Discipline (see section 10)

5. Officers and Committee.

a. The Club Management Team shall consist of a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Match Secretary, Game Secretary, Press Officer, Safeguarding Officer, Head Bailiff and a Committee of seven, all of whom shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which shall be held annually during March.

b. All Officers and Committee Members have the power to vote with the exception of the Chairman who can only vote in the event of a tie either at a Committee or at the AGM.

c. The Committee has the power to co-opt members to fill vacancies or for any other special purpose.

d. Any Committee member not attending three consecutive meetings without adequate written reasons will be replaced.

e. Committee meetings are to be held monthly or more frequently if the Committee resolve it is necessary.

f. No Officer or Committee member to hold office in any other freshwater angling clubs.

g. No member of the Club shall be eligible for election to the Committee until he/she has completed two years of membership of the Club.

h. A President or Vice-President shall serve for a term of two years from the date of election and may seek re-election for a further term of office at the appropriate AGM.

i. The Committee may exercise all powers that may be exercised by the Club and do anything that may be done by the Club, except where under these articles or any statute for the time being in force the power must be exercised or the thing to be done by the Club in General meeting.

j. The work of the key officers of the Club shall be explained in Job Descriptions which shall be regularly reviewed (a minimum of once every two years) in concert with the relevant officer, the Chairman and the President of the Club. An officer knowingly refusing to carry out

work in accordance with the job description will be the subject of disciplinary procedure (see section 10)

6. Competitions Committee – From the Club membership, three members to be elected to form a Competitions Committee. They are to carry out all duties regarding Competitions, both Club and Inter-Club. All arrangements to be reported to the Committee.

7. Club Funds and Ticket Prices.

a. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the management of Club funds and shall be the Club’s officer with access to the Club’s banking accounts. All monies due to be paid by the Club shall either be paid by cheque or electronic banking except for small sums which may be paid from petty cash held by the Treasurer. All cheques payable by the Club from its bank account shall be counter signed by two of the following: Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer. No withdrawals other than for petty cash and routine payments for leases or licences of Club waters shall be made by the Club’s Treasurer without the prior approval of the Committee.

b. The Club’s Treasurer will keep an income and expenditure account up-to-date and shall provide a summary position for each meeting of the Club’s Committee and advise on forthcoming committed expenditure.

c. The Club’s financial year end shall coincide with the end of the calendar year and the Treasurer shall be the responsible officer for obtaining an independent audit of the accounts for that year at the earliest reasonable opportunity. Such accounts to be available in due course for any member of the Club upon request.

d. The Committee may review and set subscription rates for all classes of membership and ticket prices when required and shall keep these prices under review.

e. The Game Secretary in consultation with the Committee may exercise all powers with regard to setting the price of trout tickets having regard to the agreed stocking policy.

f. Please see the Club’s website for membership subscription rates and ticket prices or contact the relevant officer. The Club’s outlets, see page 93, also hold up to date price information.

8. Trustees.

a. The property of the Club shall be vested in four trustees appointed by the Committee.

b. The Trustees must deal with the property as the Committee from time to time directs by resolution (of which an entry in the minute book is to be conclusive evidence).

c. The Trustees may be indemnified against risk and expense out of the Club property.

d. The Trustees will hold office until death or resignation or until removal from office by the Committee.

e. Where by reason of death, resignation or removal it is necessary for a new Trustee or Trustees to be appointed, the Committee must nominate the person or persons to be appointed.

f. For the purpose of giving effect to such nomination, the President of the Club is nominated as the person to appoint new Trustees of the Club within the meaning of the Trustees Act 1925, section 36 and he must by deed appoint the person or persons nominated by the Committee.

9. Amendments to Rules.

a. These rules shall not be altered except at a General Meeting, or at a meeting specially convened for that purpose. Such a meeting may be called at any time by the Committee.

b. Any individual members, having a proposition, or a nomination for Officer or Committee to submit to a General Meeting, must supply the Secretary with the same in writing 14 days before the date of the said meeting.

c. Members must attend the meeting in person to support their proposal. The Secretary to notify all members of the time and date of such meeting at least 21 days before the meeting takes place.

d. Should any case arise in which the rules are not considered to be sufficiently binding, the decision of the Committee shall be final.

10. Discipline.

a. The Committee shall discipline any member for conduct which is in their opinion injurious to the interests of the Club, or its objectives, or of its members or angling, but before making any decision about disciplining a member the Committee shall inquire into the conduct of the individual who will be given reasonable opportunity to defend themselves either in writing or by appearance before the Committee. The Committee’s power to discipline, including expulsion shall be on a majority vote of those present at the inquiry.

b. An expelled member shall forfeit all rights and privileges of membership immediately upon expulsion, but shall remain liable for any debts or dues to the Club which become payable or were incurred before the date of expulsion. The expelled member shall forfeit all claims to prizes etc. and any other claim upon the Club.

c. The Committee may, in order to protect fishing rights and/or fish stocks utilise closed circuit TV equipment and in so doing will comply with the Data Protection Act(s) and the ICO CCTV Code of Practice with regard to any recordings obtained.

11. Guest Tickets.

a. The Club allows accompanied guests only. Strictly no unaccompanied guests. The member must purchase the ticket for his/her guest/s. Only the holder of the ticket is allowed on the water. A full member may purchase a guest ticket for a junior/minor angler (under 18 years of age). Junior/minor members cannot purchase guest tickets.

b. For the purposes of this constitution a guest is a Member for the length of time he or she is on property controlled by the Club. It therefore follows that the guest is there at his/her own risk and for the purposes set out in 4(e) of this constitution. It is the responsibility of the member purchasing the guest ticket to make the guest aware of the Club’s constitution, the general rules of fishing and particular rules affecting the venue to be fished.

c. Guest tickets may be purchased from local outlets and on-line, which may be found on the page dealing with membership fees and prices.

d. There is no night fishing for guests.

e. A guest may only attend any Club water on a maximum of three occasions in one calendar year, unless he/she is under the age of 12 years. f. A member may invite and purchase tickets for no more than two guests on any day. g. The Club has exchange arrangements with Blandford Angling Club so that members may fish its waters free of charge. Permits must be collected before fishing from the outlet shown on the page dealing with membership fees and prices. The exchange books can be retained for one day only, and must be returned after use (same day or early next day).

Ensure you read and follow the rules.

General Rules of Fishing

1. No fish are to be taken away from the Club’s waters, unless authorised by the Committee except:

a. Trout from the Club’s catch and take lakes (please see the section on trout fishing)

b. Small fish for live baits are limited to six per angler on any one day and must be used on water from which they were taken. No fish are to be taken and killed/frozen for later use as dead baits.

2. Between the 15th March and 15th June (inclusive) the National coarse fish close season applies to the river stretches. From the 1st April trout fishing is available as is sea trout fishing from the 15 April, but please check the individual details for each water, which varies due to different terms agreed with landowners. When game fishing anglers are strictly limited to fly fishing and spinning with appropriate lures (spinning after the 15th May only to comply with local byelaws). The use of any baits or ground baits is strictly prohibited as is the use of floats including pilot floats during this period. [See also table on page 17]. Grayling are not game fish and are subject to the coarse National close season.

3. Members must carry their membership rule book ‘At All Times’ when on Club land and show same when requested by a Bailiff, Club Official or any Club member. When approaching unknown anglers on Club waters members must request to see their documents and support Bailiffs if requested.

4. Any member wishing to contact the press, either local or national, on matters relating to Club business, Club waters or fish caught on Club waters must do so through the Club Media Officer (please refer to the page on Club Officers and Committee Members).

5. Barbless and micro-barbed hooks only are to be used (except on rivers and trout catch & take waters). Cereal groundbaits may be used on all Club lakes. Keepnets may be used on Club lakes and on river stretches providing they are knotless and at least 2.4m in length. Carp of 4lb and over shall not be held in keepnets, except in matches.

6. All anglers including match anglers to have un-hooking mats available for use when required. Specimen fish are our main asset, please look after them.

7. No litter of any kind is to be left on Club waters and members will be held responsible for any litter in their vicinity at all times. Leaving litter will be regarded as a disciplinary offence warranting dismissal from the Club. Please pick litter up, including any discarded line, whenever you see it. [Apart from keeping our fisheries clean for other users, it may threaten lease renewal].

8. Anglers must close all gates opened by them.

9. Members must not light fires (fires do not include a purpose designed cooking stove but do include throw away barbecues or those fired with charcoal), erect tents (excluding small bankside bivvies’ and umbrellas), bring dogs (except on water where dogs are allowed), play radios, or dig into any bank or meadow for bait. Members must respect owners’ property and conduct themselves in a proper manner to preserve the good name of the Club.

10. No members are allowed to carry firearms or air weapons on Club waters unless authorised by the Committee for a specific purpose.

11. Only 1 rod is allowed when fishing floating bait or fly fishing.

12. Night fishing is available on certain waters and requires the purchase of a night fishing permit. Juniors under the age of 18 must be accompanied when night fishing.

13. To enable the Club to properly manage fish stocks, to avoid hybridisation of pure stock fish and to minimise the transmission of disease, no Member shall transfer fish from any water in the Club’s control to another water, including adjoining lakes in the same complex, or import or export fish from a Club water without first obtaining the agreement of the Club’s Committee and where necessary the appropriate Environment Agency licence.

14. No swimming by members on Club waters.

Specimen Fish

1. Weighing and recording Club Prizes - For the purposes of Club trophies and recording specimen fish, the season shall be deemed to run from the 1 Jan to 31 Dec.

2. Weighing procedure – A specimen claim form is provided within this book. Fish should be unhooked on a mat, weighed on the bank and returned to the water without delay. Evidence of the fish by means of contextual photographs and witnesses will be important if making a claim.

Fishing Etiquette and Guidance

1. Please consider the species and size of fish expected.

2. Always carry a suitable landing net for the expected catch.

3. Make sure your landing net is the first item of tackle set up and the last put away.

4. Carry and use an unhooking mat and take care when handling fish of any size.

5. Spend time to ensure a fish has recovered fully before being released.

6. Ensure your tackle is suited to the conditions and your quarry.

7. Take care when taking photographs of your catch, hold the fish as near to the ground as possible, don’t stand up.

8. Be considerate to other anglers, enjoy your fishing and allow them to enjoy theirs.

9. If you see someone struggling with their fishing they may be new to the sport, offer help and advice.

10. If you are able to help maintain Club waters, contact the Secretary or Game Secretary.

11. Personal property, lost or found – contact the Secretary or Game Secretary.

12. Report incidents such as pollution, fishing out of season and poaching to the EA incident line 0800 807060.

13. Close gates that you open.

14. If you are game fishing and taking trout from one of the Club’s stocked waters please ensure you carry a priest and dispatch fish humanely.

15. Many of our waters are close to residential dwellings. Please be considerate when entering and leaving the fishery. Keep noise and disturbance to a minimum.

Fishing Seasons

Type Period

Coarse (River) 16 Jun – 14 Mar

Lakes As detailed in this permit

Salmon 1 Feb – 31 Aug

Sea Trout 15 Apr – 31 Oct

Brown Trout (River) 1 Apr – 15 Oct

Club Record Fish List

Species Weight Captor Year

Barbel 14lb 9oz N. Peat 1999

Bream 10lb 4oz R. Barlow 2009

Carp (Common) 31lb 8oz A. Taylor 2003

Carp (Mirror) 31lb 4oz M. Buckingham 1999

Carp (Crucian) 2lb 13oz J. Rossiter 2007

Carp (Grass) 25lb 10oz J. Montie 1997

Chub 8lb R. Barlow 2009

Dace 15oz 2drm A. Hamlyn 1984

Eel 5lb R. Barlow 2009

Grayling 3lb 10.5 oz I. White 1983

Perch 4lb 10oz J. Rossiter 1989

Pike 26lb A.W. Parrish 1974

Roach 3lb 4oz S. Cooper 1984

Rudd 1lb 5oz I. Troke 2009

Tench 7lb 5oz I. Cragie 2006

Salmon 25lb H. Crutcher 1969

Trout (Brown) 7lb 3oz R. Willis 2014

Trout (Rainbow) 15lb 12oz R. Wood 1998

Club Trophies Awarded Annually

Trophy Title Awarded for

Rawlings Cup Lowest aggregate points for the year

W.G Kellaway Memorial Cup Committee Match

Sir Richard Trehane Cup Nominated for 1 match

F.G.M Hall Cup Heaviest Roach during a match

Wally Cup Nominated for 1 match

Beaumont Cup Interclub trophy

Specimen Fish Claim Form

Captor’s Name………………………………………………………………………..

Membership No…….…………………………………………………………………

Address and telephone No…………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………….....

………………………………………………………………………………………….

Species…………………………………………Weight……….….lbs…………oz

Date of capture……………………………………………………………………….

Name of Club Water………………………………………………………………….

Witnesses to Catch

Name………………………………………………………………………………..

Membership No…………………………………………………………………….

Address and telephone No……………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………….

Name………………………………………………………………………………..

Membership No………………………………………………………………………

Address and telephone No………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………….

Received by………………………………Date……………………………………..

Please use the above form where possible. It must be received by the Club Secretary within 7 days of capture along with scales used.

(Use same format or photocopy to retain original in permit)

About Trout Fishing NB Please check with the Game Section information on the Club’s website, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to different interim rules and advice concerning the use of buildings and signing in at the Club’s lakes.

1. Members are permitted to game fish on any Club water unless otherwise stated. An appropriate and current E.A. rod licence is required and the season dates indicated on that licence (or in the bylaws) must always be observed. 2. In addition to having a current membership, before fishng on the Club’s Lakes at Winterborne Zelston and Rawlsbury it is necessary to purchase a ticket to fish. A ticket purchase may be made either at a local tackle shop (please see list on page 94) or online via the Club’s website. [In this respect a member will need to contact the Game Secretary to obtain a password before making the first purchase].

3. Guest tickets can be purchased for trout fishing on all trout waters. The guest must be accompanied.

4. River Stour – Brown Trout appear naturally in the River Stour notably in shallow gravel runs and weir pools.

5. River Crane, Edmondsham – The River Crane at Edmondsham offers catch and release brown trout fishing to those interested in the challenge of a chalk stream. The River’s course is overgrown in places and wading is a pre-requisite [please take wading staff], but there are areas to target. Please contact the Game Secretary to book a day as the lease limits the occasions on which fishing can take place. Please note you will be fishing in a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Rules on Trout Lakes

1. In addition to Club membership you must have a valid ticket to fish which has been purchased before fishing is commenced.

2. Only fly fishing with single fly, is permitted with a maximum size 8 hook. No tandem or double hooks may be used, and no bait or spinning of any description is allowed.

3. Tickets are not transferrable and may not be used at other than the venue and the member’s name and membership number is to be written on all tickets. Proof of purchase must be available for inspection when fishing either in paper or electronic form [on a mobile phone or other portable device].

4. All guests must be accompanied by a current member.

5. No guest may fish the Club’s waters in total on more than three occasions in any calendar year and for this purpose the Club’s trout waters are also included as part of this total.

6. Ticket holders may not catch another’s fish.

7. Only one rod to be used on the water at a time.

8. No floating device, bubble float, or sight indicator etc is to be added to line or leader except for yarn based indicators (details of which are exhibited at the lake venues)

9. Shooting heads are permitted.

10. All trout from catch and take venues are to be killed except Brown Trout at Winterborne Zelston which are at the discretion of the individual.

11. All Brown trout on the rivers and the trout of whatever species in Viners are to be returned safely and barbless or micro-barbed hooks only are to be used. Preferably please unhook the fish whilst still in the water.

12. Details of all fish caught, including nil returns are to be entered in the returns file in the lodges. (Helpful comments please in the diary). NB during the Coronavirus pandemic all returns are to be made electronically to the Game Secretary [and it is intended that once restrictions are lifted both electronic and paper returns will be made].

13. No gutting of fish at either of the venues is allowed.

14. Leave the fishery and lodge as you would expect to find them.

15. No float tubes.

16. No umbrellas.

Fishery Records

Venue Trout Species Weight

Winterborne Zelston Rainbow 15lb 2oz

Brown 11lb 8oz

Rawlsbury Rainbow 15lb 2oz

Brown 7lb 7oz

Match Fishing – General Rules

1. No competitor shall approach the water before the draw. This does not apply to those ‘pegging’. The draw will commence at least 1hr before the match is due to start. Check list for exact times.

2. Competitors to use 1 rod and hook, to bait same and land his/her own fish. Groundbaiting or loose feeding with a second rod or pole when ledgering is not allowed however, groundbait may be introduced by hand, catapult or throwing stick.

3. No competitor to break water before starting signal except for the wetting of groundbait, plumbing depth or shotting float, or on the direction of the Match Secretary.

4. All fish to be handled carefully and kept alive in a bylaw compliant keepnet (2 keepnets are required on all Club Matches), and carefully returned to the water at the end of the competition.

5. Any competitor leaving his peg must not go to another member’s peg or interfere with another member’s fishing in any way. Any member infringing this rule will be disqualified.

6. Members to remain at their peg to weigh all fish in.

7. All fish count at the weigh in except Game fish and Pike.

8. No wading allowed on still-waters.

9. Club matches are open to all members, except where a team is required to fish the Beaumont Cup and this team will be by selection only.

10. Packhorse Lake to be used as a reserve venue for all matches.

11. No points to be awarded for cancelled matches.

12. All match bookings to be made with the Match Secretary.

13. Booking will not be taken after the Friday evening before the match. In some instances particularly away fixtures, the number of tickets may well be limited, therefore you are advised to book well in advance. 24

14. Sweepstake money will be divided as follows: Winner 50%, Second 30% and third 20%, after section wins have been deducted. If there are 12 or more anglers the match will be divided into at least 2 sections.

15. Any dispute at any Club Competition to be settled by the Competitions Committee, the Match Secretary to report same at the next Committee meeting. Member or members involved have right to appeal to the Club Committee.

16. No more than 60lbs of fish will be held in any keepnet and fish above this limit up to 70lb will not be counted. A competitor found with more than 70lbs of fish in a net will be disqualified.

17. Keepnets will not be placed in the water until directed to do so, this signal is normally 10 minutes before the start of the competition.

When a match has been publicised, the water is closed for the day. However, members may fish a venue listed for a match once the competition has ended and any weighing has been completed. Members may also fish areas outside of the match length provided this has been authorised by the Match Secretary.

Match Dates 2021

Date Match Draw Fishing Venue

Fri 1 Jan Hangover 08:30 10:00-15:00 Todber, Hill View

Sun 3 Jan 1st River Points 08:30 10:00-15:00 Packhorse

Sun 3 Jan 1st River Match 08:45 10:00-1500 Baileys

Sun 10 Jan 2nd River Points 08:30 10:00-15:00 Packhorse

Sun 10 Jan 2nd River Match 08:45 10:00-15:00 Baileys

Sun 24 Jan 3rd River Points 09:30 11:00-16:00 Packhorse

Sun 24 Jan 3rs River Match 09:45 11:00-16:00 Baileys

Sun 7 Feb 4th River Points 09:30 11:00-16:00 Packhorse

Sun 7 Feb 4th River Match 09:45 11:00-16:00 Baileys

Sun 21 Feb 5th River Points 09:30 11:00-16:00 Packhorse

Sun 21 Feb 5th River Match 09:45 11:00-16:00 Baileys

Sun 28 Feb Club Match 09:00 10:30-16:30 Dandy’s Ford

Sun 7 Mar 1st Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30-16:30 Todber

Sun 14 Mar 2nd Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30-16:30 Witherington S/C

Sun 4 Apr 3rd Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30-16:30 Revels

Sun 18 Apr 4th Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30-16:30 Packhorse

Wed 5 May 1st Evening Series 17:00 18:00 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 12 May 2nd Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 19 May 3rd Evening Series 17:00 18:00 - 2100 Packhorse

Sun 23 May 5th Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Todber; White Post

Wed 26 May 4th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 30 May 6th Stillwater Points 09:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 2 Jun 5th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 6 Jun TVAC vs WDAC 09:00 10:30 – 21:00 Kings Lake

Wed 9 Jun 6th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 16 Jun 7th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 23 Jun 8th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 30 Jun 9th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 4 Jul Beaumont Cup 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Wed 7 Jul 10th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 14 Jul Evening Match 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 21 Jul Evening Match 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 25 Jul Committee Match 11:00 12:00 – 18:00 Edmondsham

Wed 28 Jul Evening Match 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 1 Aug 7th Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Dandy’s Ford

Sun 8 Aug WDAC vs TVAC 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Sun 22 Aug 8th Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Sun 29 Aug 9th Stillwater points 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Revels

Sun 5 Sep Open Match 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Sun 12 Sep 10th Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Dandy’s Ford

Sun 19 Sep Waifs and Strays 09:00 10:00 – 16:00 Todber; Hill View

Sun 26 Sep Club Match 09:00 10:00 – 16:00 Revels

Sun 3 Oct Waifs and Strays 09:00 10:00 – 16:00 Packhorse

Sun 17 Oct Waifs and Strays 09:00 10:00 – 16:00 Witherington; inner

Sun 24 Oct Memorial Match 09:00 10:00 – 16:00 Wetherington

Sun 31 Oct Beaumont Cup 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 TBC

Sun 31 Oct Waifs and Strays 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Witherington; S/C

Sun 7 Nov 6th River Points 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Sun 7 Nov 6th River Match 08:45 10:00 – 15:00 Baileys

Sun 14 Nov Waifs and Strays 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Witherington: S/C

Sun 21 Nov 7th River Points 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Sun 21 Nov 7th River Match 08:45 10:00 – 15:00 Baileys

Sun 28 Nov Christmas Match 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Sun 5 Dec 8th River Points 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Sun 5 Dec 8th River Points 08:45 10:00 – 15:00 Baileys

All river matches to be booked no later than 18:00 on the preceding Friday through Mike Cullen 01202 240875.

Winterborne Zelston Trout Lake

Directions:

• Follow the A31 from Wimborne towards Bere Regis. • Cross the roundabout at junction with the A350. • Pass the long walled estate (Charborough Park) and into the 40mph speed limit. • About half a mile further on, turn right opposite the Botany Bay Inn. • Go down the road to the T junction. • Turn left and then take the first entrance on the right over a small brick bridge. • Follow the track over a railway sleeper bridge into the fishery. • Access is via a locked gate (use Club key).

Facilities:

• On site Portaloo. • On site fisherman’s hut. • Designated disabled jetty.

Fishery Rules:

• Open all year round. • Fishing is one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. • The designated jetty for those with a disability is to be prioritised accordingly and any able-bodied person occupying it must vacate upon request to meet such a need, • This is a catch and take lake, but any brown trout caught by a member may be returned at his or her discertion. • Once a bag limit is reached fishing must stop, unless a further ticket is purchased,

Rawlsbury Trout Lakes

A complex of four trout lakes set in beautiful surroundings between Blandford and Dorchester. The complex offers the additional benefit of catch and release on Viners lake.

Directions:

• At Milborne St. Andrew take the Milton Abbas road. • After about one mile there is a warning sign for tractors; 150 yds past this sign turn left towards Ansty and Hazelbury Bryan. • After four to five miles enter the village of Higher Ansty; about 200 yds past the sign for Higher Ansty there is a sharp left hand bend with a turning to Pleck on the right. • Using the mirror in front of you (this is a dangerous corner) turn right and after 50 yds turn left into Pleck Lane. • Continue along Pleck Lane to the farm. • In the farm yard buildings, there is a door on the right with the sign ‘Fisherman Sign in Here’; enter your vehicle and occupancy details in the book provided. • Go through the farm and down the track to the bottom of the hill. • Park in the field on the left.

Facilities:

• On site fisherman’s lodge. • On site toilet.

Fishery Rules: Please read the rules on trout lakes which apply

• Open from 1 Mar – 31 Oct inclusive. • Fishing from 08:00 – Dusk. • Viners Lake is strictly catch and release. Micto-barbed or barbless hooks only. • No dogs; except guide dogs. • If the kitchen is used turn off water and gas before you depart and leave everything tidy. • Keep field gates closed – the fishery is part of a farm. • Once a bag limit is reached fishing may only continue on a catch and release basis at Viners , unless a further ticket has been purchased.

Kingsbridge Lakes

A large complex of four coarse fishing lakes located on the outskirts of Organford offering fantastic Pleasure, Carp and Match fishing set in peaceful surroundings.

Species Maximum Size

Carp 30lb

Tench 6lb

Bream 7lb

Perch 4lb

Roach 2lb

Eel 3lb

Directions:

• From Poole take the A35 towards Bere Regis. • At the end of the Upton bypass cross the Bakers Arms roundabout towards Bere Regis. • Take the first left turn towards Organford. • Turn left at the T junction, past the Old Post Office Tea Rooms. • Turn left at the T junction onto the Wareham Road. • Turn left into the fishery. • Access via locked gate. • Park in the car park only.

Facilities:

• Two designated disabled platforms located on Packhorse Lake. Platforms are to be vacated on request. • On site Portaloo.

Fishery Rules:

• Open all year round. • Fishing from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. • Night fishing available. Members to be in possession of valid night permit. Night fishing is not available to guests. • No fishing within 20m of pylon lines. • Barbless and micro-barbed hooks only.

• No dogs; except guide dogs. • Strict 5mph speed limit on access track. • Take all litter home.

Packhorse closed for match fishing

Date Match Draw Fishing Venue

Sun 3 Jan 1st River Points 08:30 10:00-15:00 Packhorse

Sun 10 Jan 2nd River Points 08:30 10:00-15:00 Packhorse

Sun 24 Jan 3rd River Points 09:30 11:00-16:00 Packhorse

Sun 7 Feb 4th River Points 09:30 11:00-16:00 Packhorse

Sun 21 Feb 5th River Points 09:30 11:00-16:00 Packhorse

Sun 18 Apr 4th Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30-16:30 Packhorse

Wed 5 May 1st Evening Series 17:00 18:00 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 12 May 2nd Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 19 May 3rd Evening Series 17:00 18:00 - 2100 Packhorse

Wed 26 May 4th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 30 May 6th Stillwater Points 09:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 2 Jun 5th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 8 Jun 6th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 16 Jun 7th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 23 Jun 8th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 30 Jun 9th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 4 Jul Beaumont Cup 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Wed 7 Jul 10th Evening Series 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 14 Jul Evening Match 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 21 Jul Evening Match 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Wed 28 Jul Evening Match 17:00 18:00 – 21:00 Packhorse

Sun 8 Aug WDAC vs TVAC 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Sun 22 Aug 8th Stillwater Points 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Sun 5 Sep Open Match 09:00 10:30 – 16:30 Packhorse

Sun 3 Oct Waifs and Strays 09:00 10:00 – 16:00 Packhorse

Sun 7 Nov 6th River Points 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Sun 21 Nov 7th River Points 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Sun 28 Nov Christmas Match 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Sun 5 Dec 8th River Points 09:00 10:00 – 15:00 Packhorse

Pinnock Lakes

A venue consisting of two shallow lakes situated on the bank of the River Crane close to the village of Edmondsham. Medleys Lake has been recently dredged and stocked and contains a rapidly growing head of young Tench and Crucian Carp. Julia’s is more challenging proposition, but contains a wider variety of species and a small number of mid-double Carp.

Species Maximum Size

Carp 12lb

Tench 4lb

Bream 7lb

Perch 2lb

Roach 1lb

Crucian 1lb

Eel 2lb

Directions:

• From Wimborne take the B3078 towards Cranborne. • After approximately 9 miles you will pass a turning sign posted to the heavy horse centre; about half a mile past this sign you will come to a crossroads. • Turn right at the crossroads, signposted to Edmondsham. • Follow this road to the T junction and turn right, drive into the village of Edmondsham and follow the road to the left signposted Cripplestyle. • Drive over the hill and follow the road until a small red brick bridge and the entrance to the fishery is on the left. • Take extreme care when entering and exiting the fishery.

Facilities:

• Two designated disabled platforms. Platforms to be vacated on request. • Wheelchair friendly portaloo.

Fishery Rules:

• Open all year round. • Fishing from one hour before sunrise to one after sunset. • No night fishing. • Maximum of two rods. • No fishing from left hand bank on top lake. • Absolutely no fish to be moved between lakes or to and from River Crane. • No dogs; except guide dogs. • Keep gates closed at all times. • Keep clear of the electric fence, remember carbon fibre is an excellent conductor.

Little Canford Ponds

A shallow and heavily weeded venue which is best approached with light lines, small hooks and guile. Prolific weed growth during the summer is to be expected, but for those that take the time and effort to clear a patch are often rewarded with the larger Roach and Rudd.

Species Maximum size

Perch 2lb

Roach 1lb

Rudd 1lb

Pike 15lb

Directions:

• From the Canford Bottom roundabout take the Ham Lane exit towards Christchurch. • Take the second right into Old Ham Lane. • After 200yds turn left towards the Wessex Water depot. • Follow the road round to the left to the access barrier (use Club key). • Follow track to Car park.

Facilities:

• Eighteen x disabled platforms (wheelchair friendly). • On site wheelchair friendly portaloo. • Large lawned picnic area.

Fishery Rules:

• Open all year round. • Fishing from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. • Night fishing available. Members to be in possession of valid night ticket. Night fishing is not available to guests. • No fishing in stock pond. • Sea fish only as dead bait, no freshwater fish to be introduced into the fishery (live baits).

Longham Lake

A large (25 acre) freshwater reservoir established as a coarse fishery close to the outskirt Ferndown. The fishery offers outstanding Pleasure and Carp fishing with numerous large fish present. The fishery is managed by Bournemouth Water and up to six members may fish on any one day. A ticket must be collected from the on-site bailiff before commencing fishing.

Species Maximum size

Carp 40lb

Bream 17lb

Pike 37lb

Directions:

• From the Canford Bottom roundabout take the Ham Lane exit towards Christchurch. • After 2 miles cross the hobby craft roundabout. • At the next roundabout take the right exit towards Longham. • After 650 yds turn right into the fishery’s main entrance and car park.

Facilities:

• On site disabled toilets. • On site bailiff.

Fishery Rules:

• Members only. Must collect day ticket from on-site bailiff before commencing fishing. • No Cereal groundbait. • Maximum two rods. • No freshwater fish to be introduced into the fishery (live baits). • Unwanted bait must not be thrown into the fishery. • Night fishing is not available. • Additional fishery rules are displayed on site and must be adhered to.

Creekmoor Ponds

A complex consisting of two coarse lakes situated within the Creekmoor Estate in Poole. The fishery offers excellent pleasure fishing with easy access.

Species Maximum size

Carp 17lb

Roach 2lb

Perch 4lb

Eel 2lb

Crucian Carp 2lb

Rudd 2lb

Directions:

• From the Upton bypass towards Poole take the exit labelled Creekmoor. • Cross the roundabout and follow the road, Longmeadow Lane, to a sharp right hand bend. • Follow road Beechbank Avenue; take third right into Creekmoor Lane. • Take fourth right into Priors Lane. • At the T junction turn right. • Small Car park available at the north end of Petersham Road.

Facilities:

• Two designated disabled swims on the small lake. Disabled swims to be vacated on request. • Two disabled parking bays in Car park.

Fishery Rules:

• Open all year round. • Night fishing available. Members to be in possession of valid night ticket. No night fishing available for guests. • Fishing from designated swims only. • Maximum two rods. • The fishery is shared with the general public, if a swim is being used for another purpose use a different swim.

Hatchpond

A mature urban coarse fishery situated within the Nuffield Trading Estate. The fishery offers excellent Carp fishing.

Species Maximum size

Carp 30lb

Roach 2lb

Directions:

• From the Fleetsbridge roundabout take the Waterloo Road exit towards Broadstone. • At the major crossroads (traffic lights) turn right Hatchpond Road. • Take the first left into Stinsford Road. • Park in Stinsford Road.

Facilities:

• One designated disabled swim. Disabled swim to be vacated on request.

Fishery Rules:

• Open all year round. • Night fishing available. Members must be in possession of a valid night ticket. No night fishing available for guests. • Fishing from designated swims only. • Maximum two rods. • Absolutely, no parking on the grass.

Alder Hills Pond

An urban coarse fishing lake situated close to the Rossmore estate. Set within a Site of Special Scientific Interest the fishery offers excellent Pleasure and carp fishing with many large fish present.

Species Maximum size

Carp 30lb

Tench 6lb

Roach 2lb

Directions:

• At the S end of Herbert Avenue turn Left onto Alder Road. • Follow the road to the Sainsbury’s roundabout. • Take the exit towards the Sainsbury’s superstore. • Take the first right into the Heatherview medical centre. • Park in the Car park.

Fishery Rules:

• Fishing is permitted 16 Jun – 14 Mar inclusive. • Members are not permitted to arrive at the fishery earlier than 12hrs before the commencement of a new season. • Night fishing available. Members must be in possession of a valid night fishing ticket. Night fishing is not available for guests. • Maximum two rods. • No BBQ or open fires.

Orchard Lakes

A popular commercial fishery consisting of five picturesque lakes set in 56 acres of farmland in the New Forest close to New Milton. The complex boasts onsite tackle shop, café and toilet facilities. The Club has five day tickets available and members must obtain a ticket from the on-site tackle shop before fishing.

Species Maximum size

Carp 25lb+

Crucian Carp 2lb+

Tench 7lb+

Chub 3lb+

Barbel 4lb+

Roach 2lb+

Rudd 2lb+

Perch 2lb+

Directions

• From Christchurch take the A35 towards Southampton. • Turn right onto the B3055 towards Bashley. • Turn left into new lane and follow signs to Orchard lakes.

Fishery Rules

• WDAC members must sign in at the tackle shop, maximum of five. • Fishing 7am until dusk. • Barbless hooks only. • No keepnets. • No boilies, beans or nuts. • No groundbait – loosefeed only. • No liability accepted for injury, loss or damage to persons or vehicles.

Revels Fishery

A stunning commercial fishery set in beautiful rural Dorset at Cosmore, near Dorchester. The complex boasts toilet facilities and a well- stocked tackle shop.

The Club has access to five day tickets which must be signed for in the tackle shop before fishing can commence, strictly on a first come first served basis.

The Club’s concession enables members to fish the following seven lakes:

• Main • Dead Tree • Canal • Middle • Woodlanders • Pike • Old Top Match

Species Maximum size

Carp 26lb

Tench 8lb

Crucian 4lb

Chub 4lb

Barbel 5lb

Roach 2.5lb

Rudd 2.5lb

Perch 4lb

Bream 8lb

Pike 26lb

Directions

From Dorchester take the old Sherborne road, after approximately 10 miles pass (do not turn) the sign for Buckland Newton (right). Carry on down the hill, at the bottom look for the sign on the right for the fishery. Follow the track past the shop and park in the car park.

Fishery Rules

• No peanuts – tiger nuts are permitted. • No Carp over 5lb in keepnets. • Silvers in separate keepnet to Carp. • Keepnets limited to 50lb maximum. • Barbless hooks are preferred, but barbed are permitted.

River Stour at Durweston

The fishery has a mill pond, a weir, and both shallow and deep runs. This is a peaceful fishery set in beautiful Dorset countryside offering a wide variety of fishing challenges.

Species Maximum size

Pike 15lb+

Bream 8lb+

Chub 7lb+

Directions

• From Wimborne take the B3082 until you reach Blandford. Turn right and follow the signs to Stourpaine. • Continue along this road to a set of traffic lights. Turn left onto the A357 to Durweston. • In Durweston take the second turning on the right. Mill Lane. This is almost immediately after Water Lane. • Two parking spaces are available at the Mill for members use (see diagram). Members are requested to leave a note on their windscreen identifying them as WDAC member. • Under no circumstances are members to park at the Mill if the identified spaces are occupied. Instead park at the top of the lane.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 of general rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout. • Youngsters from the village are permitted to fish the stretch without WDAC membership. • Fishing from dawn until one hour after dusk. • No night fishing. • No dogs. • Do not damage trees or shrubs around the fishery.

River Stour - Charlton Marshall Buggs

Set in beautiful Dorset countryside this fishery provides the roving angler with excellent specimen opportunity.

Species Maximum Size

Pike 15lb+

Roach 2lb+

Chub 7lb+

Directions

• Take the A350 from Poole towards Blandford. • As you enter Charlton Marshall, take the third right after the Charlton Inn, Gravel Lane.. • Parking is permitted halfway down the lane on the left hand side. Park sensibly to avoid obstructing. • To access the fishery walk to the end of Gravel Lane. Take the footpath to a drive with a house on the right. Cross the drive and go over the style into the field. There is a small bridge and gate about 150yrds from the style. Cross the bridge and enter the field through the gate. Directly across the field is the fishery.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 of general rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout.

Becketts

Set in superb Dorset countryside, downstream of Buggs, this fishery offers excellent opportunity for the roving specimen angler. Becketts comprises two short sections. The shallow and weedy areas are difficult in the summer, but produce good Chub and Dace all year round. Fishing is possible from the Island when conditions permit, otherwise keep to the bank.

Species Maximum Size

Pike 15lb+

Chub 7lb+

Roach 2lb+

Directions

• Take the A350 from Poole towards Blandford. • As you enter Charlton Marshall, take the first right after the Charlton Inn, River lane. • Park safely in the lane, but not at the end as this is private land. • To access the fishery follow the path and enter through the gate.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 of general rules of fishing and game fishing for trout and sea trout..

River Stour – Wimborne Netherwood Mead

An excellent specimen stretch situated close to Wimborne, upstream of Julian’s bridge. Netherwood Mead offers fantastic summer fishing, particularly for the large head of resident Chub: also some good Roach present, with Dace, Bream and some specimen Barbel.

Species Maximum Size

Barbel 17lb+

Chub 6lb+

Bream 5lb+

Roach 2lb

Perch 3lb

Pike 20lb

Brown Trout 5lb

Grayling 2lb

Directions

• Approaching Wimborne from Corfe Mullen, park in the lay-by just before Julian’s bridge. • The fishery is accessed by walking under the bridge and through the first arch.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 of general rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout.

Tricketts and Parsons

A fantastic stretch situated close to Wimborne, downstream of Julian’s bridge. Tricketts and Parsons offers a good mixture of fast shallows and slower deeper swims. It can be quite weedy in summer, especially the shallower areas. An excellent stretch where Roach favour the deeper swims in the lower reaches, particularly in the winter. There are good Dace and Chub , Grayling show with Brown Trout being taken on fly when in season.

Species Maximum Size

Chub 6lb+

Grayling 1lb+

Dace 6oz+

Directions

Upstream boundary

• As for Netherwood Mead, park in the lay-by close to Julian’s bridge. • Enter the field alongside the lay-by, using the gate.

Downstream boundary

• Leave the lay-by for the upstream boundary and Drive towards Corfe Mullen. • Cross the roundabout at the junction with the A31, taking the exit towards Corfe Mullen. • Take the first left into Willet Road. • Follow this road until you reach the farm gates and park in the small lay-by on your left. The lay-by can accommodate 3 – 4 vehicles. Do not block access to the fields. • Access by walking through the first gate on the left under the bypass, turn left along the dirt track and access the fishery by turning right at the end of the woods.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 of general fishing rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout.

Baileys

A fantastic stretch of the River Stour situated on the southern bank downstream of Canford Bridge. Movement along Baileys is relatively easy using the hardened tow path. Large catches of Roach and Dace are commonplace.

Species Maximum Size Pike 20lb+ Roach 1lb+ Chub 6lb+ Perch 3lb Dace 1lb

Directions

Upstream entrance

• Leave Wimborne on the A349 Poole Road, passing over Canford Bridge. • Park on the roadside in Oakley Lane.

Downstream entrance

• 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.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season in force see rule 2 of general rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout.

Baileys closed for match fishing

Date Match Draw Fishing Venue

Sun 3 Jan 1st River Match 08:45 10:00-1500 Baileys

Sun 10 Jan 2nd River Match 08:45 10:00-15:00 Baileys

Sun 24 Jan 3rs River Match 09:45 11:00-16:00 Baileys

Sun 7 Feb 4th River Match 09:45 11:00-16:00 Baileys

Sun 2 Feb 5th River Match 09:45 11:00-16:00 Baileys

Sun 8 Nov 6th River Match 08:45 10:00 – 15:00 Baileys

Sun 22 Nov 7th River Match 08:45 10:00 – 15:00 Baileys

Sun 6 Dec 8th River Points 08:45 10:00 – 15:00 Baileys

Purchase’s and Chissell’s

Another fantastic stretch of the River Stour situated downstream of Canford Bridge on the Northern Bank below the Council recycling centre. This stretch is renowned for large Pike and a good head of Roach and Dace.

Species Maximum Size Pike 20lb+ Roach 1lb+ Chub 6lb+

Directions

Upstream entrance

• From Wimborne town centre take the B3073 towards the Canford Bottom roundabout. • After approx. 1 mile turn right into Brook Road. • Park in Brook Road. • Walk to the end of Brook Road, beyond the Council recycling centre. • Turn left at the River and walk downstream. • Access to the fishery is through the gate just past the flyover bridge.

Downstream entrance

• Park as for Baileys. • Walk down the drive and cross the suspension bridge. • Turn left and walk upstream to access the fishery.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 of general rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout.

Canford School

Another fantastic stretch of the River Stour situated downstream of Baileys and Purchase’s & Chissel’s. Canford School includes short stretches on both southern and northern banks. The stretch also includes access to the extremely productive weir pool from the northern bank. Barbel, Chub and Bream are all present to specimen size.

Species Maximum Size Barbel 10lb+ Chub 7lb+ Bream 8lb+ Roach 2lb+

Directions

Southern bank

• Park as for Baileys. • Walk down the drive. • Limit is between boathouse and gatehouse.

Northern bank

• Cross the suspension bridge. • Access to the fishery is downstream up to the Christchurch sign and includes the weir pool.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced see rule 2 general rules of fishing and game fishing is allowed for trout and sea trout. • No parking on the School’s drive. • No access to the School.

Longham Water Works

WDAC has two permits which are issued to the Club annually by Bournemouth Water. The stretch is situated upstream of Longham Bridge and includes access to the weir pools. The stretch is shared with Ringwood Angling Club. Many Specimen fish are present on this stretch.

Species Maximum size Chub 7lb+ Pike 15lb+ Perch 2lb+

Directions

• From Ferndown follow the Ringwood Road towards Longham. • Just past the Bridge House Hotel and immediately before Longham Bridge turn right at the gates to Water works. • Access through the gates is gained using the swipe card. • Park in the main Car Park.

Fishery Rules

• Closed season enforced 15 Mar – 15 Jun. • Swipe card issued from Wessex Angling. Requires a £20 refundable deposit. • Adults only, no juniors. • Fishing from 07:30 until dusk. • No fishing from footbridge or Island. • No wading. • No spinning.

Membership Renewal Form

Name ………………………………………………………………………………….

Address ………………………………………………………………………………

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E-mail ………………………………………………………………………………….

Current membership number ……………………………………………………….

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Payment enclosed …………………………………………………………………...

Send renewals to:

Membership Secretary WDAC Mr C Crompton 14 Vicarage Road Verwood Dorset BH31 6DR

You must enclose a stamped addressed A5 sized envelope. Do not enclose cash. Make cheques payable to Wimborne & D.A.C

Membership, Guest and Trout Ticket Availability

Membership (M), Guest Tickets (G) and Trout Tickets (T) are available from the following local Tackle Dealers.

Wessex Angling (Poole) 01202 668224 M G T

Purbeck Angling (Wareham) 01929 550770 M G

Arthur Conyers (Blandford) 01258 452307 M G T

Bournemouth Fishing Lodge (Bournemouth) 01202 514345 M G T

Castaways (Parkstone) 01202 739202 M G T

Christchurch Angling (Christchurch) 01202 480520 M G

Ringwood Tackle (Ringwood) 01425 474155 M G

Bailiff Notes