Brief description of fishery:
A short but productive stretch of the Stour. In the fields just above and below Canford Bridge the river is slow and deep and suffers from little angling pressure. Extensive reeds downstream of the bridge do limit access in some places. Upstream and beside the bridge, the main flow is along the near bank giving good scope for float fishing, which can be productive in the autumn and winter for roach.
There are perch and pike present throughout the stretch. Big roach are also a target species, and there are large shoals of dace. Chub are rarer in this area, although common just a few hundred yards upstream where the river shallows. The Leaze stretch runs along the opposite bank. Salmon and sea trout have both been reported in recent times.
Be aware that canoeists and paddleboarders have access to the river downstream and often navigate through the stretch, especially during the summer.
In addition to the general club regulations, the following apply to this venue.
Special Regulations
None.
Venue Regulations
| Open all year | N |
| Game Fishing | Y |
| Extended Hours | N |
| Night Fishing | Y |
| Restricted access times | N |
| Temporary swim holding | N |
| Max No. of Rods | 2 |
| Braided Mainline | Y |
| Guests (Max 2) | Y |
| Dogs | N |
| Club Lock | Y |
| Toilets | N |
| Day Tickets | N |
Species
- Chub
- Dace
- Eels
- Grayling
- Perch
- Pike
- Roach
- Sea Trout
Location and access
- Nearest Postcode – BH21 1QQ.
- what3words address: ///waddle.linked.added
Coming from Wimborne and Poole Road after crossing the road bridge (over A31) car park is on the right before the houses. Please Park considerately.
Members can use their Clubmate App to launch SatNav guidance to the venue access points and parking.
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