Angling association
South West Lakes Trust, with the Christchurch Harbour and Lower Stour fishery managed jointly with Ringwood & District Anglers Association on behalf of South West Water
River Stour (Dorset) · Dorset
Information checked 12 Oct 2026
Membership & tickets
Day tickets and season tickets are listed by South West Lakes Trust. Ringwood & District Anglers Association members need the relevant ticket for boat fishing, and night fishing requires a night permit.
Enquire about membership
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Bankside day ticket
Adult ticket; fishing from 7:30am to sunset.
£13 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Bankside 24-hour ticket
Runs for 24 hours from 7:30am.
£20 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Junior bankside day ticket
For ages 14–17.
£6 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Waters we've listed
Season
Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.
GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fishAre you a member?
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