Dorset fishing lakes

Showing 6 fishing lakes currently listed for Dorset.

Fishing lakes in Dorset

Dorset has a strong mix of carp lakes, coarse fisheries, commercial day ticket waters, catfish venues and holiday fishing. Popular areas include Sturminster Newton, Dorchester, Gillingham and the wider Blackmore Vale. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.

Best forGood for carp, catfish, match fishing, mixed coarse fishing and commercial day ticket waters.

Local areasSturminster Newton, Dorchester, Poole, Weymouth, Blandford Forum, Gillingham and the Blackmore Vale

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South West England · Dorset · Ferndown Longham Lake View details for Longham Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Pike Day ticket Booking advised

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South West England · Dorset · Dorchester Revels Fishery View details for Revels Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Catfish Silver fish Coarse Day ticket Night fishing

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South West England · Dorset · Dorchester Revels Fishery & Tackle Shop View details for Revels Fishery & Tackle Shop, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Catfish Day ticket Night fishing Club water

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South West England · Dorset · Blandford Forum The Victorian Barn Fishery View details for The Victorian Barn Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Silver fish Day ticket Night fishing Booking advised

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South West England · Dorset · Sturminster Newton Todber Manor Fisheries View details for Todber Manor Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Specimen carp Catfish Pike Roach

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South West England · Dorset · Wimborne Whitemoor Lakes View details for Whitemoor Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Tench Day ticket

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Local tackle shops near Dorset fisheries

Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby options may be useful before fishing in Dorset. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.

Todber Manor Tackle Shop

Large on-site tackle superstore at Todber Manor Fisheries.

Area: Sturminster Newton

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Revels Fishery Tackle Shop

Revels is listed with a tackle shop and several lakes.

Area: Cosmore / Dorchester

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Dorset fishing lakes FAQ

Do I need a rod licence to fish in Dorset?

In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.

Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Dorset?

Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, holiday park waters, syndicates or booking-only fisheries.

What should I check before visiting a Dorset fishery?

Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.

Can I suggest an update for a Dorset venue?

Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.