Fishing on the River Allen

Best suited for one or two rods

The River Allen is one of England’s most unspoilt and private chalkstreams, and runs through a handful of historic estates in the fine countryside of Dorset. With a total length of 13 miles, it is a tributary to the Stour, and the two rivers meet here at Deans Court to the South of Wimborne, before rolling on to enter the sea at Christchurch.

This is a stream that holds a strong wild brown trout population and is heaven for dry fly purists. As the Deans Court stretch lies on the confluence with the Stour, there are also many course fish to be seen, especially grayling, gudgeon and dace. 

The stream flows alongside an SNCI meadow which is rich in flora and fauna. While the banks teem with insects, birds and river wildlife, the mayfly hatch is often spectacular.

In the past this stretch was used by drowners to flood the water meadows and there are still leats meandering across the flood plain. At the end of the beat, a Regency cast iron water wheel is all that remains of Brigg Mill which dates back to Domesday.

The beat is varied with a fast reach and slower stretches, and holds plenty of lies and deep pools. Gin-clear, and with swathes of ranunculus, this is an ideal place if you like sight-fishing. Generally it is best fished by wading, though for some of the deeper sections it is better from the bank.

Overnight stays in our shack with 2 days fishing also available. Please see Fish Camp below.

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Bookings & Enquiries managed by Fishing Breaks: 01264 781988 | info@fishingbreaks.co.uk

Rules

Dry fly or nymph, upstream
Barbless or debarbed hooks
All fish to be released
Fish from 9.30am to dusk
Wading permitted
Nets must be used
Catches to be recorded in the book provided
For biosecurity all kit must be dry on arrival

Rates

2026

1-Jan to 30-Apr | No fishing
1-May to 14-June | £145/1 Rod, £250/2 Rods
15-June to 30-Sep | £95/1 Rod, £150/2 Rods
1-Oct to 31-Dec | No fishing


Fish Camp

Available May to September

Two days of fishing for two rods with an overnight stay in our fishing shack near the river. Only a few minutes walk into the centre of Wimborne with plenty of pubs and restaurants.

Has bunk beds, basic kitchen, gas hob, lighting, water, hot shower, toilet, phone charger, firepit and BBQ.

Perfect for fishing chums and fathers & sons.

1st May to 14th June: £395 for 2 rods, all inclusive
15th June to 30th September: £325 for 2 rods, all inclusive

Bookings & Enquiries managed by Fishing Breaks: 01264 781988 | info@fishingbreaks.co.uk

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