| Summary of the fishing by-laws for Rivers in the Wessex region. | |||
| Open Seasons | |||
| Salmon | 15th March | to 31st August | |
| Sea Trout | 15th April | to 31st October | |
| Brown Trout | 1st April | to 15th October | |
| Grayling/Coarse | 16th June | to 14th March | |
| National By-Laws | |||
| All salmon to be returned before 16th June | |||
| No gaffs are Permitted | |||
| No knotted nets are Permitted | |||
| Frome, Piddle & West Dorset Fisheries Association and EA Agreements | |||
| All salmon to be returned at all times | |||
| Fly only to be used before 15th May | |||
| Fly and spinners may be use after 15th May | |||
| No worms to be used | |||
| Bait maybe permitted after 16th June. (but check with the riparian owner) | |||
| Size Limits (always check with the riparian owner for fishery limits) | |||
| Sea Trout | 35cm | ||
| Brown Trout | 25cm | ||
| PLEASE REPORT AND RECORD YOUR CATCH SO THAT WE CAN HELP YOU TO CATCH MORE FISH | |||
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