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Hammoon Stretch

Hammoon is a quiet, lightly fished stretch on the middle Dorset Stour, just west of Hammoon. It’s a long run of generally shallow, streamy swims, with chub the main draw and plenty of room for exploratory coarse fishing.

Run by Sturminster and Hinton Angling Association · checked 6 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

The lowdown

  • This is one of SHAA’s least-frequented river areas, so it could be a proper quiet one if you fancy getting away from busy pegs.
  • Only the right-hand bank is available. Keep that in mind when checking access and setting up, as there’s no fishing from the opposite side.
  • The stretch is long, with generally shallow, streamy swims rather than big, deep holding holes. It should suit anglers who enjoy working a river rather than parking on one obvious feature.
  • Float trotting is a natural fit here. Search the crease, trot likely lines and keep the bait moving nicely through the flow.
  • Quiver-tipping is also specifically mentioned. A light feeder approach could be handy when the current is pushing or the fish are sitting a little deeper.
  • Chub are the standout target. Perch, pike, roach, rudd and tench are also present, giving you a decent mix of coarse-fishing options.
  • Thick weed growth can be a problem in many swims. Have a good look before committing, and expect to spend a bit of time finding a clean line.
  • The quiet character makes this a good exploratory stretch. Move carefully, cover water and don’t assume every swim has the same depth or flow.
  • There’s limited verge parking near the farm entrance. The access lane has tight bends, and vehicles must not obstruct gateways or lanes, so take it steady and park considerately.
  • Fishing is from sunrise until one hour after sunset only. That rules out night fishing, but leaves plenty of daylight for a proper wander and a few cheeky chub swims.

Methods: Float trotting and quiver-tipping are the named approaches here. Work the streamy swims, keep looking for cleaner gaps through the weed and search the crease rather than settling straight away.

Access & tickets

Day ticket

SHAA River Stour venues. Must be purchased before fishing; available online or from listed local outlets. Cash required at outlets.

£10 (as listed 6 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Weekly ticket

Available for SHAA River Stour venues.

£20 (as listed 6 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day tickets can be bought online through the Sturminster and Hinton Angling Association website or from listed outlets. Outlet purchases require cash, and tickets must be sorted before you start fishing.

Fish the club names

chub, perch, pike, roach, rudd, tench

Key rules

  • Day tickets must be purchased before fishing; they are not issued on the bank.
  • All fish, including pike and eels, must be returned unharmed.
  • Live bait, gorge hooks, gaffs, night lines, trimmers and bank runners are prohibited.
  • Pike fishing requires a minimum 36-inch landing net.
  • Do not fish within 20 yards of another angler on the same bank without agreement.
  • Leave gates as found, park considerately and do not obstruct gateways or lanes.
  • Dogs are not allowed with members while fishing association waters.
  • Fires are prohibited.

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 fish

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Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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