Fishing venues

Alder Lake Coking Farm Fishery

Dorset· SP8 5SF

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 2 recorded
Day tickets: £18.00 (two rods, day)
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 1 water

About the water

Alder Lake is part of Coking Farm Fishery in the Blackmore Vale, on the A30 between Henstridge and West Stour. The fishery describes Alder as a runs water, stocked with hundreds of carp weighing over 32lb and around 100 catfish reaching 60lb. Anglers may use two rods on this lake. Alder's published prices are £18 for a day, £35 for 24 hours and £70 for 48 hours. Day tickets are available on arrival from 9am without booking. Advance bookings are available for 48-hour sessions, and the Alder section specifies a minimum booking of 48 hours at weekends. Availability must be checked by telephone rather than email. Shared facilities at the fishery include toilets, showers, fresh water, a tackle shop and a cafe offering delivery to swims. The shop sells bait, tackle, clothing and sundries, and opens daily from 9am to 5pm. Alder follows the rules published for the other lakes, with its own two-rod limit and a ban on vans over six metres long. Nets, slings and mats must be sprayed and dipped before entering the fishery. Particle baits, maggots and worm casts are banned, while worms are permitted in moderation and corn is limited to one small tin per session.

What you can catch

Species reported by anglers, owners or the venue’s website. Check current stocks with the venue.

Rules

Two rods per angler. No vans over six metres. Alder follows the other lakes' rules, including barbless hooks, no fixed rigs, no unattended rods and a minimum 42-inch landing net. Nets, slings and mats must be sprayed and dipped before entry. Particle baits, maggots and worm casts are banned; worms are allowed in moderation and corn is limited to one small tin per session. Weekend bookings have a 48-hour minimum.