Barbel 11 lbs 4 oz caught 20/8/19
Caught by Roger Salmon on L/meat
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Free Coarse and Barbel fishing with Meadowbank Holidays
We have a wonderful location on the Dorset Stour for all coarse fishing and are particularly well known for the quality of Barbel fishing on offer. The park is located on the Christchurch bank of the famous Dorset Stour River. Fish caught on our stretch include specimen Barbel up to 16 lb, good size Chub up to 7lb, Bream, large Pike and Perch, and superb condition Roach up to 2lb. The occasional Carp also put in an appearance on this lovely stretch. Please note, Closed season on UK rivers is 15th March to 15th June.
We offer FREE permits to all our holiday customers. Every person choosing to fish must first collect a permit from reception. A rod licence where age applicable will be required. Day permits for beats 1 – 3 of the Throop fishery encompassing both banks are available from local tackle shops.
We are also conveniently located for sea and estuary fishing in Christchurch harbour.
Please see the links below for recent fishing news.
2016 Fishing Competition
A sunny October day welcomed 18 fishermen for the annual Meadowbank Holidays fishing competition.
Fun Family fishing, Aug 2016
9lb 8 oz Pike caught by master Matthew Angisano. plus 2 Perch (2 lb 14 oz & 2 LB 2oz) caught by dad !
Lovely specimen Pike and Chub caught by Alan Smallbones
Pike 15 lb caught 25th June 16 Chub 4 lb 10 oz caught 26th June
2015 Meadowbank Holidays fishing competition.
A lovely day for fishing saw 19 fishermen take part in the annual Meadowbank Holidays fishing competition, held annually on the 1st Wednesday in October. This years competition was hotly contested by previous 3 times winner Jason Owen and 2 x times winner (incl 2014) Colin Colclough. A close battle ensued all day however Jason ran out a […]