Royalty Fishery

Avon Buildings, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QS

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Permit sales

All permits, including Premier Pools and game fishing day permits are available online. 

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Coarse fishing day tickets can be booked online or bought in person from Christchurch Angling Centre, 7 Castle Parade, Bournemouth, BH7 6SH, telephone 01202 480 520.

Christchurch Angling Centre will accept card payments only.

RDAA members do not need to obtain a permit before fishing, but must be in possession of a valid membership card while on the fishery.

Fishery information 

Species: Chub, barbel, roach, bream, pike, dace, salmon, sea trout, bass

Fishing times: Open all year, except 25 December, from 7.30am. Fishery closing times vary during the year, check your permit for details

Rules: Fishery rules specific to your booking will come with your permit. Please check the rules before fishing. 

Click here for coarse fishing rules. 

You can contact us via email [email protected] or telephone us on 01202 581411 or 01566 771930.  

Catch returns

All salmon and sea trout catches must be reported online.

Coarse fishing catch reports should be submitted via email to [email protected].

Directions

Whenever you leave the lakes, remember to Check, Clean, Dry

Invasive plants and animals can carry diseases that kill fish. Protect the environment and sport you enjoy by cleaning your kit before and after using the water.

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Facilities

Royalty Fishery facilities include car park and toilet and is a dog friendly fishery.

  

About us 

South West Lakes was appointed by Bournemouth Water as the manager of the Royalty Fishery from April 2022.

We are an independent charity that cares for over 40 inland waters in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset including 13 trout fisheries and 14 coarse fisheries. We already manage Christchurch Harbour, including the Lower Avon and Stour, on behalf of Bournemouth Water. We are a member of the Angling Trust.

We are honoured to have been appointed to manage this special and unique fishery, with its long and distinguished history.