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Melbury Lake

DorsetDT2 0LF

Melbury Lake: key facts at a glance
Water typeLake
LocationDorset, South West England
PostcodeDT2 0LF
Rod licenceEnvironment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk

Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.

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About Melbury Lake

Melbury Lake is a named lake in South West England, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.

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Melbury Lake: frequently asked questions

Yes, Melbury Lake is a fishing venue in Dorset (postcode DT2 0LF). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.

On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.

Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Melbury Lake. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.

Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.

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