The River Axe is a superb trout and sea trout river. It rises near Beaminster in Dorset and flows ends its journey at Axmouth. It The Axe offers excellent game fishing in beautiful farmland, surrounded by abundant wildlife. Sea trout of 4lbs or more are relatively common and fish of 10lb or more are caught most seasons along with the occasional salmon.
Much of the fishing is run by fishing clubs which do not offer visiting day permits. However local organist Alex Davies an experienced fly fisher who has fished the river for fifteen years, is offering an evenings guided sea trout fishing on some excellent private beats for a donation to the Lyme Regis Organ appeal, Charity Registration No. 1115094.