Avon, Northend

2

Good

5

No

Specialist salmon fishery. Nymph, sink & draw technique.

Avon, Woodford Valley (Salterton)

2

300 yd walk

3

Yes

Some like to wade the bottom stretch though its not necessary.

Plenty of different waters on this scenic and private fishery.

Dun, Hungerford

2

250 yd walk

4

No

Wading permitted only if it is necessary to enter the water to better cover a fish. Exit water at point of entry and do not wade up river.

Small river tucked away near Hungerford. Good head of fish though easily spooked hence subtle river craft needed - keep low by the water, few false casts trying to make each cast count.

Duncton Mill Trout Fishery

1

50 yd walk

1

No

Lovely chalk stream fed lakes which are as suitable for a beginner as an experienced rod as there are some very large fish there.

Itchen, Easton Carrier

2

250 yd walk

2

Yes

Requires wading and is quite enclosed in places.

Small wild trout which are skittish. Bank very uneven due to escaped cattle.

Itchen, Lower Itchen Fishery

2

Good

2

Yes

Bottom end of the Itchen quite close to the sea. LFS is taking the trout fishing which is well stocked and has plenty of variety. Both banks are fishable on the majority of the water.

Kennet, Avington/Denford

2

Good

2

No

Delightful stretches of river and carrier. Well stocked with fish who can be skittish if you approach too close or loom over the water. Take it slow, study the water and try and spot your fish so you can cast appropriately.

Kennet, Benham Park

2

Good

3

Yes

Must ask advice of keeper

The Park is a delightful mix of fishing with the larger main river, criss-crossed by a variety of carriers and side streams which all add up to something in the region of five miles of water. The fishing is mostly from the bank, though on occasion you may be able to wade some of the small stream sections.

Loddon, Stratfield Saye

2

Good

2

No

Well manicured with room for back casts in most situations. Very well stocked.

Test, Broadlands

2

Good

2

No

Around four miles of the Test running through the Broadlands Estate just south of Romsey. Renowned for the native brown trout, Atlantic salmon, sea trout and grayling, the private beats on the Estate are much sought after. We have 5 beats from just south of the house down to the M27 above Nursling.

Test, Chilbolton

2

880 yd walk

3

No

A beautiful and well kept little stretch and well worth the longish walk. Please note that we have only the true left bank to fish from so there may be another fisherman opposite. Please be courteous, respectful to and cooperative with other fishermen.

Test, Houghton Lodge (Lower)

3

Good

1

Not nec

The more open and easier water of the two. Seth the Waterkeeper will be around from time to time to offer advice and encouragement. A short water holding plenty of large fish. All right bank.

Test, Houghton Lodge (Upper)

3

Good

2

Not nec

A stretch for hunting fish. All right bank so suits the right hander. Runs, deep pools and riffles - go slow and watch the water. Seth does many video updates on WhatsApp.

Test, Leckford Estate

2

Good

2

No

An outstanding piece of water with huge variety. 16 beats on 11 miles.

Test, Mottisfont

3

Good

1

No

Left bank only which is mostly open so presenting little trouble for the back cast. Stocked with fish up to 4lbs. Track up the river bank can get waterlogged so fishermen may have to leave car by the gate and walk to the hut.

Test, Park Stream

2

Good

1

Yes

Fishers can wade the bottom stretch below the hut, thereafter too deep.

Now includes top section of the carrier which is best waded from the left bank. Main stream is all right bank.

Test, Testwood

3

Good

5

No

Specialist sea trout fishing at night. No lights on the water and great care needed Recommend arriving whilst still light to study how and where to fish and land them. Not recommended to novices.