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Hampshire Avon · Avon Springs

Willow Lake

stillwater

Willow Lake is a fishing beat on the Hampshire Avon at Avon Springs. Day tickets from £45.

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Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

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4 fishDay ticket
1 Jan – 31 Dec
£65
per day
Covers Willow Lake and Club Lake.
3 fishHalf day (8.30am to 2.30pm, or 2pm to 8pm)
1 Jan – 31 Dec
£55
per ½ day
Covers Willow Lake and Club Lake.
2 fishEvening (from 4pm)
1 Jan – 31 Dec
£45
per evening
Covers Willow Lake and Club Lake.
4 fishPensioner Mondays
1 Jan – 31 Dec
£61
per day
Mondays only. Covers Willow Lake and Club Lake.
3 fishJunior day ticket (under 16)
1 Jan – 31 Dec
£55
per day
Covers Willow Lake and Club Lake.

Fishing details

Willow Lake at a glance

Rods
–
Difficulty
Beginner (1/5)
Length
–
Water type
stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Fly methods

Dry Fly Nymph
Wading allowed
Bank fishing only
Double bank

Willow Lake is the smaller of the two trout lakes at Avon Springs in Durrington, near Salisbury: about three acres of spring-fed water with two islands, right beside the Hampshire Avon. It is gin clear, and stocked with rainbow trout from around 2 lb up into double figures.

This is the lake for the dry fly and the nymph. It is floating line only, and there is good fly life to match: sedge, olives and mayfly all hatch here. The banks are flat and kept tidy, with fishing platforms and seats.

Tickets cover both lakes and go by the number of fish you take: £65 for a four-fish day, £55 for three fish on a half day, and £45 for two fish in the evening from 4pm. Book online through the Catch app, or ring the fishery.

Stocking and fish species

heavy stocking · Stocked daily with rainbow trout from around 2 lb to double figures.
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Willow Lake

Dry fly, nymph and floating line only.

Amenities

toilets

Where Willow Lake is

The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.

51.20343, -1.76498

The fishery and river

Fishery

Hampshire Avon Example photo

Hampshire Avon

Avon Springs

from £71 per rod 3 beats

River

Hampshire Avon

Hampshire · Wiltshire · Dorset

Hampshire Avon

Formed by two headwaters rising in the Vale of Pewsey, the Hampshire Avon merges near Upavon and flows south for 60 miles across Salisbury Plain, passing through Durrington, Amesbury and Salisbury before crossing into Hampshire and running through Fordingbridge and Ringwood to empty into Christchurch Harbour. The East…

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Flies for this beat

Expected in October on the Hampshire Avon

October

Typical months from the river’s hatch calendar, which applies along its whole length rather than to this beat. Not a live report.

In season

Caperer

Sedge · #10-12

Heavy hatchLarge Dark Olive

Kite's Imperial

Dry fly · #14-16

In season

Daddy Long Legs

Terrestrial · #10-12

In seasonFreshwater Shrimp

Sawyer's Killer Bug

Nymph · #12-16

The year ahead

Full calendar

Every hatch on the Hampshire Avon and the months it usually runs.

FlyJFMAMJJASOND
Kite's Imperial
Grannom£2.25
Hawthorn Fly£1.75
Black Gnat£2.25
Grey Wulff
Iron Blue Dun£2.25
Elk Hair Caddis£2.25
Last Hope
Lunn's Particular£2.25
Blue Winged Olive£2.25
Pale Watery£2.25
Red Ant
Daddy Long Legs
Caperer
Black Buzzer£1.45
Sawyer's Killer Bug
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FAQ

Willow Lake FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Willow Lake, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Willow Lake at any one time?
The rod limit for Willow Lake is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Avon Springs directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on Willow Lake?
Willow Lake holds Rainbow Trout. The beat is heavy-stocked to supplement the wild fish — see the Stocking section on the page for details.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Willow Lake is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Willow Lake at Avon Springs — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
Parking details for Willow Lake are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Willow Lake permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Willow Lake page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Willow Lake at Avon Springs — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Dogs are not listed as permitted on Willow Lake. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the Hampshire Avon.

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