River Itchen · Hampshire
Fulling Mill – Lower Beat
Up to 2 rods
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
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Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
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Adventurer level
Rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty.
About Fulling Mill – Lower Beat
Fulling Mill's Lower Beat lies on the River Itchen at Easton, downstream of the Upper Beat in the Itchen Valley north of Winchester, and comfortably takes two rods over the most varied stretch of the two beats. There's double-bank fishing for much of its length and an island to fish around, so a rod can work a run from either side or split the day between them without covering the same water twice. Banks are open enough to walk the beat and look for rising fish before committing to a pool.
Like the rest of the estate the beat holds only wild brown trout and grayling, and it's mostly fished with dry fly, with a nymph allowed after June once the fish drop close to the bottom. Mayfly weeks bring the most demand, though there's enough character across the beat, from open glides to tighter, more sheltered runs, to keep a rod busy on a quieter day too.
There's a comfortable hut on the beat for lunch, a welcome break given how much water there is to work through in a day. A 9ft 4wt, a 9ft 3wt, or an 8'6" 3wt will suit most of what you'll find here. Fishing is arranged through the agent Hookafly, with prices from £200 per rod.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Day tickets and guided days
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The only way to book this water.
Tuition · Guided days · Ghillie services · Beginners welcome
Guided or unguided days on the Lower Beat, 2 rods. Double-bank fishing, an island, and a hut for lunch. Wild brown trout and grayling, no stocking. Mostly dry fly, nymph permitted after June.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 2
- Difficulty
- Adventurer (3/5)
- Water type
- Chalk stream
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Amenities
Fishing hut
Where you'll fish
Location
River onlyExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Itchen at Fulling Mill.
Conditions on the River Itchen
The river and fishery
A Hampshire chalk stream rising from springs near New Cheriton, the River Itchen runs 28 miles through the Hampshire Downs, collecting the River Alre and Candover Brook just west of Alresford before…
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Expected in November on the River Itchen
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FAQ
Fulling Mill – Lower Beat FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Fulling Mill – Lower Beat, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Fulling Mill – Lower Beat at any one time?
Fulling Mill – Lower Beat allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time. Contact Fulling Mill directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on Fulling Mill – Lower Beat?
Fulling Mill – Lower Beat holds Brown Trout, Grayling. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading arrangements for Fulling Mill – Lower Beat are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Fulling Mill – Lower Beat at Fulling Mill — 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 Fulling Mill – Lower Beat 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?
Fulling Mill – Lower Beat permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Fulling Mill – Lower Beat 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 Fulling Mill – Lower Beat at Fulling Mill — 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 Fulling Mill – Lower Beat. 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 River Itchen.
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