River Ebble · Wiltshire
Homington Meadows
Club members only Up to 3 rods Season 1 Apr to 15 Oct
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Club members only
Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
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Bank fishing only
You fish from the bank, with no wading.
About Homington Meadows
A three rod stretch of the Ebble off the road between Odstock and Homington, reached from a small gravel layby on the north side. The returns and signing in book are just inside the field gate to the left, and the fishery itself is fenced and padlocked. Walk straight across the meadow to find it.
This is almost a mile of meandering Ebble, thought to be the purest chalk stream in the catchment, surrounded by water meadows on every side. It is the Chalke valley at its best. A footpath crosses it at one point but otherwise it is very secluded. The Ebble here is big enough to hold a reasonable flow through the summer months, which not all of it is.
It is maintained as a wild fishery. The fishing bank is regularly mown and trimmed and the other left wild with plenty of cover. Trout and grayling are found in good numbers and the fishery returns good rod averages. The water is generally crystal clear so a stealthy approach is needed, and members are asked to practise catch and release to preserve the wild stock. The fishing is a series of faster runs and deeper pools, upstream nymph and dry fly through both the trout and grayling seasons.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Banks
- Bank fishing only
How to book
Club and membership details
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Tuition · Beginners welcome · Day tickets · Membership
Club water. Fished by Salisbury & District Angling Club members.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 3
- Difficulty
- Expert (4/5)
- Length
- 0.9 miles
- Water type
- Chalk stream
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 1 Apr to 15 Oct
Fishing rules for Homington Meadows
Three rods. Upstream nymph and dry fly only. Returns and signing in book just inside the field gate to the left. The fishery is fenced and padlocked. Catch and release advised to preserve the wild stock.
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
51.03322, -1.81741
Conditions on the River Ebble
The river
The River Ebble is the smallest of the four chalk streams that meet the Hampshire Avon around Salisbury, and it is often held to be the purest of them. It rises at Ebbesbourne Wake at the head of the…
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FAQ
Homington Meadows FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Homington Meadows, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Homington Meadows at any one time?
Homington Meadows allows a maximum of 3 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Homington Meadows?
Homington Meadows 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?
Homington Meadows is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Homington Meadows — 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?
Small gravel layby on the north side of the road between Odstock and Homington. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Homington Meadows permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Homington Meadows 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 Homington Meadows — 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 Homington Meadows. 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 Ebble.
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