River Test · Hampshire
Lower Mill, Longparish
£70 today 1 to 2 rods Season 23 Apr to 15 Dec
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Day tickets
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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 Lower Mill, Longparish
Lower Mill, Longparish sits within the grounds of a mill house in the village of Longparish, on the River Test in Hampshire, at a point where the river flows south through Whitchurch and Longparish before the Dever and Anton join the main channel near Chilbolton. The beat is split into two sections of double-bank main river, with two small carriers that can also be fished, and it goes out to a maximum of 0 rods per day, keeping the water genuinely quiet.
Most of the fishing is best done wading, though the water is neither deep nor fast and both banks are accessible throughout. Pools, riffles and glides follow one another along the beat, with some open, straightforward water and tighter, tree-lined stretches that ask more of the angler. The upper valley position brings excellent water clarity alongside prolific hatches, and the beat carries a good mix of lightly stocked and wild brown trout alongside healthy shoals of grayling. April fishing responds well to Large Dark Olive, Grannom Caddis and Hawthorn patterns, before the mayfly arrives in May, followed in June by Blue-Winged Olive and Medium Olive hatches. Grayling extend the season through to 15 December. Fishing is fly only, dry fly and nymph, upstream presentation expected. Day tickets from £240. Grayling season days from £70.
A rod room is provided for lunch, equipped with china, cutlery, glassware, a fridge and a kettle, with spare waders available on site and a picnic table outside. The beat fishes from 9.30am to dusk and is booked exclusively through Fly Odyssey Chalkstream.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Wading
- Wading allowed (easy)
- Banks
- Double bank
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
- Early Season Day ticket · 23 Apr to 14 May
- £240 per day
- Mayfly Season Day ticket · 15 May to 6 Jun
- £290 per day
- Main Season Day ticket · 7 Jun to 30 Sep
- £240 per day
- Grayling Season Day ticket · 8 Oct to 15 Dec
- £70 per day
Day tickets and guided days
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The only way to book this water.
Tuition · Guided days · Ghillie services · Beginners welcome
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How Lower Mill, Longparish compares on the River Test
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Day tickets on the River Test run from £55 to £388. The typical full-day rate is around £260, peaking in May.
Compare with other riversFishing details
- Rods
- 1 to 2
- Difficulty
- Adventurer (3/5)
- Water type
- Main river
Rules and policies
Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 23 Apr to 15 Dec
Amenities
rod room refreshments waders
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
51.19605, -1.37895
Conditions on the River Test
The river
Rising at Ashe, near Overton, the River Test runs for 40 miles through Hampshire, flowing south through Whitchurch, Longparish, and Wherwell before the Rivers Dever and Anton join the main channel…
View the River Test guideFlies for this beat
Expected in November on the River Test
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FAQ
Lower Mill, Longparish FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Lower Mill, Longparish, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Lower Mill, Longparish at any one time?
Lower Mill, Longparish allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Lower Mill, Longparish?
Lower Mill, Longparish holds Brown Trout, Grayling. The beat is light-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?
Wading is permitted on Lower Mill, Longparish and rated easy difficulty, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Lower Mill, Longparish — 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 Lower Mill, Longparish 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?
Lower Mill, Longparish permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Lower Mill, Longparish 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 Lower Mill, Longparish — 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 Lower Mill, Longparish. 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 Test.
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