Hampshire Avon · Hampshire
Ringwood Fishery
Club members only Up to 2 rods
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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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Adventurer level
Rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty.
About Ringwood Fishery
A middle Avon fishery between the Somerley Estate water and the Severals at Ringwood, and the most varied of the club’s river holdings. There are deep holes, fast shallow runs, bridge pools and side streams, and the fish move between them through the year depending on conditions.
Brown trout, grayling, salmon and sea trout are all present and the club lists it as game water. The places worth concentrating on are where the main river splits and where the side streams come in, which is true whichever species you are after.
It is a wandering fishery rather than a sit-down one. You never quite know what is in the next swim, and in winter the same spots give good sport to a trotted float for grayling, roach and dace alongside the barbel, chub and pike the stretch is better known for.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph, Wet Fly
How to book
Club and membership details
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Tuition · Beginners welcome · Membership
Club water. Fished by Christchurch Angling Club members.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 2
- Difficulty
- Adventurer (3/5)
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Fishing rules for Ringwood Fishery
Maximum 2 rods. Night fishing is not permitted adjacent to the Fish Inn. No spinners, spoons or devon minnows when lure fishing for coarse fish or pike, to avoid hooking out-of-season salmon and sea trout. No dogs on any river section.
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
50.84590, -1.79747 ///duos.flickers.brochure
Conditions on the Hampshire Avon
The river
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…
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Expected in November on the Hampshire Avon
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FAQ
Ringwood Fishery FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Ringwood Fishery, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Ringwood Fishery at any one time?
Ringwood Fishery allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Ringwood Fishery?
Ringwood Fishery holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Sea Trout, Salmon. 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 Ringwood Fishery 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 Ringwood Fishery — 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?
Nearest postcodes BH24 1EA and BH24 2AG. The top-end car park is signed, next to the roundabout on the A338 by the electricity substation. For the lower end take the Verwood junction (B3018 toward Matchams) and park in the gravel public car park off the slip road. Some of the left bank is restricted by housing. The precise access point is marked at ///duos.flickers.brochure on what3words. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Ringwood Fishery permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph, wet_fly. The fly recommendations section on the Ringwood Fishery 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 Ringwood Fishery — 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 Ringwood Fishery. 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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