River Wylye · Wiltshire
The Wylye Fishery
Club members only Up to 4 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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Bank fishing only
You fish from the bank, with no wading.
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Adventurer level
Rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty.
About The Wylye Fishery
Half a mile of the Wylye at Wylye village, twelve miles west of Salisbury on the A36 Warminster road. The fishery is the true left bank and takes up to four rods, controlled by a tally board and return book at the entrance, so you always know how many people are on the water before you walk in.
Upstream nymph and dry fly only, for trout and grayling. There is no wading and no dogs. It is a straightforward fishery to fish and an easy one to get to, sitting right on the main road west out of Salisbury, which makes it a sensible choice for a short visit.
Full location details for each of the club’s fisheries are in the members’ year book or on Clubmate.
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 4
- Difficulty
- Adventurer (3/5)
- Length
- 0.5 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 The Wylye Fishery
True left bank. Upstream nymph and dry fly only. Up to 4 rods, controlled by a tally board and return book at the entrance. No wading. No dogs.
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
51.13905, -1.98470
Conditions on the River Wylye
The river
A chalk stream tributary of the Hampshire Avon, River Wylye rises at White Sheet Bottom near the Deverills in Wiltshire and runs for 27 miles north through the Deverill villages towards Warminster,…
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FAQ
The Wylye Fishery FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing The Wylye Fishery, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on The Wylye Fishery at any one time?
The Wylye Fishery allows a maximum of 4 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on The Wylye Fishery?
The Wylye Fishery 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?
The Wylye Fishery is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for The Wylye 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?
At the fishery entrance, where the tally board and return book are kept. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
The Wylye Fishery permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the The Wylye 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 The Wylye 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 The Wylye 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 River Wylye.
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