River Bourne
Upper Bourne Fishery
Upper Bourne Fishery is a fishing beat on the River Bourne. Club members only. Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
How to book
Fishing details
Upper Bourne Fishery at a glance
- Rods
- –
- Difficulty
- Legend (5/5)
- Length
- 0.28 miles
- Water type
- chalk stream
Fishing methods
Fly methods
A premium wild fishery on the upper reaches of the Wiltshire Bourne, holding trout and large grayling. Fishing is from the bank, around 500 yards of main river along with some side streams.
It is challenging water and asks for an extremely stealthy and delicate approach. The fun of it is stalking good fish in crystal clear water, with catching them as a bonus rather than the point. Small nymphs are the most successful, though small dry flies are worth a go too, particularly on the faster stretches.
This is the hardest of the club’s three Bourne fisheries and the one that most repays going slowly.
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Upper Bourne Fishery
Bank fishing. Around 500 yards of main river plus some side streams.
Where Upper Bourne Fishery is
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
51.12295, -1.73844
The river
River
The Wiltshire River Bourne runs down the eastern edge of Salisbury Plain from Burbage to the Hampshire Avon at Salisbury, around 20 miles through Collingbourne, Idmiston, Gomeldon, Winterbourne and Laverstock. It is a winterbourne for part of its length, meaning the upper reaches run dry in a hot summer and fill again…
Flies for this beat
Expected in October on the River Bourne
Typical months from the river’s hatch calendar, which applies along its whole length rather than to this beat. Not a live report.
Caperer
Sedge · #10-12
Kite's Imperial
Dry fly · #14-16
Daddy Long Legs
Terrestrial · #10-12
Sawyer's Killer Bug
Nymph · #12-16
The year ahead
Full calendarEvery hatch on the River Bourne and the months it usually runs.
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FAQ
Upper Bourne Fishery FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Upper Bourne Fishery, from tickets to tactics.
