Hampshire Avon · Dorset
Upper Winkton
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 Upper Winkton
The upper half of the club’s Winkton fishery, and the water to head for if you are after an Avon salmon. Fish lie up through this stretch and can often be seen above the top weir throwing themselves clear. Sea trout run it too.
There are two large weir pools, and the slower, deeper water between them stays fishable when the rest of the Avon valley is in flood, which makes it a useful stretch to know in a wet autumn. Access is good along well-maintained paths and there is a swim close enough to the car park to suit anglers who cannot walk far.
Out of the game season it is a serious specimen coarse water, with barbel over 16lb, chub over 7lb, roach over 3lb and pike over 25lb in recent seasons. A light, roving approach pays off across the huge variety of swims.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Wet Fly, Streamer
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 Upper Winkton
Entry and exit one hour before sunrise to two hours after sunset. Maximum 2 rods. 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. Coarse guest tickets are not issued for this water. Toilets on site.
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
50.75842, -1.77405 ///rainwater.doctors.surface
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
Typical months from the river’s hatch calendar, which applies along its whole length rather than to this beat. Not a live report.
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FAQ
Upper Winkton FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Upper Winkton, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Upper Winkton at any one time?
Upper Winkton allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Upper Winkton?
Upper Winkton 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 Upper Winkton 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 Upper Winkton — 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 postcode BH23 7LA. Parking in the club car park or the layby. The precise access point is marked at ///rainwater.doctors.surface on what3words. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Upper Winkton permits the following fly methods: wet_fly, streamer. The fly recommendations section on the Upper Winkton 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 Upper Winkton — 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 Upper Winkton. 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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