Barton Court Estate
River KennetBarton Court Estate is a fishery on the River Kennet. Below are the 6 beats available for booking, with pricing and access details.
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Barton Court Estate is a historic private fly fishing estate nestled in the village of Kintbury, Berkshire, where the River Kennet winds through ancient water meadows. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the estate offers over three miles of bank across the main river, carriers, and side streams, providing some of the finest chalk stream fly fishing in southern England. The water is renowned for its prolific mayfly hatches, thriving wild brown trout, and a rich heritage stretching back to the Victorian era — including the birthplace of the famous Barrett's Shaving Brush fly pattern.
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Contact Information
- Address
- Barton Court, Kintbury, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9SA
- Phone
- 01488 658 101
Beats at Barton Court Estate
6 beats availableEach beat has its own access, pricing, and difficulty. Browse all beats on the River Kennet or compare on the River Kennet map .
Upper Park
The upper park stretch of the Barton Court estate, historically notable as the location where the River Kennet record pike of 33lb 2oz was caught in 2007. Now fished as a fly-only water for wild brown trout.
Parsons Ditch
A named ditch or carrier stream within the Barton Court estate, lined with willows that are pollarded annually. Part of the historic water meadow network that has been actively restored and maintained.
Old River
A classic chalk stream stretch with strong lines of hawthorn trees along the banks, making it a prime spot during the hawthorn hatch in April. Particularly effective for wind-blown terrestrials and dry fly fishing.
Dog Kennels
A named stretch within the Barton Court estate where wild trout spawning redds have been observed. Part of the intricate network of carriers and side streams that criss-cross the estate's ancient water meadows.
Park Stream
A named stream within the Barton Court estate where wild brown trout redds have been observed, indicating natural spawning activity. Part of the diverse network of carriers and side streams crossing the Berkshire water meadows.
Middle Cut
A carrier or side stream stretch with strong lines of hawthorn trees along the banks, offering excellent dry fly fishing during the hawthorn hatch. One of the named sections within the Barton Court water meadow network.