Chilbolton Fishery

River Test
Book now from £55

Chilbolton Fishery is a fishery on the River Test. Below are the 1 beat available for booking, with pricing and access details.

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Situated in the heart of the renowned Test Valley, the waters surrounding the historic village of Chilbolton offer some of the most quintessential middle River Test fly fishing available. Known for its sweeping, gin-clear glides and vibrant ranunculus weed beds, this stretch of the river provides a truly classic chalk stream canvas for the discerning angler. The fishing at Chilbolton is steeped in tradition, offering exceptional sight-fishing opportunities for both wild brown trout and specimen winter grayling. Positioned beautifully within the valley—near where the River Anton joins the main Test—the water here is rich in ecology and boasts prolific fly hatches. This makes it an absolute haven for upstream dry fly and nymph purists. The meticulously maintained banks and serene Hampshire surroundings ensure a deeply immersive and tranquil sporting experience.

Services & Amenities

Day Tickets
Membership
Club Water
Accommodation
Tuition
Equipment Hire

Amenities

fishing huts toilet

Location

Joy's Ln, Chilbolton, Stockbridge SO20 6BB, Vereinigtes Königreich

Contact Information

Owner
Jeff Hounslow
Address
Joy's Ln, Chilbolton, Stockbridge SO20 6BB, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Beats at Chilbolton Fishery

1 beat available

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From £55

Chilbolton Fishing Beat

Nestled adjacent to the picturesque Chilbolton Common, this private and highly secluded 280-metre stretch of the main River Test offers an idyllic retreat for the dedicated fly fisher. Accessed via a scenic 800-metre walk across the historic common, anglers are rewarded with a profoundly tranquil and undisturbed chalk stream environment far from the beaten path. The beat boasts beautifully varied water, flowing around two distinct mid-stream islands that create excellent lies for cruising fish. Following extensive, expert bank restorations by the Wessex Rivers Trust in the winter of 2021, the beat now features improved angler access and a beautifully sinuous river profile, maximizing the natural holding water. Beyond the exceptional fishing, the stretch is perfectly set up for a full day on the water, complete with a comfortable rustic fishing hut, strategically placed seats, casting jetties, and a neatly mowed socialising area for riverside dining.

0.17 miles fly only +2