River Test
Houghton Lodge
A fishery on the River Test. 2 beats available to book.
About Houghton Lodge
Houghton Lodge is a historic fishing lodge set above the River Test near Stockbridge in Hampshire, offering day-ticket fly fishing on two beats.
The Lower Beat covers approximately 350 yards of the main river, while the Upper Beat runs for around two thirds of a mile along a main carrier of the Test. Fishing is from the true right-hand bank. Both beats have a fishing hut for anglers' use. The Upper Beat is stocked with brown trout from local fisheries, and this area of the Test also holds a good head of wild brown trout and good-sized grayling.
The water is stocked with brown trout, and the estate encourages catch-and-release, asking all rods to fish with barbless hooks. The clear water, steady flow, and high levels of dissolved minerals create a unique ecosystem that sustains an abundance of invertebrates, making the Test a prime location for dry fly fishing.
Beats at Houghton Lodge
2 beats availableEach beat has its own fishing details, pricing, and difficulty. Browse all beats on the River Test or compare on the River Test map .
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Where to find Houghton Lodge
The fishery's location.
Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. This fishery is on the River Test.
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