River Test
The world's most famous chalkstream; dry fly and upstream nymph only on most beats
- Region
- South
- Type
- Chalkstream
- Main species
- Brown trout, grayling, salmon (lower)
- How to get access
- Day rods via estates and agents; Houghton Club members only
Beats & fisheries
- Houghton Club water (Stockbridge, private)Private members' club – not open to day rods.
- Leckford Estate
- Longstock
- Compton
- Mottisfont
- Kimbridge
- Timsbury
- Broadlands (Romsey, lower Test salmon & trout)The Broadlands Estate's fishing on the lower Test. The estate has reported very poor salmon runs, so check what is available before planning a trip.Visit website
Beats listed are examples; many change hands or are let through agents each season – always check access and permits first. You need an Environment Agency rod licence plus permission from the fishery.
