Each season the River Itchen and its tributaries undergo several weed cutting periods. This is necessary to help manage water flow and height as well as keeping the rivers open to anglers. The dates have now been confirmed for the 2026 season, see the full date breakdown below.
River Itchen Weed Cutting Dates 2026
Sector A: Above Durngate Sluice (Winchester)
| Sector A Cutting Days | Sector A Clearing off Days |
| Saturday 2 May – Wednesday 6 May (midnight) | Thursday 7 May |
| Friday 5 June – Friday 12 June (midnight) | Saturday 13 June – Sunday 14 June |
| Friday 3 July – Thursday 9 July (midnight) | Friday 10 July – Saturday 11 July |
| Friday 14 August – Thursday 20 August (midnight) | Friday 21 August – Saturday 22 August |
Sector B: Below Durngate Sluice (Winchester)
| Sector B Cutting Days | Sector B Clearing off Days |
| Sunday 3 May – Thursday7 May (midnight) | Friday 8 May |
| Saturday 6 June – Saturday 13 June (midnight) | Sunday 14 June – Monday 15 June |
| Sunday 5 July – Saturday 11 July (midnight) | Sunday 12 July – Monday 13 July |
| Saturday 15 August – Friday 21 August (midnight) | Saturday 22 August – Sunday 23 August |
View the River Test weed cutting dates HERE.
View our latest Chalkstream Fishing Brochure HERE.
For more information about fishing on the chalkstreams please contact Alistair Routledge or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.
