After a hot, sunny and extremely enjoyable summer season on our chalkstream rivers, we are excited for the exciting autumn time. The rivers are looking tremendous and we expect the fishing to continue in fine form through to the end of the trout season and into the grayling time.

Limited days are available on both the stunning Testcombe beat on the River Test and Westfair Beat on the River Anton so don’t miss your chance to fish either one this season.

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October may seem late in the season but fly hatches often stretch throughout the whole day offering some fantastic dry fly action, even in the rain. The leaves begin to turn offering a fantastic display of mother nature’s beauty, and best of all the fish feast before the colder winter months.

View Alex’s summer chalkstream outlook and tips below:

It is possible to secure your preferred autumn dates whether a single angler or group now. So do not hesitate to contact us for details on availability.

Autumn Fly Fishing Availability 2020:

Week: 19th to 25th October 2020

Wednesday 21st October:
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Thursday 22nd October:
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Friday 23rd October:
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods

Saturday 24th October:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 3 rods
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods

Sunday 25th October:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 3 rods
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods


Week: 26th to 31st October 2020

Monday 26th October:
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods

Tuesday 27th October:
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Wednesday 28th October:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 3 rods
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods

Thursday 29th October:
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Friday 30th October:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 3 rods
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Saturday 31st October:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 3 rods
Private Estate, Middle River Test – 1 to 6 rods

Sunday 1st November:
Trout Season has finished, but do not miss our grayling availability here.


The weed cutting dates have been finalised for the 2020 season, view the River Test dates HERE and the River Itchen dates HERE.

For more information, further chalkstream fly fishing availability or to book one of these days please do not hesitate to contact us by EMAIL or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.