Each season on the chalkstreams sees various changes, often with new beats becoming available or new ownership bringing in new ideas for the benefit of anglers near and far. This winter will see a fairly large scale change along the River Anton valley that will bring with it both positive and negative news.

Westfair, River Anton, Aardvark McLeod

For those who have not yet heard, the Westover Estate beats (1 to 4) and Fullerton Estate beats (3 to 6) will move into a private long term lease. (Please note, THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE OUR BEAT AT WESTFAIR) Under its new guardianship the river will go through a large rewilding restoration that will further assist the wonderful wild trout and grayling populations that call the Anton their home. Sadly for many of us this will mean that these two stretches of water will no longer be available for day tickets and their usual syndicate rods.

Obviously, the work will do a lot of good for one of our favourite rivers, but it will be sad to see the availability of fishing days considerably reduced. The good news is there is still time to fish both venues before the trout season finishes or in November and December for grayling. It is also important to say that our beautiful Westfair Beat will continue to be available next season for those that love the River Anton.

Final 2021 Trout availability on the River Anton:

Wednesday 8th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 4 rods
Fullerton Estate, River Anton & Test – 1 to 4 rods

Thursday 9th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Friday 10th September:
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Sunday 12th September:
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Monday 13th September:
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Fullerton Estate, River Anton & Test – 1 to 2 rods

Tuesday 14th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Thursday 16th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods
Fullerton Estate, River Anton & Test – 1 to 2 rods

Friday 17th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Saturday 18th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Sunday 19th September:
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 4 rods

Monday 20th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Tuesday 21st September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Wednesday 22nd September:
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods
Fullerton Estate, River Anton & Test – 1 to 6 rods

Thursday 23rd September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Fullerton Estate, River Anton & Test – 1 to 4 rods

Friday 24th September:
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Sunday 26th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Monday 27th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Fullerton Estate, River Anton & Test – 1 to 8 rods

Tuesday 28th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Wednesday 29th September:
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods
Fullerton Estate, River Anton & Test – 1 to 4 rods

Thursday 30th September:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Friday 1st October:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 2 rods

Saturday 2nd October:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods

Sunday 3rd October:
Westfair Beat, River Anton – 1 to 6 rods
Westover Estate, River Anton – 1 to 4 rods

For grayling availability please contact us.

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.