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 2021 season, see the full date breakdown below.
River Itchen Weed Cutting Dates 2022
Sector A: Above Durngate Sluice (Winchester)
| Sector A Cutting Days | Sector A Clearing off Days |
| Tuesday 3 May – Saturday 7 May (midnight) | Sunday 8 May |
| Monday 6 June – Monday 13 June (midnight) | Tuesday 14 June – Wednesday 15 June |
| Tuesday 5 July – Monday 11 July (midnight) | Tuesday 12 July – Wednesday 13 July |
| Sunday 14 August – Sunday 21 August (midnight) | Monday 22 August – Tuesday 23 August |
Sector B: Below Durngate Sluice (Winchester)
| Sector B Cutting Days | Sector B Clearing off Days |
| Wednesday 4 May – Sunday 8 May (midnight) | Monday 9 May |
| Tuesday 7 June – Tuesday 14 June (midnight) | Wednesday 15 June – Thursday 16 June |
| Wednesday 6 July – Tuesday 12 July (midnight) | Wednesday 13 July – Thursday 14 July |
| Monday 15 August – Monday 22 August (midnight) | Tuesday 23 August – Wednesday 24 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 Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.