Wherwell Estate River Test Fishing Beats 3–11
A proper chalk-stream setup around Wherwell village, with seven River Test beats running from 3 to 11. It’s tranquil water-meadow fishing, with day tickets and seasonal rods available through Wherwell Estate.
Run by Wherwell Estate · checked 12 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club
River Test
Wherwell Estate River Test Fishing Beats 3–11
Our river artwork — photos for this stretch are on the way
River level
Measured — Environment Agency
Wherwell gauge
Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.
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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready
The lowdown
- Beat Three is around 540 metres, tucked between two River Test carriers and the water meadows. Sounds like a lovely bit of chalk-stream water, with plenty of room to explore.
- Beat Four runs for roughly 650 metres and brings deeper water, tight meanders and secluded fishing. A cracking choice if you fancy a quieter, more intimate swim.
- Beat Five is another 650-metre beat, mixing open water meadow with a shaded, winding section. That change of character should keep things interesting through the day.
- Beat Seven has two narrow parallel carriers joining at the bottom, with about 870 metres of bank fishing. Proper feature-filled water, and likely one for keeping your eyes peeled.
- Beat Nine is approximately 580 metres and described as wild and secluded. Ideal for anglers who like their river fishing a little more tucked away.
- Beat Ten measures around 510 metres, with willow-lined banks, and can be fished from either side. Handy if one bank is playing awkwardly or the light is wrong.
- Beat Eleven is roughly 670 metres and has even had a starring role on BBC TV’s Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. A nice bit of river heritage, that.
- Trout fishing runs from the start of May through mid-October. Once that window closes, grayling fishing takes over from mid-October through to mid-March.
- The estate describes the fishing as tranquil chalk-stream sport through water meadows and a picturesque village. Expect classic Test surroundings rather than a rough-and-ready river session.
Methods: This is chalk-stream fishing for trout and grayling, with the beat character changing from deeper meanders and shaded winding water to narrow carriers and willow-lined banks. Pick the approach around the water in front of you and the season you’re fishing.
Access & tickets
2026 trout day ticket
Individual River Test beats are available through the online booking calendar. Exact price depends on season, beat and number of rods.
£218 to £587 per day per beat (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Seasonal rod
Available subject to availability. Contact the Wherwell Estate Office.
Individual beats can be booked through the estate’s online booking calendar. Seasonal rods are subject to availability, so contact the Wherwell Estate Office to enquire.
Fish the club names
trout, perch
Key rules
- Trout fishing runs from the start of May through mid-October.
- Grayling fishing runs from mid-October through to mid-March.
- Bookings require full payment unless otherwise arranged with the Estate Office.
- Date changes may alter the price.
- Bookings are refunded if the Estate cancels because adverse weather prevents fishing.
- Seasonal rods are subject to availability and require contacting the Estate Office.
Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.
GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fishWhere it is
Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.
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