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Manningford Trout Fishery – Upper River Avon

A proper chalkstream beat on the upper Hampshire Avon, tucked into Wiltshire’s Pewsey Vale. Manningford Trout Fishery controls roughly 2.6 miles of secluded, single-bank river fishing for wild brown trout and grayling.

Run by Manningford Trout Fishery / Berkshire Trout Fisheries · checked 9 Oct 2026

The lowdown

  • This is rural River Avon fishing, with the Vale of Pewsey giving it a quiet, tucked-away feel. No urban faff here — just a secluded retreat for wild-fish anglers.
  • The beat is aimed at more experienced anglers, so it’s not really a chuck-it-and-see sort of day. Reading the water and keeping things tidy will matter.
  • The fishery describes the river as chalkstream water, fed by the pristine Hampshire Avon. Expect the sort of clear, lively river where presentation counts.
  • The fishery controls approximately 2.6 miles of river fishing, although the official description also refers to about 2 miles in places. Either way, there’s a fair bit of water to explore.
  • Fishing is single-bank only. The exact bank isn’t stated, so check the arrangement when booking and make sure you’re clear on where you can fish.
  • The Rushall section runs down to Upavon bridge and is also managed by the fishery. It has natural holding areas for specimen grayling and plentiful wild brown trout.
  • Wild brown trout and grayling are the named river targets. The stocked brown and rainbow trout in the Manor and Squires lakes are separate from this wild river beat.
  • A fishing hut is associated with the river beat, and tuition or guiding can be arranged. Rods and other kit may also be provided, which is handy if you’re travelling light.
  • Day fishing is available, but it needs booking by telephone or email. Contact the fishery first to confirm availability — don’t just rock up and hope for a cheeky day on the water.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: This is experienced-angler chalkstream water, so careful presentation and reading the flow are the order of the day. Tuition, guiding, rods and other equipment can be arranged if needed.

Access & tickets

River Avon day fishing

Book by telephone or email; availability must be confirmed with the fishery.

Day fishing is available from Manningford Trout Fishery. Book by telephone or email and contact the fishery to confirm availability; the official site does not publish a separate current River Avon day-ticket price.

Fish the club names

trout, chub

Key rules

  • Single-bank fishing.
  • Day fishing must be booked by telephone or email.
  • Contact the fishery to confirm availability and booking.
  • The Rushall section managed by the fishery runs down to Upavon bridge.

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 fish

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Upavon East 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

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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