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River Test at Broadlands
Day ticketTwo and a half miles of the River Test on the Broadlands Estate, split into three trout beats and three salmon beats. The Test is the most famous chalkstream in the world, the river on which modern fly fishing was developed in the Victorian era.
Access: Beats booked in advance through the estate or specialist agents; a premium day-rate river, not a casual walk-up water
Parking: Beat-specific parking arranged as part of the booking
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Brown trout | Spring, Summer |
| Grayling | Autumn, Winter |
| Atlantic salmon | Summer, Autumn |
Trout season starts early April; the estate is also a strong winter grayling and pike-on-fly venue, with demand for chalkstream grayling fishing growing year on year.
Fishing UK freshwater in England or Wales requires a valid Environment Agency rod licence for anyone aged 13+. Check if you need one and buy online.
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