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Lower Itchen Coarse

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4.2 (93)
W.C.
Hut
BACK
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Snowy scene
Snowy scene
Snowy scene
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Main hatch pool
Main hatch pool
Main hatch pool
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Spring
Spring
Spring
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Grayling
Grayling
Grayling
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Frosty morning
Frosty morning
Frosty morning
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Winter scene
Winter scene
Winter scene

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The Lower Itchen Fishery

"The river Itchen is one of the most famous chalkstreams of Hampshire, and has inspired the writings of such legends as F M Halford and C E M Skues."

The river meanders gracefully from its source near Cheriton through Winchester to its completion in Southampton water.

Lower Itchen Fishery was founded in 1954 and consists of c. 5,300 yds making it the longest continuous stretch of the River Itchen in private ownership. The fishery is set amidst picturesque water meadows and has an abundance of animal, bird and insect life which creates an atmosphere in which to unwind from the stresses of life.

The fishery is situated under five miles from Junction 5 off the M27 providing excellent access from surrounding areas with London only 77 miles away. For the local business person, Southampton is only a few miles away allowing fishing after a day at the office or to entertain business clients at the river. With Southampton Parkway train station only 2 miles away getting from London Waterloo takes just 1 hour. For those further afield, Southampton Airport is about a 5 minute car journey away.

Once at the fishery access to the beats is via a private track which follows the course of the river and enables rods to park beside their beat, making the fishery ideal for the more mature fisherman and suitable for the disabled.

The entrance to the fishery is via Gaters Mill, which is, in itself steeped in history. There have been mills on the site since Doomsday. Within the mill complex is the Fisherman's Lodge with a kitchen area for the preparation of snacks and refreshments and a lounge area in which to sit and chat to fellow fishermen. Fishing huts and shelters are also provided at various points along the riverbank.

Resident Keeper, Clayton Moorhouse, is there to help answer any questions about the river and to give advice and guidance on fishing, and act as ghillie and can be booked for 2 to 8 hours.


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Reviews

4.2
Based on 89 reviews
Description
4.6
Banks
4.3
Hut
3.8
Ghillie customer service
4.4
Ghillie knowledge / advice
4.6
Value for money
4.4
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Conditions were not good on day of fishing - lots of rain, river high and flowing fast, with moderate colouration below a side stream. However this is something beyond control of the fishery owner. Was simply a case of adapting to the conditions of the day and making the best of it.

Anon

My 4th trip here to date and I just want to shout out to Clayton the Bailiff who is always friendly and helpful and the river itself is always tidy, secure and well kept and the fish are in great condition.

bens

excellent, booking was easy....just one tiny thing, there is not much parking. Thanks.

GrantB

First time for a few years but still as always a good day out and worth the long drive.

nigell

Another great day trotting for grayling. Really nice to see a run of sea trout as well

DavidN

Easy to book online. Famous fishery. Very enjoyable days angling.

RichardL

A very enjoyable two days and bailiff (Clayton is very friendly).

GaryM

Really nice day out weather was great and great fishing

AndrewW

A well run stretch of river

AndrewW
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Facilities & information

Facilities

W.C.

Hut

Bank fishing

Beginner friendly

Tuition available

Fish

Grayling

Coarse

Fishery extra ghillie

Extra ghillie

Recreations

Pub (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

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