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River Test, United Kingdom

England (Hampshire) · United Kingdom

River Test

Freshwater

The crystal-clear chalk streams of Hampshire, led by the River Test, are the birthplace of dry-fly fishing. Wild and stocked brown trout rise to precise imitations, with the famous mayfly hatch the highlight of the season.

Water
Freshwater
Best time
Mayfly hatch late May–Jun; trout Apr–Sep; grayling in winter

Target species

  • Brown trout
  • Grayling
  • Atlantic salmon

Recommended techniques

  • Dry-fly (chalk stream)
  • Upstream nymphing

Best time of year: Mayfly hatch late May–Jun; trout Apr–Sep; grayling in winter

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