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River Test

River fishing  Hampshire, England · 05:35 - 20:48

River Test is a river in Hampshire, England. Anglers here fish mainly for European Chub, Grayling and Barbel.

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: European Chub Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
22°
Thu
85%
22°
Fri
86%
22°
Sat
85%
24°
Sun
87%
24°
Best day
Mon
85%
22°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:50–06:50 Day 06:50–19:33 Dusk 19:33–21:33

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:33–06:33 Major period 16:33–18:33 Minor period 21:39–23:09 Minor period 11:56–13:26

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
24°
14:00
25°
15:00
25°
16:00
25°
17:00
24°
18:00
23°
19:00
22°
20:00
21°
21:00
20°
22:00
19°
23:00
18°
00:00
18°

Likely catch now (6 species)

European Chub
Squalius cephalus
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
71%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Barbel
Barbus barbus
54%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
43%
Peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
25%
Average conditions right now.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
11%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Chub, Grayling, Barbel, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Sea Trout.

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for european chub at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Fly for grayling: Dry fly and nymph.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

The River Test is a chalk stream in Hampshire in the south of England. It rises at Ashe near Basingstoke and flows southwards for 40 miles (64 km) to Southampton Water. Settlements on the Test include the towns of Stockbridge and Romsey. The river's valley gives its name to the local government district of Test Valley. Below the village of Longparish, the river is broadly followed by the Test Way, a long-distance footpath.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Test?

Popular catches here include European Chub, Grayling, Barbel, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at River Test?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish River Test?

European Chub fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at River Test right now?

Right now European Chub is the most likely catch, at about 50%.