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River Test

River fishing  Hampshire, England · 04:51 - 21:24

River Test is a river in Hampshire, England. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:06–06:06 Day 06:06–20:09 Dusk 20:09–22:09

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Grayling
Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
28%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
European Chub
Squalius cephalus
27%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
14%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barbel
Barbel
Barbus barbus
14%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
9%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
8%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

River Test is a river in Hampshire, England.

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

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for grayling, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for grayling at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red and bright tags for grayling.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Fly for grayling: Dry fly and nymph.

Fishing permit

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

About this water

River Test

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 Grayling, European Chub, Atlantic Salmon, Barbel, 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?

Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at River Test right now?

Right now Grayling is the most likely catch, at about 28%.