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Broadlands Estate River Test Fishing

A cracking 4.5-kilometre run of the lower River Test through Broadlands Estate, downstream of Romsey. Five named beats offer trout and salmon fishing, with day rods and season-rod options available through the estate office.

Run by Broadlands Estates · checked 12 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Longbridge gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready

The lowdown

  • The fishing runs through five named beats: Grove, Moorcourt, Longbridge, Lee Park, and Rookery & Lord Louis. Plenty to get your head around before picking a swim.
  • Longbridge is described as roughly one-third of a mile of double-bank main river. It also has a fishing hut and toilet facilities, which is always bob on.
  • This is classic chalkstream country. The estate describes the Test as famous for its part in the development of modern fly fishing.
  • The river and adjoining banks and meadows are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Treat it with care and keep the banks tidy.
  • Trout fishing is upstream dry fly and nymph only. Lures are a no-go for trout, and flies should be natural imitations.
  • Hooks must be no larger than size 10 for trout fishing. So, keep things neat and sensible rather than reaching for anything chunky.
  • The main beats provide trout and salmon fishing. The estate also names Atlantic salmon, sea trout, grayling, and native brown trout on its water.
  • Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk. Dogs can come along, but they need to stay under strict control, and owners must pick up after them.
  • Every fish caught, whether kept or released, must go in the fishing log at Longbridge Fishing Hut. A small faff, but essential.
  • Both day rods and season rods are offered. The estate also advertises fortnightly shared and exclusive season rods, plus a separate carrier-trout syndicate option.

Methods: For trout, stick to upstream dry fly or nymph with natural imitations and hooks no larger than size 10. Lures are prohibited for trout fishing; the available facts do not set out methods for the salmon fishing.

Access & tickets

Day rod, 3 April to 12 May 2026

Trout fishing

£220 plus VAT (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day rod, 13 May to 7 June 2026

Trout fishing

£300 plus VAT (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day rod, 8 June to 31 July 2026

Trout fishing

£250 plus VAT (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day rod, 1 August to 16 October 2026

Trout fishing

£220 plus VAT (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Carrier-stream daily access, 2026 season

Carrier-trout access

£1,000 plus VAT (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day rods are available by enquiry through the Broadlands Estate office. The estate also advertises fortnightly shared and exclusive season-rod options, plus a separate carrier-trout syndicate.

Fish the club names

trout, barbel, chub

Key rules

  • Maintain good etiquette.
  • Dogs are permitted only when kept under strict control.
  • Dog owners must pick up after their dogs.
  • Record every fish caught, whether killed or released, in the fishing log at Longbridge Fishing Hut.
  • Trout fishing is upstream dry fly and nymph only.
  • Lures are prohibited for trout fishing.
  • Flies should be natural imitations.
  • Hooks must be no larger than size 10 for trout fishing.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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