Avon Tyrrell Estate – River Avon, North End to Dudmore

River level

The lowdown

• The estate water sits on the Lower Hampshire Avon in Hampshire, with the Wiltshire mention forming part of the wider area around this stretch.
• The beat runs for approximately three miles, from North End down to Dudmore. Exact peg numbers aren’t published, so expect a more natural river layout rather than a numbered commercial fishery.
• This is classic lower chalk-stream country, with river channels winding through low-lying Avon water meadows. Proper scenic stuff.
• The river divides into two streams at Sabines Farm near Avon, giving the stretch that cheeky, split-channel character chalk streams are known for.
• The estate describes the Lower Avon as famous for the quality of its coarse fishing. Coarse fishing is now managed directly by Avon Tyrrell Estate, after the water was historically let to Christchurch Angling Club.
• Salmon fishing is available on rods let for the season. The stated salmon season runs from 1 February to 31 July.
• The estate says the Lower Avon still has a reputation for producing very large spring salmon, although present-day salmon catches are low compared with the past.
• Salmon fishing is catch and release. It must also stop when the water temperature reaches or exceeds 19°C under the voluntary Environment Agency agreement.
• Warm-weather anglers need to check the Knapp Mill water-temperature telemetry. Coarse-fishing availability is due to be published by the estate, so it’s worth checking before making plans.
• The exact fishing approaches, peg locations and parking arrangements aren’t set out on the official page. Contact the estate first and get the current lowdown before heading down the bank.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The checked details don’t set out specific coarse methods or salmon tactics. Fishing is by estate-controlled availability, with salmon rods let for the season and the coarse fishing managed in hand.

Access & tickets

Avon Tyrrell Estate manages the fishing. Prospective anglers should contact the estate about renting a rod for the 2025/26 season; coarse-fishing availability details are to be published on the estate website.

Fish the club names

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Named by Avon Tyrrell Estate across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

• Salmon fishing season is 1 February to 31 July.
• Salmon fishing is catch and release.
• Salmon fishing must cease when water temperature reaches or exceeds 19°C.
• Check Knapp Mill water-temperature telemetry during warm weather.
• Current coarse-fishing rules and availability should be confirmed with Avon Tyrrell Estate.

Where it is