The most famous chalk stream in the world — gin-clear water, lush ranunculus, wild brown trout and grayling. Dry fly and nymph only on most beats. Limited coarse fishing in the lower stretches around Romsey for big chub, roach and pike.
Target species here
Access & rules
Almost all of the Test is private. Day rods on the famous beats (Houghton Club, Leckford, Mottisfont) start at around £150. Some affordable club water near Romsey through the Test Valley AC.