Sandy Balls
Coarse Fishing: 16th June – 14th March
Salmon: 1st February – 31st August (catch & release only)
Sea Trout: 15th April to 31st October
Brown Trout: 1st April – 15th October (catch & release only)
Access/Parking: Parking is in either the main campsite car park or in the layby off the B3078. Access to the river is then on foot, paths in some areas are quite steep.
Entry/Exit: One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Postcode: SP6 2JZ (Sandy Balls Holiday Park)
A very picturesque stretch of river. This is our uppermost venue on the Avon, just north of Fordingbridge, where the river sits beneath an area of mature woodland which has a holiday park set amongst it. The main species present are chub, barbel, roach, dace and pike.
A prime winter fishery, the water is very lightly fished amongst the cooler months when the holiday makers aren’t present. Although quite a long walk from the entry points the rewards are well worth the perseverance.
Travelling light and adopting a roving approach allows you to explore the stretch and should help you locate the fish.
Current river levels from the nearest measuring station can be found HERE
- Please stick to recognised paths or the river bank at all times
- Beware of animals in any fields
- All gates must be closed at all times
- Car stickers must be displayed
- Day and guest tickets are available
- Unhooking mats must be used for larger species
- Minors/Juniors must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Lure fishing for pike is permitted throughout the coarse season
- All litter must be removed from your peg when you leave
- No dogs
- No unattended tackle
