How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Winchester, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Winchester, United Kingdom, sits in the heart of chalkstream country and offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in England. From the crystal-clear River Itchen to nearby stillwaters and canals, anglers can target trout, grayling, coarse fish and predators with a wide range of techniques. Whether you prefer fly fishing for wild brown trout or float fishing for roach and chub, Winchester’s varied fisheries provide year-round sport. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:98%
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Full Moon
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Distance to earth:405,501 kmProximity:0.5 %
Moon Phases for Winchester
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average Day
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minor Time:01:53 am - 03:53 am
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major Time:10:55 am - 12:55 pm
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minor Time:
07:58 pm -
09:58 pm
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major Time:11:19 pm - 01:19 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 28 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 04:27 am | 4.43 ft |
| high | 11:24 am | 13.55 ft |
| low | 04:45 pm | 4.79 ft |
| high | 11:37 pm | 14.01 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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 Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 4.95 ft
high:
, 13.12 ft
, Coeff: 57
low:
, 5.09 ft
high:
, 13.75 ft
, Coeff: 64
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Full Moon |
low:
, 4.43 ft
high:
, 13.55 ft
, Coeff: 62
low:
, 4.79 ft
high:
, 14.01 ft
, Coeff: 67
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Full Moon |
low:
, 4.07 ft
high:
, 13.94 ft
, Coeff: 66
low:
, 4.66 ft
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Full Moon |
high:
, 14.24 ft
, Coeff: 69
low:
, 3.84 ft
high:
, 14.24 ft
, Coeff: 69
low:
, 4.66 ft
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Full Moon |
high:
, 14.34 ft
, Coeff: 70
low:
, 3.81 ft
high:
, 14.37 ft
, Coeff: 71
low:
, 4.79 ft
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 Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 14.3 ft
, Coeff: 70
low:
, 3.87 ft
high:
, 14.4 ft
, Coeff: 71
low:
, 4.92 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 14.17 ft
, Coeff: 68
low:
, 3.94 ft
high:
, 14.34 ft
, Coeff: 70
low:
, 4.95 ft
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Waning Gibbous |
high:
, 14.04 ft
, Coeff: 67
low:
, 3.9 ft
high:
, 14.27 ft
, Coeff: 69
low:
, 4.89 ft
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Fishing Overview Winchester
Winchester fishing revolves around the legendary River Itchen, a classic Hampshire chalkstream flowing through and around the city. Crystal-clear water, rich weed growth and stable year-round flows create ideal habitat for trout and grayling, while slower, deeper sections and side channels hold a strong head of coarse fish and predators. Within a short drive are day-ticket stillwaters and commercial fisheries that broaden your species list and give reliable sport in all seasons.
Seasonal patterns on the Itchen and nearby venues are well defined. From early spring, hatches of olives and midges bring wild and stocked brown trout up to the surface; this is prime time for upstream dry-fly work with small, sparse patterns on light leaders. Late spring into early summer sees the most consistent sport, with evening rises ideal for emerger and spinner patterns. As water temperatures peak in mid-summer, trout push into faster, better-oxygenated runs; nymphs and upstream spiders become more reliable than dries in bright conditions.
Autumn around Winchester is dominated by grayling fishing. As the weed dies back and the water cools, grayling shoal up in deeper glides. Light nymphing with tungsten-beaded bugs, small PTNs and Czech-style patterns fished under a sensitive indicator is effective, especially on dull days. Through winter, when the river runs low and clear, scale down to fine tippet and tiny nymphs, or target perch, roach and chub in slack margins and deeper bends with maggots, worms and small jigs.
The Itchen’s habitat variety is the key to its mixed fishing. Fast, gravelly runs hold trout and grayling; look for broken water and weedbeds where fish sit on the crease lines. Slower, wider sections through the valley and near town bridges provide cover for chub, dace, roach and perch. Side channels, mill streams and backwaters are perfect ambush points for pike, especially in winter when silver fish shoal tightly. Nearby stillwaters around Winchester add carp, tench and bream to the list, with margins and islands the main holding areas.
Practical tactics depend on your target species:
- Trout & grayling (fly fishing): Use a 9–9.5 ft 4–5 wt rod, long leaders (12–15 ft) and fluorocarbon tippet. Approach from downstream, keep a low profile, and cast from well back to avoid spooking fish in the clear water.
- Coarse fish: Stick or waggler float tactics with small hooks and light lines work well in the town stretches and slower glides. Feed sparsely but regularly with maggots, casters or hemp to draw fish off the main flow.
- Pike & perch: Focus on marinas, locks, deep bends and overhanging trees. Lure fishing with small shads, spinners and jerkbaits covers water efficiently; in colder months, static deadbaits can draw larger pike.
- Stillwaters around Winchester: For carp and tench, method feeders, solid PVA bags and short hooklinks fished to features are consistent. On trout lakes, intermediate lines with small lures or buzzers produce takes throughout much of the year.
By matching your approach to the season, reading the chalkstream structure carefully and scaling down for the clear water, Winchester offers consistently productive fishing for both fly and coarse anglers across the year.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Winchester area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 7 wharf(s) in this area.
North Wall Jetty - 32.27281590037km , North Railway Jetty - 32.51532986366km , Sheer Jetty - 32.58590241529km , Pitch House Jetty - 32.6745689345km , Boat House Jetty - 32.74241083311km , South Railway Jetty - 32.95181120388km , South Wall - 33.03960611681km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Calshot Beach - 28.10849220312km , Stokes Bay - 33.30979798433km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 3 main harbours in this area.
Hythe Marina - 22.01881867903km, Portsmouth Harbour - 31.07466423327km, Gosport Premier Marina - 32.83830830964km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Winchester. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
May's Island - 14.19251697669km , River Test - 18.67899481625km , Mill - 19.24922618352km , Empress Dock - 20.14790076911km , River Itchen - 20.17371668512km , Hythe Marina - 22.01881867903km , Southampton Water - 22.10211116857km , River Hamble - 24.20139108565km , Oakhanger Stream - 26.73849711714km , The Well Head Stream - 26.78582349598km , Fareham Lake - 27.91269251543km , River Meon - 28.05907193771km , Calshot Beach - 28.10849220312km , Pewit Island - 29.00342693787km , Horsea Island - 30.06590236954km , Great Island - 30.55405184635km , Kitt's Island - 30.79297434584km , Portsmouth Harbour - 31.07466423327km , Stone Point - 31.09727506697km , River Bourne - 31.45254813677km , Whale Island - 31.70633901527km , Beaulieu River - 31.8988060427km , Gull Island - 32.13552068802km , North Wall Jetty - 32.27281590037km , Burrow Island - 32.27543461172km , Needs Ore Point - 32.48852126759km , North Railway Jetty - 32.51532986366km , Sheer Jetty - 32.58590241529km , Pitch House Jetty - 32.6745689345km , Boat House Jetty - 32.74241083311km , Gosport Premier Marina - 32.83830830964km , South Railway Jetty - 32.95181120388km , North Binness Island - 32.9779245786km , South Wall - 33.03960611681km , Egypt Point - 33.13321762016km , Ryde Middle - 33.27537920361km , Stokes Bay - 33.30979798433km , Old Castle Point - 33.36917545327km , St John's Island - 33.45620668811km , River Nadder - 33.78621161081km
Harbours and
Marinas
Beaches
Bays
Wharfs
Points,Reefs,etc
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