Fly Fishing on the river whitewater

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The Whitewater is a truly beautiful chalk stream any time of year, and flows through stunning countryside and farmland. With its many pools, bends and glides, plus an extensive variety of natural water plants and weed types- you will find yourself completely undisturbed by dog-walkers, pram-pushers and joggers. Heaven! 

 The Whitewater is known to hold chub, trout, dace, roach, perch, even bream, and of course pike.  Barbel are present but elusive (Aren't they always?).  A modest re-stocking of brown trout takes place every year, largely for the club's fly-fishing enthusiasts. Unlike the river Blackwater, the Whitewater does not seem prone to periodic episodes of pollution, probably because it runs largely through farmland used for grazing. 

1. Fly fishing permitted from 1st April to 15th June from the electric pylon fence immediately above the top weir downstream to the junction of the river Blackwater. From 16th June to 30th September fly fisherman may fish from the electric pylon fence immediately above the top weir downstream to the hatch gate bridge. From 16th June to 30th September fly fisherman may fish from the hatch gate bridge downstream to the junction of the river Blackwater, but knowing this  is shared with coarse anglers who must be given priority access during this period. Fly fishing season 1st April to 30th September inclusive.
2.  The River Whitewater is located north west of Hartley Wintney. Please refer to the map within this permit.
3.  No access unless in possession of a valid membership permit.
4.  Members must clearly display their vehicle FADAS club logo pass at all times before accessing the river.
5.  Vehicle parking available only in designated areas marked 'P' on the map.
6.  Hatchgate Car park - park at 90 degrees to the road to enable full car park capacity for all.
7.  Hatchgate access - Close to the bridge/river only, not into neighbouring land/property.
8.  members must not park on neighbouring farmland properties.
9. Please keep to the river course when accessing the river, do not at any time stray, and avoid completely farming crops. Shut all gates. Ensure electric fences are keep operational.
10. NO day or guest tickets.
11.  Members are required to act as bailiffs and check for valid memberships.
12.  All farms that border our river are our friends. Please do not do anything that can be misconstrued to upset the farmers, and respect their requests at all times.
13. Under 18 year olds who are members must be accompanied ( within 20ft at all times.) by the responsible adult who is also a member.
14. Upstream fly fishing only.
15.  Strictly catch and release of all fish.
16.  One hook only.
17.  Fly and nymph only.
18.  Max hook size 12
19.  All hooks to be barbless, confirm by woolly jumper test prior to use.
20.  wading maybe required in some areas, but please keep to minimum. ( To avoid disturbance to invertebrates and habitat.)
21.  Fishing and access dawn to dusk only, as defined by Greenwich meantime.
22.  All litter whether is be yours or not to be collected and taken home.
23.  Remove leader line and hooks from banks or when snagged in trees to prevent danger to associated wildlife.
24.  Mobile phones, whilst these can be useful items of equipment in their place. we would like to remind members to maintain the riverside peace and tranquillity for the benefit of others. Phone ringtones should be on silent ( I.E vibrate.) and associated mobile phones noise or conversation should be kept at a low volume.