Fishing Mill in Hampshire, England

• Overview

  Mill sits in Hampshire, out in England. Land around it is rolling hill. The closest town, Andover, is 0.8 miles away. The big place round here is Basingstoke, 18 miles distant. Not far off: Frensham Great Pond out at 30 miles, Frensham Little Pond just 31 miles, Cook's Pond out at 32 miles, Little Island Pond just 34 miles and Ford Pond out at 34 miles. A area boundary runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mill

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Hampshire include brown trout, European eel, European grayling and northern pike. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Mill repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 17°C and February at 4°C. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Mill more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. A recognised fishing place sits 40 yards away. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Frensham Great Pond at 30 miles is the sensible second choice. For Mill, the notice at the access point is the final word.