Benham Wilderness

River Kennet

~5 mi

RG20 8NF

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Benham Wilderness is a stretch of the River Kennet, controlled by Wilde Trout. Fishing is by booked day rod, fly only. Species include brown trout, grayling, chub, perch and pike. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

No season rods offered. Long fished by a private syndicate; now let to guided day rods only.

Day Ticket £

Guided day rods only, on Thursdays through the trout season (1 April to 30 September). From £665 per rod, 1 to 4 rods per guide (FishingBeats listing of Wilde Trout prices, 2026). Larger groups and corporate days on request.

Night Fishing

Guided day fishing only; guide meets rods at the fishing cabin at 9am.

Where To Buy

Wilde Trout: https://wildetrout.co.uk/chalkstream-fishing/the-wilderness/ , info@wildetrout.co.uk, +44 1264 554884

Parking

Parking Information

Needs verification. Rods meet the guide at the fishing lodge; hotel pick-up included for guests staying locally.

Species

Brown Trout

Grayling

Chub

Perch

Pike

At a Glance

Controller

Wilde Trout

Bank

Both

Access

Day Ticket Only

Night fishing

Pegs

No pegs. Guided fly fishing over main river and carriers.

Postcode

RG20 8NF

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller