The River Itchen is a river in Hampshire, England. It flows from mid-Hampshire to join with Southampton Water in the city of Southampton. The river has a total length of 28 miles (45 km), and is noted as one of England's - if not one of the World's - premier chalk streams for fly fishing, especially using dry fly or nymphing techniques. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is noted for its high quality habitats, supporting a range of protected species including the threatened water vole,, otter, brook lamprey and white-clawed crayfish. The river is managed by the Environment Agency, whilst the Port of Southampton is the navigation authority for the tidal section below Swaythling. During Roman Britain, the river may have been associated with the Celtic goddess Ancasta.

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