The mayfly hatch has arrived and the chalkstream fly fishing season is in full swing. As ever, mayfly dates are almost all but gone for this season but we do still have a handful of prime time dates available for those looking for a last minute outing. See our beat options and dates below.
Testcombe, River Test
This stretch of the River Test at Testcombe beginning by the bridge at the famous Mayfly pub and running up to the village of Chilbolton has been a private family-run fishery since 1976. Having been previously only available to season rods we have made available a limited number of day rods. Offering a balanced mixture of wide, fast-flowing stretches, deeper pools and tricky carriers there is something for every fly fishing enthusiast whatever their ability.
Split into two beats with the Home beat enjoying the true left bank and featuring the stunning Grade 2 listed fishing hut situated on the middle beat. The Away beat is a continuous stretch running for a little over 750 metres of main River Test. The fishing is all from the true right hand bank and mainly done from a well maintained path. In several places there are wooden walkways to help anglers reach past the mature reed beds to target fish that would otherwise be out of sight. The beat features a small wooden fishing shelter set back from the river in a quiet copse, a perfect spot to enjoy a simple angler’s picnic.
Available:
Sunday 5th June – 2 to 6 rods
Saturday 11th June – 2 rods
Price on request.
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
The estate is located in the sweeping water meadows just west of Salisbury and offers seven 2 rod beats that feature a variety of water from fast shallows to deeper slower pools. Whilst the Nadder does not generally run as clear as its neighbouring rivers it does get some of the best fly hatches providing wonderful dry fly fishing all season long and especially during the mayfly. Wading is permitted.
Available:
Monday 23rd May – 2 rods, £264 per rod (normally £310)
Polhampton, River Test
The Polhampton beat on the River Test is the uppermost beat available for day tickets on the river, situated just a few hundred yards away from the source of the Test. It is a beat that enjoys the delights of a pure chalkstream, crystal clear water, flowing ranunculus and a healthy population of wild brown trout.
This bank fishing and wading stretch is perfect for single anglers looking for chalkstream fly fishing day rods and guided trips. Like much of the River Test, this beat also belongs in fly fishing history as the place in which Oliver Kite made his final cast. The beat will only be let one day per week during the season to minimise fishing pressure.
Please note that this beat does not experience big mayfly hatches due to its location in the upper valley, it does have some wonderful fly hatches through the season though.
Available:
Monday 23rd May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Tuesday 24th May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Wednesday 25th May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Thursday 26th May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Friday 27th May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Saturday 28th May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Sunday 29th May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Monday 30th May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Tuesday 31st May – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Wednesday 1st June – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Thursday 2nd June – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Friday 3rd June – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Saturday 4th June – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Sunday 5th June – 1 to 2 rod, £175 for 1 rod / £195 for 2 sharing (normally £198 / £220)
Langford, River Wylye
The River Wylye is one of the Avon Valley’s most sought after streams. Home to strong populations of wild trout and grayling, abundant fly life and crystal clear waters make it a fly fishing dream. The fishing is mainly wading with great twists, bend and in-water obstacles to provide fish with a fantastic habitat.
Do not be surprised to encounter some large wily Wylye trout along with excellent autumn and winter grayling fishing. The stretch is available for day tickets and also hosts a small syndicate, all booked days are fished exclusively to one or two rods.
Available:
Tuesday 24th May – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Wednesday 25th May – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Thursday 26th May – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Friday 27th May – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Sunday 29th May – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Monday 30th May – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Tuesday 31st May – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Wednesday 1st June – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Thursday 2nd June – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Friday 3rd June – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
Sunday 5th June – 1 to 2 rods, £60 per rod (normally £75)
For more details on this special offer please do not hesitate to contact Alex Jardine or Olly Thompson or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.