Chalk stream Fishing

River Lambourn

The River Lambourn rises in the Berkshire Downs, just above the famous racing village from which it takes its name. It then flows for some 16 miles more or less directly southeast until it joins the River Kennet at Newbury.

The Lambourn had never featured widely in angling literature until the BBC cricket commentator Howard Marshall, published "Reflections on a River" in 1967. The book has established the Lambourn in the chalkstream lexicon in much the same way that Haig Brown’s "My Game Book" or Plunkett Greene’s "Where Bright Waters Meet" did for the Frome & Bourne respectively.

Marshall closes the final chapter of his book with the words, ‘Simple things – so many of them – make up the angler’s true delight. And all of them may be found on the banks of the little River Lambourn.’

DONNINGTON GROVE

This is the classic example of a small chalkstream; not too wide, good pace to the flow & exceptional water quality – in fact, the Lambourn has the coldest water of any southern chalkstream that makes it ideal for spawning, with a good head of wild trout.

This a wading beat, for which we recommend chest waders. There is unique flint folly for a Fishing Cabin beside the river & the Capability Brown 5 acre ornamental Grove Lake, which takes its flow from the river. Fishing on the Grove Lake is part of the package; we lightly stock the lake with some resident rainbows, which can provide an interesting diversion from the river!

The fishing is part of the Donnington Grove Country Club that has an 18-hole golf course. Golf & fishing packages are available on request from us or visit www.donnington-grove.com for more details; the hotel will refer you back to check the fishing dates. John Stephens, our resident Fishing Guide/Instructor may be booked by the day, with tackle, waders & flies provided.

Prices include VAT charged at 17.5%

Exclusive River Lambourn & Grove Lake Day

Prices include all fishing charges, Fishing Guide/Instructors, tuition, tackle, licence & VAT. Minimum group size is 8.

Prices include VAT charged at 17.5%

For further details, please complete our enquiry form or e-mail info@fishingbreaks.com