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The Mill
Heathman Street
Nether Wallop
STOCKBRIDGE
Hampshire SO20 8EW
T: 01264 781988
F: 01264 782590
info@fishingbreaks.co.uk
www.fishingbreaks.co.uk
 

Overseas Visitors

With twenty years in the business Fishing Breaks has an unrivalled reputation for the finest chalkstream dry fly fishing on private rivers in southern England.

This brief guide will give you an outline but to discuss your requirements in more detail call Diane +44 (0)1264 781988 or email simon@fishingbreaks.co.uk

Fishing in England

Unlike some countries where rivers have public access usually for the cost of a licence, all rivers in England are privately owned with the fishing controlled by the landowner. Access is usually by payment to the landowner or via agents such as Fishing Breaks who represent the owners.

Who can fish and when?

The trout season runs from mid-April to late-October. Anyone may fish for a single day or more. Fishing is available for any number from one to small groups.

Where are the rivers?

Click on this map

Fishing Guides

Chalkstream fishing is not difficult but it is probably different to anything you may have experienced elsewhere. A Fishing Guide is a useful addition for any fishing trip providing advice, tackle, flies, local transportation and government licence.

Government fishing licence

If you have a Fishing Guide you are covered by our block licence. Otherwise we will show you how to buy the visitors version that may be purchased on-line in advance of your trip. The cost is only a few UK pounds.

Clothing and tackle

No specialist clothing is required as you are unlikely to experience any extremes of weather. Dress for a spring or summer day outside, with a hat, sunglasses, rain jacket as a backup and rugged or waterproof footwear. If the fishing requires waders we will tell you and you should bring your own. Tackle is typically a 3-5 wt outfit; bring you own or the Fishing Guide will provide everything you require. For more details click Planning your trip

The Weather

Average temperature

Rainfall

Generally there is rain (over 0.25mm) one day in three

Accommodation

There are a great variety of hotels, inns and pubs close to the rivers. We do not make room reservations but we will help you make your choice. See the list of recommended places to stay

Getting around

The chalkstream region is 65 miles south west of central London. There are excellent motorway connections and the train is only 1 hour. The fishing area is very compact and you can usually confine your fishing to a 10 mile radius of where you are staying. A car offers the most flexibility or the Fishing Guide will provide daily transportation. Otherwise a train, taxi or walking are options.

Airports

The international airports of Heathrow (57m/92km) and Gatwick (83m/133km) are within easy reach of Stockbridge, the heart of the chalk stream region. If travelling by car, train or taxi the journey time is 1 to 2 hours.

When to book

There is no hard and fast rule. Bookings are made many months in advance or on the spur of the moment.

How to book

Call +44 (0) 1264 781988 or e-mail us with a brief description of your travel plans and fishing requirements. We accept all major credit cards.

More information?

Click on this link Planning your trip

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