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Chalk stream Fishing

River Wylye

The River Wylye rises below the White Sheet Downs in south-west Wiltshire, then flows north through the Deverills towards Warminster before turning east south-east on the edge of the town. From then on it flows in unison with the A36, passing under the A303 at Wylye, until it joins the River Nadder on the northern outskirts of Salisbury.

The Wylye is often regarded as one of the most unspoilt chalkstreams flowing, as it does, though a still mostly agricultural landscape. It became known to a worldwide audience when featured in Edward Rutherford’s international bestseller, Sarum.


FISHERTON DE LA MERE since 1993

 

Fisherton de la Mere is on sabbatical in 2024 whilst extensive works are done to the property and landscape.

This is a lovely beat on the River Wylye between Salisbury and Warminster in the tiny hamlet of Fisherton de la Mere which has been extended in 2023 with the addition of a new ¼ mile wading section downstream the existing fishing.

Fisherton has plenty of variety with both bank and wading fishing. The downstream section, which includes the new fishing all the way to the Hatch Pool, plus the Mill Stream, is best fished by wading. Above the Hatch Pool the river is slower and deeper as you might expect, readily fished from the bank.

Fisherton was made famous by Ollie Kite, fly fisher, inventor of the Kite’s Imperial and TV host of Kite’s Country who keepered and fished this beat in the 1960’s and 70s. Watch the episode that shows Kite weed cutting, fishing and eating his trout for tea!

This beat is ideal for one rod to three Rods. There is a comfortable rod room and car parking adjacent to the river.

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No. RODS
1-3

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COMPARE

dogs allowed?

Cabin rating
3 stars

Rail Station9m

Acommodation 8m

Pub3m

“Idyllic setting with wading allowed.”   “Superb mayfly hatch throughout the day.”    “Delightful location and owner. Equally delightful fishing - plenty of small wild brownies made for fun.”

Aternatives to consider Ratings explained

April 28 - May 26

2025 tbc

May 27 - June 27

2025 tbc

June 28 - September 30

2025 tbc

October 1 – November 30 (grayling)

2025 tbc

HILL DEVERILL  since 2021

 

Hill Deverill is a truly beautiful beat in unspoilt countryside at the head of the River Wylye, still one of the most natural of all the chalkstreams. The word pellucid - translucently clear – could have been invented for Hill Deverill such is the clarity of the water.

The Wylye is one of the early opening rivers, with good olive hatches from early April, hawthorn later in the month and then a steady, but not heavy, Mayfly hatch from mid-May onwards ahead of glorious evening rises in June and July. This is small stream fishing where you will need to wade for some of the time, bringing your lightest outfit to outwit the wild trout who are supplemented by a few stocked fish. It is a tranquil spot with little to disturb you beyond a few grazing cattle and sheep.

This beat is ideal for one Rod or two friends together. There is no fishing hut but car access is direct to the riverside to a seating area beside the productive Hatch Pool.

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No. RODS
1-2

 

COMPARE

dogs allowed?
No dogs

Cabin rating
No Cabin

Rail Station4m

Acommodation3m

Pub0.5m

“Wild and challenging fishing.” “What an incredible piece of water.” “Water clarity. Beauty.”

Aternatives to consider Ratings explained

April 1 – May 10

£95 per rod

May 11 – June 15

£145 per rod

June 16 - June 30

£95 per rod

 

TRINITY TREES  since 2024   U16

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Trinity Trees is in the middle part of the Wylye valley between Wylye and Warminster, off the beaten track in the village of Upton Lovell which boasts a thriving village pub.

The fishing is ideal for a single Rod, fished from the bank or by wading as you prefer. It is an open stretch with few obstructions best suited for a medium-to-light outfit. For the most part the fish are  all wild, this beat being all catch and release. However, you may come across stockies from adjoining beats and definitely some grayling.

There is good parking close to the river with a comfortable area to sit.

 

Difficulty Tranquilty Check
Map  

No. RODS
1

 

COMPARE

dogs allowed?
No dogs

Cabin rating
No Cabin

Rail Station6m

Acommodation3m

Pub75yds

NEW FOR 2024

Aternatives to consider Ratings explained

April 15 – May 14

£95 per rod

May 15 – June 15

£125 per rod

June 16 - September 30

£85 per rod

Under 16s may, by prior arrangement,  fish for free if accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

Season Rod prices

Freedom Pass  

£475

10 days to be taken as single days at any time during the season with no more than 1 per week in the period May 15-June 15.

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

 



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