2024 Mayfly Availability – Chalkstream Fly Fishing

The best mayfly chalkstream fly fishing 2023

Looking to book you mayfly dates for the 2024 chalkstream fly fishing season? With access to a number of first class private country estate locations set in the beautiful Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Dorset countryside. We can cater for individual rod days and group days to larger corporate days suitable for all chalkstream fly fishing abilities.


The Magical Mayfly Hatch

Chalkstream fly fishing during the magical mayfly hatch is a truly special experience. For the avid anglers there is nothing quite like watching these large flies floating majestically down the stream to suddenly disappear as the neb of a large trout breaks the surface. Heart stopping moments.

It is possible to secure your preferred mayfly dates whether a single angler or group now. So do not hesitate to contact us for details on availability.

New available dates are being announced regularly at the moment so if you cannot see the date or river you would like to fish please do contact us for more details.

Prime Mayfly Fly Fishing Availability 2024:

Week: 13th to 19th May 2024

Monday 13th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Tuesday 14th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 8 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Wednesday 15th May:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 6 rods
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Thursday 16th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – Exclusive use up to 20 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Friday 17th May:
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Saturday 18th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 2 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Sunday 19th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 2 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods


Week: 20th to 26th May 2024

Monday 20th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 rods

Tuesday 21st May:
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Wednesday 22nd May:
Testcombe, River Test – 3 rods
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Thursday 23rd May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – Exclusive use up to 20 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Friday 24th May:
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 4 rods

Saturday 25th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods

Sunday 26th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods


Week: 27th May to 2nd June 2024

Monday 27th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Tuesday 28th May:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 2 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Wednesday 29th May:
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 rods

Thursday 30th May:
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 4 rods

Friday 31st May:
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 rods

Saturday 1st June:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 6 rods
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods

Sunday 2nd June:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 6 rods
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods


Week: 3rd to 9nd June 2024

Monday 3rd June:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 2 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Tuesday 4th June:
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Wednesday 5th June:
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Thursday 6th June:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 6 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods

Friday 7th June:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 6 rods
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 4 rods

Saturday 8th June:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 6 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 rods

Sunday 9th June:
Testcombe, River Test – 2 to 6 rods
Wherwell Estate, River Test – 1 to 6 rods
Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder – 2 to 6 rods


The weed cutting dates have been finalised for the 2024 season, view the River Test dates HERE and the River Itchen dates HERE.

For more information, further mayfly fishing 2024 availability or to book one of these days please do not hesitate to contact Justin Hancock or Alex Jardine, alternatively you can call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.

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