As the cold weather begins to descend on our southern chalkstreams and the silver waters reflect the low lying sun, this is a time of seemingly peaceful nature but that is not actually the case. All throughout the valleys river keepers are hard at work fixing banks, creating new structures and generally looking to improve the rivers for the benefits of wildlife and angler alike. Meanwhile the estate managers and fishery owners are beginning to draw up their plans for next season, beat rotations are finalised and we see the first look at next season’s fishing availability.
For many anglers, next season will feel a long way off but for those seeking to fish during the famous mayfly hatches now is the time to contact us. The mayfly hatch is a truly special time to be out on the southern chalkstreams. 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.
Below we have detailed a few first look mayfly days available next season. If you do not see the date or beat you would like or looking for other times in the season do not hesitate to contact us as other options are possible.
Prime Mayfly Beat Availability:
Week: 28th May to 3rd June 2018
Wednesday 30th May: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
Two beats available, they can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Wednesday 30th May: Denford Water, River Kennet
Series of carries and main river, 3 rods – sharing estate with 1 other angler.
Thursday 31st May: Westover Estate, River Anton
Two beats available, they can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Thursday 31st May: Denford Water, River Kennet
Series of carries and main river, 2 rods – sharing estate with 2 other anglers.
Sunday 3rd June: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Week: 4th to 11th June 2018
Monday 4th June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Monday 4th June: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Tuesday 5th June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Tuesday 5th June: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Wednesday 6th June: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Thursday 7th June: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
Two beats available, they can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Friday 8th June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
Two beats available, they can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Friday 8th June: Compton Chamberlayne, River Nadder
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Saturday 9th June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
One beat available, it can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
Sunday 10th June: Wherwell Estate, River Test
Two beats available, they can be taken on a 1-2 rod basis.
The weed cutting dates have been finalised for the 2018, view the River Test dates HERE and the River Itchen dates HERE.
For more information or to book one of these days please do not hesitate to contact Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.