Arundell Arms – Devon Fly Fishing Breaks
The Arundell Arms is one of Devon’s best loved rural, country sports hotels and sits on the Cornwall, Devon border on the edge of Dartmoor. It’s a super spot to
Fly fishing in the UK is built on centuries of angling tradition, offering an extraordinary variety of freshwater experiences across some of the world’s most celebrated rivers. From the crystal-clear chalkstreams of southern England to wild upland streams in the west and expansive dry fly rivers in the north, the UK provides outstanding opportunities for anglers of all abilities. With prolific seasonal hatches, beautiful river landscapes, and a rich heritage of trout and salmon fishing, the UK remains one of the most rewarding destinations for classic fly fishing.
The diversity of UK rivers is what makes fishing here so special. The famous southern chalkstreams, including rivers such as the Test, Itchen, and Kennet, are renowned for technical dry fly fishing, while rivers throughout the west and north offer more varied stream and river environments. Anglers can enjoy everything from delicate presentations to rising brown trout in gin-clear water, to targeting Atlantic salmon on iconic rivers.
Beyond trout fishing, the UK offers a wide range of seasonal opportunities, including exceptional grayling fishing through the winter months and exciting pike fishing on the fly during the colder season. With many fisheries located close to historic towns, cities, and cultural attractions, a fly fishing trip in the UK can easily be combined with excellent food, accommodation, sightseeing, and experiences for non-fishing companions.
The UK offers a diverse range of freshwater fly fishing opportunities:
We all began our fishing journeys in the UK and have extensive experience on multiple waters here. We are well versed in the unique characteristics of different rivers and will ensure you choose the right destination, beat and style of fishing for your experience and ambition.
The Arundell Arms is one of Devon’s best loved rural, country sports hotels and sits on the Cornwall, Devon border on the edge of Dartmoor. It’s a super spot to
Just under an hour from London, to the east of Hungerford, the tranquillity of Barton Court makes it easy to forget how close you are to the city. Set in
The Broadlands Estate is situated on the lower River Test, just downstream from the town of Romsey. It offers a wonderful variety of water on the on the wider lower
Trout Season: £245 - £335 per rod
Compton Chamberlayne is situated on the River Nadder, just west of the city of Salisbury. Whilst not a true chalkstream the delightful River Nadder makes up one of the main
Chalkstream fly fishing on the lesser known Dorset Streams offer a wonderful fly fishing experience, with notable rivers such as the Frome, Piddle and Allen, along with plethora of winterbournes
Aardvark McLeod can arrange exclusive group fly fishing lake days. With access to some first class stillwater locations set in the beautiful Berkshire, Hampshire and Wiltshire countryside where we can
Throughout the winter months we offer pike guided days chalkstream fly fishing. On the surface, the chalkstreams often appear a calm and sedate place, but under the surface it is
Chalkstream fly fishing on the River Avon offers some of the best fly hatches throughout the south of England. Two headwater streams feed the Hampshire Avon, both rising in the
Chalkstream fly fishing on the River Dever offers the ultimate clear water sight fishing opportunities with both dry fly and nymph. It is one of the major River Test tributaries,