Welcome to the English chalkstreams
It will soon be May! The river valleys are awakening from their winter slumber as the grass grows, the yellow Flag irises speckle the banks and the Hawthorn bushes burst into snowy whites and pinks. The trout are slowly waking up as well with daily hatches bringing on the first of many dry fly days. Mayfly dates are still available so click here here to check out availability plus cottages, courses and corporates. Let the madness begin ……

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Our chalkstreams range from the famous rivers Test and Itchen in Hampshire across the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and Wiltshire in the south and then to Yorkshire in the north, plus the limestone rivers of Co. Durham, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and the Lake District.
Every river (we have over twenty) is very special in its own right and you will find a description, photos, location map, video and prices for each, plus my unique Tranquillity and Difficulty rating. Look out for the beats that have my Exclusive to Fishing Breaks tag, which are only available through us.
Here at Nether Wallop Mill, in the heart of Hampshire, I host our Private Tuition & Courses plus Children and Family Days from April to October. Everyone is welcome and with a beautiful thatched cabin overlooking a crystal clear, well stocked lake with five varieties of trout: blue, brown, golden, rainbow and tiger. This has to be the most wonderful place to catch your first ever fish.
There are various ways to book: the on-line system shows up-to-the minute availability. Alternatively do give me a call or drop me an email as I am always happy to discuss the options if you are undecided.
Finally, if you are browsing the site for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion in mind, I’d point you in the direction of our gift vouchers. I have set a standard that few match in terms of breadth of choice, ease of use and a ground-breaking two years in which to use them.
I hope a great fishing trip is about to begin.
Best wishes! Simon Cooper |
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Fishing Breaks Founder and Managing Director Tel: 01264 781988 |