Chalk stream Fishing
River Avon
Rising on the Wiltshire/Berkshire border, the River Avon flows southward for over 40 miles until it reaches the sea at Christchurch. The lower sections are famous for salmon, including the legendary Royalty Bridge pool.However, for trout fishermen the pick of the beats are upstream of Salisbury, especially over Salisbury Plain where Frank Sawyer, inventor of the Pheasant Tail Nymph, lived and keepered all his life.
AVON SPRINGS 
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“What a great little location Avon Springs is.” “A fantastic day's sport; Avon Springs will stay in my mind probably until the day I die.” “Fish quality, good facilities and friendly, helpful staff.” |
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River
April 14 – May 14 |
£78 per Rod |
May 15 – June 14 |
£95 per Rod |
June 15 – October 14 |
£78 per Rod |
October 15 - February 28 (grayling) |
£51 per Rod |
River and 2 fish lake ticket
April 14 – May 14 |
£103 per Rod |
May 15 – June 14 |
£120 per Rod |
June 15 – October 14 |
£103 per Rod |
October 15 - February 28 (grayling) |
£86 per Rod |
Lake 4 fish ticket
All year |
£55 per Rod |
Tackle Hire Pay on the day
Full outfit |
£15 per day |
Summer opening times: 8.30am-8pm. Winter opening times 8.30am to dusk
COOMBE MILL & KINGFISHER LODGE

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You really are right in the heart of Frank Sawyer country here at Coombe Mill; the Services Dry Fly Fishing Association of which he was keeper for over 50 years are our immediate neighbours. This all wild fishery is a delightful mix of main river, carriers and pools all cared for by the full time keeper Martin Aris. This is perfect stalking water with good hatches, including a spectacular Mayfly period. This is ideal for one or two Rods. There is a comfortable Shepherds Hut that doubles as the fishing cabin. KINGFISHER LODGE: stay for a week in the luxurious Kingfisher Lodge with fishing included |
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April 15 – May 14 |
£135 per Rod |
May 15 – June 15 |
£175 per Rod |
June 16 – October 15 |
£110 per Rod |
October 16 – December 31 (grayling min 2 rods) |
£50 per Rod |
Kingfisher Lodge
with unlimited fishing on site
Full week with fishing |
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April |
£1,750 |
May |
£2,250 |
June |
£2,250 |
July |
£2,250 |
August |
£2,250 |
September |
£1,750 |
October |
£1,495 |
Two double bedrooms with one bathroom with shower. Fully fitted kitchen. BBQ. Wi-Fi. Unlimited fishing for guests subject to usual fishery rules. Dogs and families with children welcome to a maximum of four people total.
To book Kingfisher Lodge with fishing email us or complete the enquiry form.
UPAVON FARM 
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Upavon Farm is in the heart of that part of the Avon valley that Frank Sawyer, river keeper extraordinaire and inventor of the Pheasant Tail Nymph, made his own. This all wading beat is the perfect place to follow in his footsteps where sight fishing, with both dry and nymph, is the only way to go. Never stocked, this is an all wild trout fishery that holds a good head of grayling as well. Upavon is ideal for one person or two friends sharing Watch the 0:50 second Directors Cut of CHALK filmed on the River Avon |
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No Cabin |
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“Very natural and challenging water.” “A quite lovely place and this beat is simply amazing.” “Upavon Farm is a terrific day's fishing.” |
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April 15 - May 14 |
£67 per Rod |
May 15 - June 30 |
£87 per Rod |
May 15 - June 30 (1 rod only) |
£107 per Rod |
July 1 - October 15 |
£67 per Rod |
October 16 - February 28 (grayling) |
£53 per Rod |
For further details, please complete our enquiry form or e-mail info@fishingbreaks.co.uk