Chalk stream Fishing
River Wylye
The River Wylye rises below the White Sheet Downs in south-west Wiltshire, then flows north through the Deverills towards Warminster before turning east south-east on the edge of the town. From then on it flows in unison with the A36, passing under the A303 at Wylye, until it joins the River Nadder on the northern outskirts of Salisbury.
The Wylye is often regarded as one of the most unspoilt chalkstreams flowing, as it does, though a still mostly agricultural landscape. It became known to a worldwide audience when featured in Edward Rutherford’s international bestseller, Sarum.
FISHERTON DE LA MERE
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This is a lovely beat on the River Wylye between Salisbury and Warminster in the tiny hamlet of Fisherton de la Mere which has been extended in 2023 with the addition of a new ¼ mile wading section downstream the existing fishing. Fisherton has plenty of variety with both bank and wading fishing. The downstream section, which includes the new fishing all the way to the Hatch Pool, plus the Mill Stream, is best fished by wading. Above the Hatch Pool the river is slower and deeper as you might expect, readily fished from the bank. Fisherton was made famous by Ollie Kite, fly fisher, inventor of the Kite’s Imperial and TV host of Kite’s Country who keepered and fished this beat in the 1960’s and 70s. Watch the episode that shows Kite weed cutting, fishing and eating his trout for tea! |
This beat is ideal for one rod to three Rods. There is a comfortable rod room and car parking adjacent to the river.
April 28 - May 26 |
£95 per rod |
May 27 - June 27 |
£145 per rod |
June 28 - September 30 |
£85 per rod |
October 1 – November 30 (grayling) |
£65 per rod |
HILL DEVERILL 
This beat is ideal for one Rod or two friends together. There is no fishing hut but car access is direct to the riverside to a seating area beside the productive Hatch Pool.
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“Wild and challenging fishing.” “What an incredible piece of water.” “Water clarity. Beauty.” |
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April 1 – May 10 |
£95 per rod |
May 11 – June 15 |
£145 per rod |
June 16 - June 30 |
£95 per rod |
For further details, please complete our enquiry form or e-mail info@fishingbreaks.co.uk