Welcome to the English chalkstreams
A new season beckons! As I write Mother Nature is doing her bit for us recharging the aquifers with the winter rains; things are looking good for 2026. In addition to all your favourites new for this year we have Dip Tub Den the perfect combination to wake, fish, sleep on Yorkshire’s Driffield Beck. All our diaries are now online to book day rods, cottages, courses, family days and private tuition.
Summer on the Test
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Our chalkstreams range from the storied 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 Derbyshire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
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 or special occasion, 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 |
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