Chalk Springs is one of the UK's most famous and unique fisheries. Situated in an attractive woodland valley on the Duke of Norfolk's Estate at Arundel, the fishery has about five acres of water and is fed by natural springs, helping to keep the lakes cool throughout the year.
What makes Chalk Springs such a memorable experience, is the crystal clarity of the water. If you like to stalk your fish, this is the water for you. Due to the gin clear spring water, a quiet approach and a sensitively chosen fly and long leader are a must. The fish are not easily tricked, which of course makes it all the more special when you get a fish to take. You can see the fish in the lakes and observe their reaction to your flies - but remember they can also see you! Catching one of the elusive brownies is always worth a celebration that evening.
Subtlety is the key word for best results. Small weighted patterns are usually best - damsels, hare's ear, PTN, buzzers and mayfly nymphs are recommended flies. Dry fly activity includes a mayfly hatch, alder, daddy long-legs and pond olives as well as prolific hatches of damsels and sedge. The controlled weed growth and surrounding plant life ensure a wide variety of insects inhabit the lakes.
A beautiful fishery, our clients always come away enthusing about Chalk Springs.
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