Articles tagged "River Itchen"

Chalkstreams

Why Chalk Streams Are Clear, Cold and Full of Fish

Why chalk streams run clear, hold their temperature all year and fish the way they do, from the aquifer up. England holds 85% of the world's chalk streams.

11 min read 17 August 2026

11 min read 17 August 2026

Guides

Where to find affordable chalk stream fishing

A mayfly day on the middle Test earns its price. But the same clear water, the same insects, and the same quality of fish are available for well under £100 on the smaller rivers, at the season edges.

5 min read 22 July 2026

5 min read 22 July 2026

Locations

Beginner-friendly chalk stream beats to start with

You don't need years behind the rod to fish a chalk stream. These six beats, one on each of the south's best-known rivers, are forgiving places to book a first day.

5 min read 18 June 2026

5 min read 18 June 2026