Fly Fishing in England by Species
Different rivers suit different fish. Wild brown trout are the mainstay of most chalk stream beats, grayling take over once the trout season closes, and a handful of rivers still see a run of sea trout. Pick a species below to see which rivers and beats hold it.

Brown Trout
The native trout of British chalk streams, known for their wariness and beautiful markings.
16 rivers 112 beats
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Grayling
The lady of the stream.
12 rivers 78 beats
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Rainbow Trout
Introduced species, often stocked.
7 rivers 53 beats
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