Chalk springs near Tittleshall, Norfolk to River Great Ouse at King’s Lynn · 15 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Nar
1 beat on the River Nar sell access by the day. 1 fishery take bookings along it.
Where the River Nar runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
Fishing Beats on the River Nar
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Fisheries on the River Nar
1 fishery availableFishery operators offering bookable fishing on the River Nar. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.
About the River Nar
River Nar at a glance
- Length
- 15 miles
- Source
- Chalk springs near Tittleshall, Norfolk
- Mouth
- River Great Ouse at King’s Lynn
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Chalk stream
Fish species
Anglers on the River Nar can target brown trout and sea trout. Brown trout dominate most chalk stream beats; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
The River Nar is a Norfolk chalk stream and a tributary of the Great Ouse. It rises from springs on the chalk uplands near Tittleshall, flows about 15 miles west through Litcham, Castle Acre, West Acre and Narborough, and joins the Ouse at King’s Lynn. Narborough gives the river its name. Much of its course runs through estate parkland, past old mills and a series of lakes.
The geology is unusual. The upper river sits on chalk covered by boulder clay, which makes it one of only a few fenland chalk streams. The springs give it clear, alkaline, always cool water, and the whole river is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. In 2011 the Environment Agency named it one of the ten most improved rivers in England and Wales, and the Norfolk Rivers Trust has restored sections since.
The Nar is well known locally for its brown trout. It also has sea trout, which are rare in East Anglia, and the Wild Trout Trust includes it in its Anglian Rivers Sea Trout Project. Chub, roach, pike and eels are found on the lower stretches.
Fishing is held by estates and fisheries, so check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
FAQ
River Nar FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Nar, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
