FLY FISHING IN HAMPSHIRE AND THE NEW FOREST

Lime Wood is nestled in heart of English fly fishing country. Our New Forest location is just a short cast away from the famous river Test, Itchen and Wiltshire Avon.

These chalk stream rivers are the birth place fly fishing and anglers the world over dream of casting a line on these hallowed waters.

Filtered by the unique chalk bed rock, the gin clear water is home to large native brown trout, grayling, Atlantic salmon and sea trout..all within a short drive of the hotel!

Through our fishing representative, Howard Taylor, founder of Upstream Dry Fly, we are able to offer exclusive access to some of the most sought after private estate fly fishing in the world. Our extensive portfolio offers fishing on over 20 named chalk streams, with over 80 beats to choose from.

Whether a beginner, improver or dry fly purist, we will make you feel welcome and build a bespoke day to fit your needs precisely. This variation gives the perfect environment for every angler's ability and favoured piscatorial quarry.

Get the absolute most out of your precious time on the water with one of our professional fly fishing guides.

Enjoy an introduction to fly fishing with private tuition and exclusive use of our spring fed private estate lakes near Stockbridge. Perfect for a family day. 

Price guide: Rates from around £265 / rod (person) inclusive of VAT. Professional fly fishing guides from £310 / day.