Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (14-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are ideal for Chigborough Farm & Fisheries — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
May Water at Chigborough Fisheries, near Maldon, Essex Terrain map
- Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
- Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
- damselfly is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Chigborough Farm & Fisheries
Start with Pheasant Tail Nymph (14-16) — on the point — slow figure-of-eight retrieve. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Conditions are ideal for Chigborough Farm & Fisheries — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.
May Water at Chigborough Fisheries, near Maldon, Essex Terrain map
- Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
- Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
- damselfly is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.