Stillwater · Chalk · Normandy / Eure (commercial fishery)

Calonne (Trout Farm)

Calonne (Trout Farm) terrain map

Commercial trout fishery.

Fair · Rainbow
Medium nymphs (10–14) · 14–16
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Water temperature is the limiting factor today, not the wave. Fish dawn or dusk if you go at all, and handle everything with extra care.
48% confidence
limited data

Calonne (Trout Farm) is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindNW 17 km/hGentle breeze
Today's fly
MN
Medium nymphs (10–14)14–16
Search the runs and pockets, dead-drift near the bottom.
Conditions on the water
Live gauge
Wind
Gentle breeze
NW 17 km/h
N
NW
from the north-west
Wave20 cm ripple
Water temp
Air temp30°C
CloudClear
Pressure1016 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.

How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
Year-round (stocked)
Where
Start with Medium nymphs (10–14) on a slow, natural presentation — check locally for the preferred method. 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.
The plan
Plan A

Start with Medium nymphs (10–14) on a slow, natural presentation — check locally for the preferred method. 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.

Plan B

Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.

Watch for

Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.

Bank

Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.

Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey

Hatch predictions

Top prey shown — see all 2 with Pro.

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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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Black MidgeHatch
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Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
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Lake OliveHatch
2
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2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
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1

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box

Classic French chalkstream fishing. Gin-clear, weed-rich, slow to moderate flow. Dry fly and sight nymphing dominate. Stronger sedge hatches than English equivalents. French tradition favours flush-sitting dries (comparaduns, CDC patterns) and upstream presentation.

MN
Medium nymphs (10–14)Top
14–16 · Nymph
Search the runs and pockets, dead-drift near the bottom.
SW
small wet flies
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
DR
dries
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
SS
small streamers
8–10 · Streamer
Strip it for fish chasing fry or in coloured water.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Commercial fishery
  • Day tickets available
  • Catch limits apply.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
41%
Cloud25%
Wind65%
Temp25%

Conditions are away from Calonne (Trout Farm)'s sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.

Other water nearby · 5
About this water

Commercial trout fishery. Stock and catch fishing. Day permits available. Suitable for casual fishing and family outings. Regular stocking maintains populations. Check directly with venue for current stocking, catch limits, and pricing.

  • Fishery
  • Chalk
Why this score
  • High temperatures may push fish deeper and reduce surface activity.
Directions
Seasons & zones
  • Trout Year-roundYear-round
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Booking & contacts