Stillwater · Chalk · Normandy / Calvados (commercial fishery)

Calonne (Trout Farm)

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Commercial trout fishery.

Fair · Rainbow
Medium nymphs (10–14) · 14–16
Fairlive now
Reasonable summer fishing likely at Calonne (Trout Farm)
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Worth a session if the wind holds.
54% confidence

This venue is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindW 3 km/hCalm
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
Calm
W 3 km/h
N
W
from the west
WaveFlat calm
Water temp
Air temp14°C
CloudClear
Pressure1024 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 As per local 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 As per local 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 fishing near inflows, dam walls, and weed beds. Move to find feeding fish.

Through the year
0–3 scale · July highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1

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

Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
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
64%
Cloud25%
Wind65%
Temp100%

A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.

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Gallery · 1
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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
  • Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
Directions
Seasons & zones
  • TroutYear-round → Year-round
Related guides
Booking & contacts