Mixed · Surrey

River Mole (Surrey)

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The Surrey Mole runs from Crawley through Horley, Dorking, Leatherhead and Esher to join the Thames at Hampton.

Species

A side-water session, not the main event

Low and clear — careful approach country. Long leader, small flies, slower casts.

75% confidence in this read
Water temperature for brown trout
Cool — slow
7°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for brown trout
  • Temperature5128% weight
  • Flow6022% weight
  • Clarity9518% weight
  • Feeding Time5013% weight
  • Pressure807% weight
  • Prey Activity2812% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
7.1°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
9°C
Wind
SW 14 km/h
Gentle breeze
Pressure
1009 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
4.7 mm
Light rain · next 48h

Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.

How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Good conditions. Clarity is favourable (95), Prey activity is weakest (28).
Through the year
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Large Dark OliveHatch
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March BrownHatch
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Iron BlueHatch
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Blue Winged OliveHatch
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1

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

Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Private / coarse club.
Directions
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About this water

The Surrey Mole runs from Crawley through Horley, Dorking, Leatherhead and Esher to join the Thames at Hampton. Distinct from the Devon Mole. Mixed-use river — light trout interest on cleaner reaches around Dorking and Mickleham, otherwise coarse-fishing identity. Mostly private and club water.

  • Mixed
Seasons & zones
  • Trout1 April → 30 September
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