A chalk-stream-fed fishery in the River Nar valley near Narborough, Norfolk — one of only a handful of stillwaters in East Anglia fed by a genuine chalkstream. Five lakes across the 26-acre site; Meadow Lake is fly-only, dedicated catch-and-release, stocked with rainbows averaging 6lb with fish to 14lb and beyond. Chalkstream water keeps it clearer and cooler than most Norfolk fisheries.
A patient day, if you fancy it
Good wave on — drift country. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
44% confidence — limited data
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
SW 14 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
10°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for rainbow trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for rainbow trout
When
April–June, September–October
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Olive Snake on the bob and Cormorant on the point.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Olive Snake on the bob and Cormorant on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Today's fly · curated pack
Top pattern + the box
5 patterns from this venue's curated pack
Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Hawthorn Fly is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Detail · next 12h
Precipitation
The reading most likely to move tomorrow's verdict
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
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Who this water suits
Strengths · watch-outs · best for
About this water
Narborough Fisheries, on the water
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What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
A chalk-stream-fed fishery in the River Nar valley near Narborough, Norfolk — one of only a handful of stillwaters in East Anglia fed by a genuine chalkstream. Five lakes across the 26-acre site; Meadow Lake is fly-only, dedicated catch-and-release, stocked with rainbows averaging 6lb with fish to 14lb and beyond. Chalkstream water keeps it clearer and cooler than most Norfolk fisheries.
- Fishery
- Chalk
Narborough Fisheries · directions
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A chalk-stream-fed fishery in the River Nar valley near Narborough, Norfolk — one of only a handful of stillwaters in East Anglia fed by a genuine chalkstream.
Species
A patient day, if you fancy it
Good wave on — drift country. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
44% confidence — limited data
Conditions
Wind
SW 14 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
10°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
65%
Cloud70%
Wind65%
Temp60%
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
How to fish it · for rainbow trout
When
April–June, September–October
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Olive Snake on the bob and Cormorant on the point.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Olive Snake on the bob and Cormorant on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Why this score
- Hawthorn Fly is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Directions
About this water
A chalk-stream-fed fishery in the River Nar valley near Narborough, Norfolk — one of only a handful of stillwaters in East Anglia fed by a genuine chalkstream. Five lakes across the 26-acre site; Meadow Lake is fly-only, dedicated catch-and-release, stocked with rainbows averaging 6lb with fish to 14lb and beyond. Chalkstream water keeps it clearer and cooler than most Norfolk fisheries.
- Fishery
- Chalk
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
A chalk-stream-fed fishery in the River Nar valley near Narborough, Norfolk — one of only a handful of stillwaters in East Anglia fed by a genuine chalkstream. Five lakes across the 26-acre site; Meadow Lake is fly-only, dedicated catch-and-release, stocked with rainbows averaging 6lb with fish to 14lb and beyond. Chalkstream water keeps it clearer and cooler than most Norfolk fisheries.
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