Chalk · Normandy / Eure (Risle, Charentonne, Andelle)

Normandy Chalk Streams (Private Estate Network)

Normandy Chalk Streams (Private Estate Network) terrain map
Terrain map

Network of private Normandy chalk-stream estates on classical spring-fed water — Andelle, Arques, Durdent, Saâne, Scie tributaries and manor-house beats.

Species

A proper day on the water

Low and clear — careful approach country. Stay small, stay accurate.

75% confidence in this read
Water temperature for brown trout
Cool — slow
9°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for brown trout
  • Temperature7728% weight
  • Flow6022% weight
  • Clarity9518% weight
  • Feeding Time5013% weight
  • Pressure807% weight
  • Prey Activity3812% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
8.7°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
10°C
Wind
SW 14 km/h
Gentle breeze
Pressure
1012 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
5.4 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 (38).
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Grayling seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
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.

Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • AAPPMA permits
  • Verify access on private beats.
Directions
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About this water

Network of private Normandy chalk-stream estates on classical spring-fed water — Andelle, Arques, Durdent, Saâne, Scie tributaries and manor-house beats. Stable temperature, prolific insect life, selective wild trout and grayling. Fly-only beats with size restrictions (typically 16–18). Small precise presentations required. Booking well in advance essential. Access restricted to private permits.

  • Chalk
Seasons & zones
  • Trout2nd Saturday of March → 3rd Sunday of September
  • Grayling3rd Saturday of May → 31 December
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