Midford Brook: Monkton Combe to Midford Meadow

Fly Fishing on the Midford Brook: Monkton Combe to Midford Meadow.
 

Nestled in the picturesque countryside near Bath, the Midford Brook which flows into the Bristol Avon, offers a mixed bag of wild brown trout, grayling and the occasional coarse fish at certain times of the year. This stretch of water is a true gem, providing a varied and challenging experience for even the most seasoned fly angler. All of the waters are well maintained ensuring casting is less inhibited, but there are plenty of places where the “bow and arrow cast will be required to tempt that hidden trout from undergrowth. Some sections are stocked with trickle rainbow trout for added excitement. All brown trout and grayling are strictly catch and release.
 

• Pocket water and riffles – Fast-flowing sections with oxygen-rich water where trout wait for drifting nymphs.

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• Deep pools and slow glides – Perfect for a careful dry fly presentation or a lightly weighted nymph.

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• Undercut banks and tree-lined sections – Ideal lies for larger, more cautious fish that require accurate casting.
 

A Rewarding Challenge for the Experienced Angler