- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Does not require assessment
EA (England) · GB106039023460
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Water temperature for Common Carp
Ideal20°C est.ideal 18–26°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Common Carp
When
April to June for trout; autumn for chub and barbel
Where
London's most famous urban chalkstream: a short, intimate, heavily restored river flowing from the chalk-fed headwaters around Croydon and Carshalton through…
Why this works
Common Carp: comfort conditions look perfect. Water clarity clear — read accordingly for common carp.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 6pm
Hatch predictions
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Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds with Pro.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 with Pro.
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
2
2
2
1
Brown SedgeHatch
2
3
2
Freshwater ShrimpHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Blue Winged OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
2
Mayfly (Green Drake)Hatch
2
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Common Carp fly box
Local classics: Pheasant Tail Nymph·Hare's Ear
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
The full read · show the working · for Common Carp · confidence 65%
Perfect · warmwater comfort — temperature and sun led
Water temperatureWater temp 20.1°C — prime band for common carp.
FlowFlow not a major driver — focus on temperature and clarity.
LightSun on the water — favoured for sight-fishing and warming.
SeasonPrime month for this species.
Water clarityWater clarity clear — read accordingly for common carp.
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 April → 30 September
- Coarse 16 June → 14 March
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Casting instructors near here
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River Wandle
Water temperature for Common Carp
Ideal20°C est.ideal 18–26°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Common Carp
When
April to June for trout; autumn for chub and barbel
Where
London's most famous urban chalkstream: a short, intimate, heavily restored river flowing from the chalk-fed headwaters around Croydon and Carshalton through…
Why this works
Common Carp: comfort conditions look perfect. Water clarity clear — read accordingly for common carp.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 6pm
Hatch predictions
Today's headline hatch shown — see all 10 active hatches hour by hour with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
Brown SedgeHatch
2
3
2
Freshwater ShrimpHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Blue Winged OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
2
Mayfly (Green Drake)Hatch
2
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Common Carp fly box
Local classics: Pheasant Tail Nymph·Hare's Ear
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Does not require assessment
EA (England) · GB106039023460
The full read · show the working · for Common Carp · confidence 65%
Perfect · warmwater comfort — temperature and sun led
Water temperatureWater temp 20.1°C — prime band for common carp.
FlowFlow not a major driver — focus on temperature and clarity.
LightSun on the water — favoured for sight-fishing and warming.
SeasonPrime month for this species.
Water clarityWater clarity clear — read accordingly for common carp.
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 April → 30 September
- Coarse 16 June → 14 March
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Clubs & associations