Stillwater · Chalk · Normandy / Seine-Maritime (commercial fishery)

Paradis Aquatique

Paradis Aquatique terrain map

Commercial trout-fishing venue.

Fair · Rainbow
Medium nymphs (10–14) · 14–16
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Water temperature is the limiting factor today, not the wave. Fish dawn or dusk if you go at all, and handle everything with extra care.
48% confidence
limited data

Paradis Aquatique is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindE 12 km/hGentle breeze
Today's fly
MN
Medium nymphs (10–14)14–16
Search the runs and pockets, dead-drift near the bottom.
Conditions on the water
Live gauge
Wind
Gentle breeze
E 12 km/h
N
E
from the east
Wave20 cm ripple
Water temp
Air temp25°C
CloudClear
Pressure1019 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

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How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
Year-round
Where
Start with Medium nymphs (10–14) on a slow, natural presentation — check locally for the preferred method. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.
The plan
Plan A

Start with Medium nymphs (10–14) on a slow, natural presentation — check locally for the preferred method. Evening can produce explosive surface takes — try a foam beetle or booby on a long leader. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses.

Plan B

Fish early and late, try deeper during the heat of the day with a fast-sinking line.

Watch for

Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.

Bank

Bank-only venue. Fish from accessible margins, points, weed edges, and inflows.

Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface

Hatch predictions

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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey

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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1

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

Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box

Classic French chalkstream fishing. Gin-clear, weed-rich, slow to moderate flow. Dry fly and sight nymphing dominate. Stronger sedge hatches than English equivalents. French tradition favours flush-sitting dries (comparaduns, CDC patterns) and upstream presentation.

MN
Medium nymphs (10–14)Top
14–16 · Nymph
Search the runs and pockets, dead-drift near the bottom.
DF
dry flies
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
SW
small wet flies
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Commercial fishery
  • Day tickets available.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
41%
Cloud25%
Wind65%
Temp25%

Conditions are away from Paradis Aquatique's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.

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About this water

Commercial trout-fishing venue. Stock fishing available. Day permits. Popular for casual and family fishing. Regular stocking maintains fish. Check directly for current stocking, regulations, and pricing.

  • Fishery
  • Chalk
Why this score
  • summer conditions with clear skies and breezy wind.
Directions
Seasons & zones
  • Trout Year-roundYear-round
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Permits & access