Wild southern trout

Some might think that fly fishing isn’t possible in Naples, too hot and too far south, they’d say. Yet, in Campania, just an hour from Naples, you’ll find two of Italy’s best rivers for fly fishing wild Apennine trout: the Volturno and the Cavalieri.

In both these rivers, you’ll encounter large brown trout that go into a feeding frenzy due to the significant hatches during the summer.

The waters of both rivers are crystal clear, the fish are wild, and the environments vary between currents, pools, and long runs where you can practice dry fly, wet fly, and nymph fishing.

These are incredible locations just a stone’s throw from the sea, allowing you to discover an unusual and amazing part of southern Italy. Here, the coastline gives way to forests and valleys where the true Italian brown trout reigns supreme.

The fishing day will start early to enjoy the coolest hours of the day and continue until evening, when the hatches peak and the trout are actively feeding on the surface.