Fairham Brook is a small river in Nottinghamshire, England, that flows into the River Trent. A modest but characterful waterway, it holds a special place among local anglers who have grown up fishing its banks. The brook is generally shallow throughout much of its length, with a rocky bottom that encourages fish to congregate in the deeper pockets and pools. While it doesn't produce large fish by any measure, it offers an intimate and rewarding fishing experience in a setting rich with wildlife, including kingfishers, robins, and long-tailed tits. The brook has faced ongoing environmental pressures from pollution, with aging pipes and sewage infrastructure contributing to periodic water quality issues that have affected the fishery over the years.