Fishing holidays

That bit closer to nature
The ultimate relaxing break in an exotic location can be greatly enhanced by making it a fishing holiday. Peaceful, close to nature and a world away from busy urban lifestyles, fishing on holiday will never go out of fashion. Leading beach locations around the world now cater for fishing enthusiasts, alongside offerings other watersports facilities like wind surfing and scuba diving. There are many specialist fishing holidays on the market today - organised with the location and itinerary focusing mainly on fresh water fishing, angling or deep sea fishing. At the other end of the spectrum, fishing holidays can be organised as part of a package deal - with fishing offered as one of many resort activities.

The choice of destination is yours
The more experienced you are, the more important your choice of venue for fishing holidays becomes. A top location for catching catfish, char and trout is the French Rhône-Alps region is considered the kingdom of lake fishing, with slow, quiet water as well as rushing torrents. In Spain, the Ebro is the country’s longest river, running from the Atlantic coast in the north, to Spain’s Mediterranean coast, 130 km south of Barcelona. The fishing here is legendary, and could form the basis of an amazing trip, combining fishing with beach relaxation or cultural touring. Iceland also has a big appeal for many considering a fishing holiday. Thinking further afield for fishing holidays, you might consider combining fishing with a memorable safari in Africa or South Africa. A trip to Yellowstone National Park in the USA gives you the opportunity to fish one day and white water raft the next. While for a truly remote wilderness setting, fishing holidays and marine safaris off the coast of Australia’s Northern Territory might appeal.

Ideal for special occasions
Fishing holidays are the obvious choice for groups planning a trip around a special occasion, such as a stag weekend, retirement celebration or college reunion. Often the best locations for fishing holidays will also incorporate activities such as mountain biking, trekking, ranching, whale watching or the increasingly popular eco-tours. Arrangements for chartering boats, and hiring equipment can be made well in advance via specialist operators.