Blog: Species Spotlight: Wels Catfish
The Wels Catfish is the UKs largest freshwater fish but can still be found all over Europe in many lakes and rivers. The Wels Catfish size can range from 2lbs to sizes well over 200lb making it a target...
Blog: Best Freshwater Fishing Trips Worldwide
We can send you all over the world on some of the best freshwater fishing trips available. We have incredible destinations to Thailand, Canada, Sweden, Brazil and Spain. All of which allow you to target some incredible species. Additionally,...
Blog: Species Spotlight: Perch
Species: Perch Scientific Name: Perca fluviatilis Also known as: Common Perch, Redfin Perch, Euro Perch, Eurasian Perch and Eurasian River Perch. The Perch is a species of fish native to Europe and widely distributed worldwide into countries like Australia, New Zealand and...
Blog: Top Destinations With All Fishing Equipment Included
A big part of a job role at Sportquest Holidays is to listen to our customer's wishes and try to fulfil as many aspects of their fishing adventures. We get asked many different questions ranging from, can we have...
Blog: Species Spotlight: Zander
Species: Zander Scientific Name: Sander Lucioperca Also known as: Sander, Pikeperch The Zander, also occasionally referred to as the 'Sander' or 'Pikeperch', is a species of freshwater fish found throughout Europe and is a close relative and common ancestor to the...
Blog: Short-haul flight Fishing Destinations
For many years Sportquest Holidays have searched the world high and low so we can bring you some of the most exciting fishing destinations known to mankind and not always do we have to look far. Some of the...
Blog: End of Year Round Up
What a year it has been and one I am personally very proud of. At the end of 2017, we purchased a property that was converted into brand new offices and became the new head office for Sportquest Holidays....
Blog: Species Spotlight: Mirror Carp
Name: Mirror Carp Also known as: Scaleys, Mirrors, Leathers, Leather carp Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio MIRROR CARP Description The difference between this type of Carp and their wild ancestors, the Common Carp, is both genetic and visual. The Mirror Carp was...
Blog: Species Spotlight: Common Carp
Name: Common Carp Also known as: Commons Scientific Name: Cyprinus Carpio COMMON CARP Description Common Carp Cyprinus Carpio are normally a dark brown/bronze colour and the body is covered in a mesh-like scale pattern all over its body with...
