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Short-haul flight Fishing Destinations

You don’t have to venture far to find world-class fishing. Looking for serious sport fishing without the long-haul flight? Just a short hop from the UK, you’ll find some of the best-kept secrets in the fishing world—where Blue Marlin, giant Tuna, and hard-fighting freshwater species offer thrilling action, all within a few hours of home. Whether you’re planning a quick […]
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Specimen Fishing Holidays

Are you ready to take your fishing experience to the next level? We are excited to introduce you to some of the largest and strongest species that our range of exclusive fishing trips has to offer. Imagine battling the raw power of a Dogtooth Tuna out on the renowned Hawkins Bank, where every strike tests your endurance and skill. Or […]

The Top Hosted Fishing Destinations

Every year, our worldwide hosted fishing trips become increasingly popular and sell out very quickly. This is due to them being cheaper than travelling as a single angler, the expert advice, the experience of our hosts, and the exclusive destinations we have. Below we have listed our favourite hosted trips, in no particular order. Popper Fishing – Madagascar This exciting […]
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Species Spotlight: Common Carp

Name: Common Carp Also known as: Commons Scientific Name: Cyprinus Carpio COMMON CARP Description The Common Carp, also known as Cyprinus Carpio, is normally a dark brown/bronze colour and the body is covered in a mesh-like scale pattern all over its body with a large dorsal fin. The head has an underslung mouth specifically for bottom feeding in the rivers, […]

Best Freshwater Fishing Trips Worldwide

Begin your journey on an unforgettable adventure with our expertly handpicked freshwater fishing trips, taking you to some of the most remarkable destinations around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, we offer incredible opportunities in stunning locations such as Thailand, Canada, Brazil, and Spain. Each destination is handpicked for its breathtaking scenery and world-class fishing experiences. […]

The Best Family Fishing Holidays

For many years Sportquest Holidays has been sending happy customers all over the world in search of their dream fishing locations. What we have started to find is that the angler is now, more and more, wanting places to go that are a little more family-friendly. Some fishing locations around the world, you will find the accommodation to be ok […]

Bespoke Travel: Making Your Holiday Dreams Come True

We know how important holidays are; for many, they are often the most significant single purchase each year. We also know the importance of finding the ‘perfect’ vacation, which is why, at Sportquest Holidays, we pride ourselves in offering some of the best fishing and shooting trips worldwide, with unique experiences tailored precisely to your needs and expectations. Our vast […]

How Much Should You Tip Your Fishing Guide?

A topic that is discussed on many fishing trips but is crucial to maintaining the buoyant spirit of our beloved guides – is how much should you tip your fishing guide. When embarking on a fishing journey, the guide is more than just a person helping you find the best spots. They’re your navigator, advisor, and sometimes, your photographer, ensuring […]

Sportquest Holidays – The Story So Far

For those that didn’t know, this week it’s our 20th birthday, and we’re celebrating this milestone with a host of different destination spotlights, videos from the archive and a series of blog posts letting you know more about precisely what we do and our story so far.  In this blog, we spent 15 minutes with our CEO and founder, Peter […]

Our Solo Traveller Trips Explained

Our innovative, famous solo traveller trips have proven incredibly popular through the years, and we specifically designed them to cater for the needs of single anglers and pairs of friends. As many of our lodges worldwide base their bookings on groups of four anglers or more, any groups under this number get hit with a surcharge to make up the […]
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