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Coarse Fishing Holidays

Coarse fishing holidays offer relaxing waterside breaks with great fishing for all abilities.

Coarse fishing holidays for the experts and beginners

In the UK coarse fishing is still the most popular aspect of our sport and is a great way to experience our natural surroundings. Coarse fishing focuses on freshwater species such as bream, hybrids, roach, rudd, tench, ide, asp, pike and perch.

At Anglers World Holidays we help you enjoy and explore amazing wild waters in countries such as Ireland, Holland and Sweden. Knowing your target species, tackle, regulations and methods is crucial for a successful fishing holiday, whether you’re fishing a canal, river or lake. We have all you need to know to enjoy coarse fishing with confidence, from necessary equipment and regulatory requirements to seasonal advice and the best destinations in Europe.

Catching is important and wild fish in a natural environment takes a different approach to UK stocked fisheries. Our Anglersworld live Youtube film clips contain expert advice and are professionally produced. Our angling experts share their success and useful tips.

Our top destinations for coarse fishing holidays

Holland

Easy access, vast water systems of rivers, canals and lakes with huge natural stocks of coarse fish. Bream, Roach, Rudd, Hybrids, Tench, Perch and Pike plus Zander and Ide. Great choice of venues with good tackle shops for advice, bait and all your tackle requirements.

Ireland

Wild coarse fish in wild waters and a variety of fishing styles. Easy access and short car ferry routes with frequent sailings. Great value holidays for freedom fishing in natural scenic surroundings.

Sweden

Fish the richest natural waters in Europe for a wide range of coarse species including Bream, Hybrids, Roach, Rudd, Tench and Ide. Quality predators Pike, Perch, Asp and Zander provide great sport.

Flexible packages and comfortable accommodation to suit serious anglers and families too.

Whether you prefer to stay right on the water’s edge or enjoy a little extra luxury after a long day’s fishing, there’s an option to suit every style and budget. Self catering is generally Saturday to Saturday in Ireland and Friday to Friday in Holland. Off season may allow more flexibility on arrival dates.
We have a range of excellent value pubs, hotels and guest houses in Ireland close to natural waters of all sizes.

  • Private access in Ireland at selected “on the water self catering accommodations”
  • Local tackle shops for bait and up to date advice in Ireland and Holland.
  • Fridge space for bait at selected Irish accommodations (check the individual descriptions)

Coarse fishing holiday accommodation

  • An open-air lounge at a river lodge featuring comfortable blue and patterned sofas, wooden coffee tables, and a row of chairs on a wooden deck overlooking a river and lush trees under a high thatched roof with a ceiling fan.

    Ichingo Chobe River Lodge, Impalila Island, Namibia/Botswana border.

  • An expansive outdoor wooden deck at a safari lodge featuring set dining tables, comfortable teal sofas, and a pizza oven, all shaded by large leafy trees with a view of an open savanna in the background.

    Nxamaseri Lodge, Okavango Delta.

  • An elevated wooden deck of a luxury safari tent nestled among large, leafy trees. The deck features a small rectangular plunge pool, two white lounge chairs, and a shaded seating area under a canvas canopy.

    Duba Plains Camp, Botswana

  • A large, tan safari tent with a scalloped canopy set on an elevated wooden platform. The platform includes a small deck with chairs, surrounded by trees and dry grass in a wilderness setting.

    Duba Plains Explorer, Botswana

  • The interior of a luxury safari lodge featuring a rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, furnished with a tufted leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a dining area with a picture of a lion on the wall.

    Selinda Camp, Botswana

  • An outdoor view of a luxury safari camp situated along a riverbank, featuring two mokoro canoes on the grass in the foreground and an open-air lounge area with chairs, a canopy bed, and a large tent shaded by tall trees in the background.

    Selinda Explorer Camp, Botswana

  • A wide-angle exterior view of the Enniskillen Hotel, showing the main entrance, "Becketts" signage, and a paved driveway under a blue sky.

    The Enniskillen Hotel, Enniskillen

    From £576.00 pp
  • A bright sitting room with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a tiled fireplace.

    Drumcoo House, Enniskillen

Why choose a coarse fishing holiday?

A coarse fishing holiday is a great choice.
It is more than just a trip away, it’s a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy quality time doing what you love. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, quality and quantity of fish in natural surroundings, or a break with family and friends, a dedicated fishing getaway offers something for everyone.

  • Peaceful, scenic locations
  • Naturally well stocked waters where pre baiting and plentiful particle feed produces excellent results
  • Suits all coarse angling styles, pole, feeder, waggler and stick float
  • Flexible short breaks to full-week stays and longer
  • Ideal for individuals, groups, and families
  • Widest choice of self drive ferry routes and times
  • Amazing value exclusive to Anglers World clients
  • Top fishing information and advice
  • “Catch More” film clips presented by our angling experts

What you can expect to catch on our coarse fishing holidays

Bream

Bream are shoal fish, often found in lakes, slow-moving rivers, and canals, where they feed steadily along the bottom and are known for their steady resistance and can grow to impressive sizes.

Hybrid

With the speed and agility of roach but the size of an average bream they are now much prized as a sporting coarse fish. Commonly found in many still waters and slow-moving rivers.

Perch

Striking, bold predators recognised by their dark vertical stripes and spiky dorsal fins. Though usually modest in size, larger perch fight hard for their weight and are a favourite target for light-tackle anglers.

Pike

Known for explosive strikes and powerful fights pike are renowned for their strength and sudden bursts of speed and offer a thrilling challenge for both beginners and experienced fishermen.

Roach

One of the most widespread and adaptable freshwater fish, thriving in rivers, canals, and lakes. While often small, roach can be beautifully marked and provide bite-after-bite action that sharpens any angler’s skills.

Tench

Powerful, fish often found in weedy lakes and quiet waters and are known for their strong, dogged fight. Most active during early morning and evening.

Want to find out more about coarse fishing holidays? Call our friendly fishing experts on 01246 221 717, or email us at info@anglers-world.co.uk.

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