Fishing Holidays

Fishing holidays are the vacations that fishing enthusiasts all over the world long for and anxiously await their vacations so they can wile away their days fishing. For some the best fishing holiday is one where they can spend their time sitting on a bank or a dock and cast out into the lake. Others delight in the excitement of catching the “big one” on a deep sea fishing expedition, while still others prefer to be standing in the white waters of a rushing river fishing for salmon. Whatever your passion for fishing there are destinations all over the world that will meet and even surpass your expectations.

The Caribbean is one of the premier fishing destinations where you can combine glorious weather with the trip of your dreams. Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and St, Lucia are the destinations anglers usually choose for the experience of fishing such big fish as barracuda, kingfish, the blue marlin, tuna and billfish. The pleasure of the catch is rivaled only by the unpolluted, clear waters.

While the Caribbean is the main destination for fishing holidays for those involved in deep-sea fishing, there are other destinations closer to home that will enable you to catch smaller species of fish and perhaps engage in a competition. According to experts in the field, the top 10 fishing holiday destinations are:

1. Western Montana, USA. This state in the US has almost 60,000 miles of lakes, rivers and streams well stocked with all kinds of fish. Fish for several species of trout in the relaxed atmosphere where you will enjoy the scenery and fresh air.

2. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This resort location on the Gulf of Mexico has about 3000 different species of marine life. You can actually stand in the warm waters off the beach and fish for walleye, dorado, wahoo and yellowfin tuna.

3. Victoria, Australia. Here you can truly say the big one didn’t get away when you reel in such species of fish as the Bronze Whaler and several different species of sharks.

4. Capetown, South Africa. Enjoy saltwater fishing from shore and cast beyond the breakers for such fish as snoek and boggems.

5. Sicily, Italy. Take part in fishing with a difference when you learn the art of spearfishing, which is the most popular fishing activity in this location.

6. Amazon River, Brazil. Fish for the elusive peacock bass, which weighs about 20 pounds. The best time to enjoy the fishing in this location is during the winter months when you get a break from the cold northern climate and enjoy the warmth and sunshine of South America.

7. Phuket, Thailand. You have a great chance to catch a big fish when you take your fishing holiday in this country because fishing as a tourist activity has not yet reached its peak. Therefore you won’t have to compete with crowds.

8. Sutherland, Scotland. With its abundance of brown trout and trout, Sutherland is one of the best fishing locations in the UK. Just remember that you are not allowed to fish on Sunday, so this could be your day for sightseeing.

9. Limon and Punatrenas, Costa Rica. This Caribbean island offers a multitude of choices when it comes to finding secluded fishing locations and has many charter companies offering deep-sea fishing expeditions.

10. Hayward, Wisconsin. Wisconsin is one of the states in the central part of the United States, where you can catch many species of small fish. Along with fishing, you can travel to the many small villages, all of which have their special fishing spots.