Sportquest Holidays

23/04/2025

If a giant Arapaima has always been one species on your bucket list, then Pirarucu Lodge in Brazil will offer you an excellent chance to tick it off. For those who don't know, the lodge is THE destination for Arapaima. Fish between 10-80lb are common, and getting several bites a day is not unusual.

If you'd like more information on our trips fishing for these prehistoric specimens, message us today. Alternatively, you can visit the full tour page here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/pirarucu-lodge-brazil/

23/04/2025

Thanks to our fantastic working relationship with our friends and partners at the famous Gillhams Resort in Thailand, we've secured a few rare short-notice dates for May and October next year. Located in the stunning area of Krabi, Southern Thailand, surrounded by limescale Karsts and covered in a protected tropical rain forest, the lake is one of the most famous in the world and a popular choice amongst anglers and families. It's home to an array of hard-fighting species and offers travelling rods the chance to battle with giant Siamese Carp, Arapaima, Mekong and Redtail Catfish, to mention just a few, whilst providing a host of first-class facilities and extra activities.

09/05/2026 - 17/05/2026
10/10/2026 - 18/10/2026
Prices from £3,253 per person (Inc. Flights)

You can learn more about about this tour here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/gillhams-fishing-resort-thailand/

23/04/2025

We’re excited to showcase our top three shore fishing destinations—each offering a truly unique experience for adventurous anglers.

From the wild shores of Namibia, where Bronze Whalers roam the surf… to the world-famous waters of Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, known for its variety and hard-fighting species… and finally to the untouched wilderness of Sette Cama in Gabon, where the jungle meets the ocean, and the fishing is as raw and exciting as it gets. These are some of the most exhilarating land-based fishing destinations on the planet.

Click the links below to learn more about each lodge and start planning your next adventure.

Sette Cama, Gabon: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/sette-cama-fishing-lodge-gabon/

Bronze Whaler, Namibia: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/bronze-whaler-shark-fishing-namibia/

Shark Fishing, South Africa: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/hosted-shark-fishing-jeffreys-bay-south-africa/

23/04/2025

The latest report from our friends and partners from Rodrigues Island has just landed; the group enjoyed beautiful weather, weak currents and a high water temperature, providing some fantastic jigging conditions. The anglers landed a wide variety of species, including Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna and Snapper, to mention just a few.

If you'd like to learn more about our bluewater holidays in this incredible part of the world, message us today. We still have some peak weeks available in 2025 and spaces on our dedicated solo traveller week in 2026. For a closer look at this tour, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/vertical-jig-fishing-rodrigues/

22/04/2025

Angler vs Big Angry Sea Trout at Worlds End Lodge, Argentina

Here's our CEO, Peter Collingsworth, battling with an angry Sea Trout on the famous Irigoyen River at Worlds End Lodge in Argentina. The footage was filmed during his hosted weeks earlier this year...

Here's our CEO, Peter Collingsworth, battling with an angry Sea Trout on the famous Irigoyen River at Worlds End Lodge in Argentina. The footage was filmed d...

22/04/2025

Not every day at Pica Zuro has to be about pulling the trigger. For those looking to mix things up, there’s room here for slower mornings and quiet walks. You can ride out with a guide to explore the countryside, spend time by the pool, or just sit back by the fire pit and take in the view. When you’re ready for more, the field is never far — but for a place that’s known for high-volume Dove shooting, there’s a surprising amount of calm to be found too.

If you would like to enquire about this lodge, you can find the full tour page here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/palacio-conde-de-zanoni-estate-spain/

22/04/2025

Tour Spotlight | Hosted Goodnews River Lodge | Freshwater Fly Fishing | Alaska

For years, we have sent anglers to the Stunning Goodnews River Lodge in Alaska due to its fantastic Pacific Salmon fishing. This got us thinking about the logistics of offering guided trips, aswell as our regular trips to Goodnews, which is why we are proud to present that we now offer a range of exclusive Sportquest Holidays hosted trips by one of our experienced hosts.

Opening up our hosted weeks, makes this trip ideal for solo anglers, pairs of friends and even small groups. Our team of hosts are highly experienced as both hosts and fishing guides and are well travelled, taking trips of customers around the world and fishing in a wide array of different environments.

After your day on the water, anglers will return to the traditional tented lodge that sits just meters from the riverbank. There are seven standard tents/cabins. Each cabin is built on a platform and includes a front porch, the perfect spot for a morning coffee as you get ready for your day.

Fishing -
The fishing at Goodnews River Lodge can be conducted in many different ways and will usually depend on what each angler wishes to catch. For those wanting to target big King and Chum Salmon, swinging large flies with double-handed Spey rods is the name of the game. Although single-handed rods will work, the guides at the lodge like nothing more than a guest wanting to swing big flies deep for the kings, as this produces the best results for these hard-fighting fish.

For the smaller Salmon species, like the Sockeye, Pinks, and Silvers, lighter rods like 12ft switch rods and single-handed 10-weight rods, matched with floating lines and smaller flies, are preferred. If you’re fishing in Silver season, we thoroughly recommend trying surface poppers, as watching these wild fish chase and hit your fly has to be one of the most exciting forms of fly fishing.

Although the lodge uses boats to run up and down the river to the various fishing spots, the fishing is mainly conducted by wadding on foot.

Hosted Fishing -
For the smaller Salmon species, like the Sockeye, Pinks, and Silvers, lighter rods like 12ft switch rods and single-handed 10-weight rods, matched with floating lines and smaller flies, are preferred. If you’re fishing in Silver season, we thoroughly recommend trying surface poppers, as watching these wild fish chase and hit your fly has to be one of the most exciting forms of fly fishing.

Although the lodge uses boats to run up and down the river to the various fishing spots, the fishing is mainly conducted by wadding on foot.

As well our host, on this trip, you’ll be well looked after by the lodge owner Mike Gorton and his family, as well as an experienced team of fly fishing guides, making this trip perfect for those looking to experience freshwater fly fishing for the first time and those well-travelled and already passionate about that angling discipline.

Accommodation -
Goodnews River Lodge is a tented lodge that sits on the river banks, keeping anglers very close to the fishing. The camp consists of a large main dining room with a picture window overlooking the river, a commercial kitchen, a recreation hall complete with a lounge, TV/DVR, a Ping Pong table, a football table, and the never-empty Popcorn machine. Inside there is also a shop for customers to purchase logo merchandise.

There are seven standard tents/cabins. Each cabin is built on a platform and includes a front porch. Guest cabins feature thermostatically controlled propane heaters, gas and electric lighting, comfortable bedding and handmade duvet covers, mosquito netting, storage shelves, and a chamber pot.

Whats included?
- All international flights
- Hotel in Anchorage
- Private charter direct from Anchorage to Goodnews Bay and return
- All meals at the lodge
- 6.5 days of guided fishing
- Fishing tackle
- Waders & boots

If you would like to book yourself onto a week at this fantastic destination, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/hosted-goodnews-river-lodge-alaska/

22/04/2025

Are you ready to book your Atlantic Salmon fishing this year? If so, we have the updated availability from our good friends and partners at West Ranga in Iceland. For those that don't know, the West Ranga is one of the best and most famous Atlantic Salmon rivers in the country in regards to the number of fish landed and the quality of the fishing on offer - last season, it was once again crowned the most productive river in the country, finishing the season with a total of 4,931 fish.

If you'd like to know more about the peak weeks we have available or help to start to plan your trip, message us today. Alternatively, you can take a closer look at the full tour here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/west-ranga-lodge-iceland/

21/04/2025

Here are a couple more nice Skrei Cod from Camp Steinfjord in Norway. So far, the
season has been excellent, the lodge wrote:

"The week has offered plenty of wind, snowstorms, and finally sunshine – our fantastic fishing guests have experienced a bit of everything. Despite this turbulent start to the week, our guests managed to reel in 15 Skrei over 20kg, with a top catch of 25kg. The windy days were spent either at the pool table or out on the ice, jigging for Char."

If you'd like to join us on a Skrei Cod trip in 2026, message us today. If you'd like more information, you can find more here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/camp-steinfjord-sea-fishing-norway/

21/04/2025

Have you ever dreamed of casting your fly in wild, untouched waters, where Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout run strong and free? If so, now’s your chance to be part of something truly special. Following the incredible response to our exploratory week at Horstad Gård Lodge—which sold out in just four days—we’re excited to announce that we’ve just secured a range of extra peak weeks in July and August.

You’ll be fishing the legendary Åelva River, from the privately held Horstad Gård Lodge in northern Norway (owned by the Fred Olsen family), which has only recently opened its doors to a limited number of anglers. This pristine stretch of river has never been commercially fished—only a select few have ever had the privilege. The combination of exclusivity, untouched beauty, and the chance to target truly wild Salmon and Sea Trout makes this one of the most exciting new destinations in the fly fishing world.

05/07/2025 - 16/07/2025
12/07/2025 - 19/07/2025
19/07/2025 - 26/07/2025
09/08/2025 - 16/08/2025

If you would like to learn more about this trip, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/blog/an-exclusive-atlantic-salmon-expedition-to-norways-untouched-aelva-river/

21/04/2025

Customer Review | Multi Lake | Freshwater Fishing | Thailand

Our fly fishing trips to Thailand have always proven incredibly popular, and throughout the years, we've sent thousands of customers to our array of lodges across the country. Just see what our customers have to say...

If you would like to see more of Thailand for yourself, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/multi-lake-fishing-adventures-thailand/

20/04/2025

Congratulations to our good friends and partners at Fish Partner in Iceland, for being awarded the Orvis-Endorsed International Destination Of The Year for 2025.
Battle Hill, one of their incredible lodges, which we're very proud to offer, allows you to enjoy some of Europe's finest Sea Trout fishing.

A historic, picturesque location of striking beauty, it gives you an incomparable fly fishing experience of a lifetime and attracts anglers from around the globe.

If you'd like to learn more about Battle Hill, message us today. We still have a small handful of rods remaining for this season. For a closer look at the tour, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/battle-hill-lodge-iceland/

20/04/2025

A picture of the beautiful wild and remote Kendjam Lodge in Brazil, taken from the skies. 🎣🇧🇷📸

Not only does the destination offer some amazing jungle fly fishing, but it's also one of the most stunning locations.

You can learn more about the fish, fishing and accommodation on offer, plus the range of trips here on our website: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/kendjam-lodge-brazil/

20/04/2025

If you’ve always dreamed of battling the giant Skrei Cod of Northern Norway, now is the time to start planning. We still have a range of dates available for 2026 at the world-famous Soroya, home to our BFA – Big Fish Adventures resort. With peak weeks in March and April—the prime time when Skrei Cod gather in massive numbers—this destination offers anglers the chance to catch some of the largest Cod on the planet, with fish over 30kg and even 35kg far from uncommon.

These weeks are hugely popular and fill fast, so we strongly recommend booking early to secure one of the best dates of the season and avoid disappointment. Both self-drive and guided options are available, depending on your preference.

01/03/2026 - 31/03/2026
01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026
Prices from £1,868 per person (Inc. Flights) *based on four people travelling.

If you would like to learn more, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/soroya-big-fish-adventures-norway/

20/04/2025

Here are some nice pictures from our most recent customers to visit Zancudo Lodge in Costa Rica. They enjoyed a fantastic week on the water, landing a number of nice fish, including Sailfish, Tuna, Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper, to mention just a few.

For those who don't know, in addition to being home to over 70 IGFA records and renowned around the world for its first-class inshore and offshore fishing for a wide array of hard-fighting bluewater species, Zancudo Lodge is also the perfect fishing retreat for families and non-angling companions. This first-class resort is famed for its array of extra activities and eco-tours; its beachfront location is also prime for those wanting to visit all the regional attractions. One of the most popular things it also offers is its fully customisable itineraries - you are in control of all the elements of your trip; whether you want a week of hardcore fishing or just a couple of days throughout the week, you decide.

If you'd like to learn more about Zancudo Lodge, message us today. For a closer look at the full tour, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/zancudo-lodge-costa-rica/

19/04/2025

El Pescador is a family-run fly fishing lodge based on the famous Ambergris Caye in Belize. It is home to the 'big three' flats species - the Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit and is widely considered a saltwater fly fishing paradise. For nearly 50 years, it has allowed travelling anglers to enjoy some of the best flats fishing in the world, and it's a destination where a grand slam is possible every day of the season.

NEW for 2025, the lodge has recently enjoyed a range of upgrades, making it even better. These include expanded WiFi, now available across all rooms, a cutting-edge hot water system, upgrades to loaner rods to the new Orvis Helios™ models and enhancements to the beachfront, pool and bar.

If you'd like more information on our trips to this beautiful lodge, message us today: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/make-an-enquiry/

19/04/2025

Species Spotlight: Chinook Salmon

saltwater to the freshwater rivers. On entering freshwater for the first time Chinook have a very silver colour with deep black markings. The longer these fish are in freshwater the more they change.

Firstly, they lose the silver sheen and they begin to look like an Atlantic Salmon with their colour changing to an autumn effect. This change continues and the fish start to turn darker and greener in colour above the lateral line and more red below the lateral line.

If you're looking to learn more about this species, you can do so here:

There are various methods of catching Chinook Salmon from fishing with bait consisting of small sacks full of fish spawn to trolling with lures.

19/04/2025

At Sportquest Holidays, we understand that life can get busy. One of the most common things we hear is:

“I’d love to go sea fishing in Norway, but I just don’t have the time for a full week away.”

That’s why we’re thrilled to offer fully customizable Norway fishing holidays at Mefjord Brygge, specially designed to fit around your schedule. Whether you’re after a short break, a family-friendly getaway, or a luxury angling escape — we’ve got you covered...

At Sportquest Holidays, we understand that life can get busy. One of the most common things we hear is: “I’d love to go sea fishing in Norway, but I just don’t have the time for a full week away.” That’s why we’re thrilled to offer fully customizable Norway fishing holidays at Mefjord Br...