Oxton’s Blenheim Palace
The grounds of the palace offers one of the most impressive locations a passionate fisherman can possibly hope for. With an array of fish to be found from tench, perch, and roach to be sought out in summer and then big pike around in the winter. But the place itself is the biggest attraction.
If you go to the 11th Duke of Marlborough’s home that has grounds by Capability Brown, you are greeted with a peaceful and impressive trip. Hire boats will let you drift clear of any disturbance with prices starting from £28 a day.
Something else to think about: Oxford’s a mere stone’s throw away. So don’t forget to explore the city after catching your fish, and continue the adventure.
Devon’s Lifton
Found in a quiet valley west of Dartmoor, the Arundell Arms is one of Britain’s most well-known and highly regarded fishing hotels, it even has its own fishing school and private beats.
The hotel has its own lake, so there’s much fly-fishing to be enjoyed, find wild brown trout, sea trout, salmon, and rainbow trout. The surrounding countryside here is nothing less than gorgeous and you’re bound to feel truly submerged into the sport.
Something else to think about: The Arundell Arms offers day ‘Enhancement Courses’ for fly-fishing at £160.
N. Yorks’s Whitby
Famed as the setting for Bram Stoker’s Dracula this may not be somewhere you immediately think to visit as a passionate fisherman. However, the fishing here is certainly something to be admired too. The harbor is cozy with plenty of an array of day-boats.
Skipper Paul Sykes, one of the area’s voted ‘ friendliest faces’ will gladly help you catch the local fish. With the local fish most notably being; cod, ling, haddock, herring, or mackerel. He even gets so close to whales in late summer you can smell them.
Something else to think about: there’s plenty of jet gemstones on the shore just waiting to be found!
Northumberland’s Cheviot Hills
The Tweed, which forms much of the border between Northumberland and Scotland, is one of the world’s finest rivers for salmon fishing, but unfortunately, it’s hard to get onto because it’s mostly privately owned.
However, if you pick one of the Tweed’s lesser-known areas, you’ll find them much easier to access. Or even consider some of the accommodations, such as Turvelaws Cottages that include private fishing rights.
Something else to think about: The Northumberland National Park which isn’t far is a great option for a joyful walk and explore.
Cumbria’s Lake District
A well-known area and for many great reasons! The Lakes are breathtaking and there are few more romantic places in which to practice the sport of fishing all while being mesmerized by the views.
Something else to think about: The first-ever Go Fishing Festival was held here in Cumbria and will now be annual, offering master classes, have-a-go sessions, and even demonstrations.
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is among the world’s most famous lakes being highly saturated with legends, but it doesn’t end there they’re also awash with trout, salmon, sea trout as well as pike, perch, and roach.
Go to the Cameron House hotel, you can enjoy half-day fishing trips with rods and ghillie for £150 per boat. Being voted ‘Scotland’s Most Stylish’ you’re going to be living the life of luxury and not only this but you’re also a stone’s throw from the lake’s edge.
Something else to think about: If you’re also a fan of golf Carrick Golf Club is a couple of miles away.
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