The best UK fishing holidays

Perhaps the most famous Parkdean site is White Acres in Cornwall, which has welcomed tens of thousands of anglers through its doors since opening in the 1990s. With fish-packed lakes and great on-site facilities, it was designed firmly with anglers in mind.

There is plenty of entertainment and things to do for you and your family during the evening. Those who prefer a bit of competition with their angling can enjoy regular resident matches and earn some bragging rights at the bar and restaurant afterwards.

If you are looking for a family holiday with fishing for you and activities for your partner or kids, then Warmwell is the perfect resort. It caters for everyone, allowing you to fish as much as you like without the rest of the family getting bored!

On-site, there are two well stocked lakes with plenty of carp to 30lb and lots of other species like roach, bream and big perch. The lakes are prolific, so you should get plenty of action, making Warmwell a great place to introduce people to fishing. Well designed platforms and swims ensure everyone is safe and comfortable during their session, too.

For the non anglers there are plenty of activities to get up to such as the ski slope, virtual reality arcade, gym, golf, climbing walls and water activities. The choice is endless and is sure to give you plenty of time alone on the bank, should you want it.

Parkdean Southview resort has two lakes filled with a mixture of coarse species, whether you're a novice or seasoned angler, bites will not be hard to come by here. There are plenty of activities and places to eat as well as loads of other day ticket fisheries within close proximity should you want to try somewhere different during your stay.

Back in the late 1990s, Woodland Lakes near Thirsk was one of the most popular match fisheries in the UK. Since then, the venue has branched out to now offer family holidays in lodges and cabins under the Away Resorts name.

A dozen lakes offer plenty of pegs to explore, topped off with great facilities in the tackle shop, sports bar and Waterside restaurant. You’re also not that far away from the coast or York City Centre, should you want to leave the resort and do some sight seeing.

Tattershall Lakes could be described as a lakeside paradise with everything an angler could want from a fishing holiday. Situated within a country park boasting no less than eight lakes, you can enjoy as much fishing and water-sports as you want in idyllic surroundings.

The accommodation is fantastic, with many lodges offering lakeside views and hot tubs, it is definitely more of a luxury fishing holiday compared to slumming it in a bivvy for a week! Numerous bars and restaurants will ensure don't go hungry. Activities are plentiful too, should you be accompanied by non-anglers.

If you don't fancy the busier holiday parks or want to tailor your holiday to suit your angling and family's needs, then booking a Holiday Cottage gives you an almost unlimited amount of options. With over 6,000 cottages to choose from across the UK with fishing on-site or within close proximity, you have the opportunity to stay on various river like the Wye, Thames and Severn or close to commercial fisheries or big natural waters in the Lake District.

Booking a cottage also gives you flexibility during your stay, allowing you to book something that will please everyone accompanying you, or just find the perfect retreat for your own fishing escape. Some of the more secluded cottages allow you to leave and return at the often unsociable hours us anglers move in, without upsetting anyone else.

Bridge Lake Farm and Fishery is a haven for keen anglers, with the lovely Oak Lodge available to rent for a break. Boasting a breath-taking setting in the lush, rolling Oxfordshire countryside, whilst the lake itself is home to a number of carp, some which are over 20lbs. The Let is situated directly on the lake so if you enjoy your angling, you can't really get much closer than a lake touching your door!

The property has a hot tub and fire pit to relax in on an evening, and within a short drive are plenty of National Trust estates to explore if you need a break from the fishing.

The Fisherman's Lodge in Essex is the ideal family retreat for those who enjoy the outdoors. Situated on a large farm overlooking the countryside, you will be surrounded by wildlife whilst in total peace and quiet. There is a lake right outside the cottage that is stocked with all the usual species from carp to roach and is great for beginners and veterans of the sport alike.

Golden Sands is a very popular holiday park, located on a beautiful stretch of the Lincolnshire coastline, where the fishing can be prolific if you're into your sea angling. For coarse anglers, you have two well stocked lakes containing carp, tench, bream, plus smaller silvers. All have easy access and comfortable swims to fish, with the majority of the vans and lodges only a short walk away.

As with most sites, there is plenty to do outside of angling, with an indoor pool, beachfront, bars and an adventure village everyone will be catered for.

Situated in Clacton-on-Sea, Orchards Holiday Village is the perfect family fishing getaway. Ideal for both coarse and sea anglers alike, with the lake on-site holding carp to over 30lbs as well as numerous other species. The various coastal marks close to to park are great for flatfish, bass and smooth hounds, depending on time of year.

When you're not fishing there is a nine-hole golf course, swimming pools, various eateries as well as historical site-seeing areas in nearby Colchester (15 miles), not to mention various entertainment facilities in Clacton-on-Sea and Brightlingsea.

You may never have thought of this behemoth of antiquity offering fishing, but with hundreds of cottages on its sites, there’s loads of places to wet a line!

Often situated deep in the countryside, there’s access to waters that few others get to fish – the Sternsmill Cottage near Bridgnorth being the perfect example of that. Part of the Dudmaston Estate, the mighty River Severn is very close-by, with pegs that only those staying in the cottage can fish.

Norfolk’s Blickling Hall Lake is well-known for its great bream fishing, and you can stay just yards away, surrounded by stunning scenery. Then there’s Ripon’s Abbey Stores cottage with the Rivers Swale, Ure and Nidd in close proximity for some classic clear-river chub and barbel fishing!

If you've always fancied the idea of owning a boat or cruising along the British waterways, why not hire one from Le Boat? A boat allows you to explore the towns and cities along rivers like the Thames at a slower pace, and you can do as much or as little traveling as you wish. The more you move, the more you'll see and experience. Often, it exposes you to far more than just staying at a resort or hotel would.
Being on the water also allows you to scope out areas to fish, and being surrounded by the water all day is every angler's dream. Not only that, but you can get up close and personal with spots some anglers don't get to fish. Le Boat offers cruises starting around Oxford and London on the Thames, the South Downs National Park, and Scotland.

Anglers Paradise is set in over 250 acres which is abundant with wildlife and the location is ideal for exploring the whole of the West Country. They are also only a 25 minute drive away from some of the most beautiful Beaches with some fabulous walks.

Clean, comfortable luxury accommodation. All the villas are finished to the highest standard, designed to accommodate 2-9 people.

Something for everyone from a great children's play area to a fabulous games room and magnificent heated indoor swimming pool with sauna and jacuzzi … and much more!