Sportquest Holidays

09/08/2025

Species Spotlight: Chinook Salmon

Like many Pacific Salmon, Chinook will change in appearance and colour as they travel from 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.

If you would like to find out 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.

09/08/2025

We've just received the latest fishing report from our good friends and partners at Havoysund, our Nordic Sea Angling camp in northern Norway.

"The Halibut fishing has been nothing short of spectacular, with most fish measuring between 120–130cm and plenty of real giants over 150cm making an appearance. Just 30 minutes into one recent session, an impressive 190cm Halibut was landed—more details and photos of that to come soon!

The big Coalfish are also moving in, with a standout fish topping 15kg, while the Cod fishing remains solid, producing consistent catches between 8–10kg and a few up to 15kg. It's been a red-hot start to the week, let's see what the next few days bring!"

If a Halibut has always been on your wishlist, then Havoysund will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to tick it off. Message us today if you'd like more details. Alternatively, visit our website: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/atlantic-halibut-fishing-havoysund-norway/

08/08/2025

Extreme fishing, the Andaman Islands. 💪🏽🎣

Here's an angler hooked up to a nice GT at our destination in the Andaman Islands. After battling the beast and almost landing it at the side of the boat, there was a slight tackle malfunction, and his rod snapped, meaning he had to land the fish with just half a rod! That's certainly what we'd call extreme fishing!

If you'd like to join us on a bluewater trip to this incredible part of the world, we have a host of different options available, including solo traveller dates. Message us today if you'd like more information, visit our website: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/popper-jig-fishing-andaman-islands/

08/08/2025

Tucked away on Colombia's northern Pacific coast, Anigua Beach House offers anglers a rare opportunity to explore one of the world's most untouched bluewater fisheries. This remote beachside retreat blends raw natural beauty with thrilling offshore and inshore fishing in waters that are as rich in marine life as they are in adventure. The offshore waters of Bahia Solano are a haven for pelagic species.

Marlin, Tuna, and Sailfish patrol the deep, while closer to shore, you'll find an equally exciting lineup of Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Tarpon, Wahoo, and Amberjack. Whether you're casting lures or setting baits, every outing offers the chance to connect with hard-fighting, bucket-list fish in a wild, unpressured setting.

For those of you looking to learn more about this trip, you can find the full tour page here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/anigua-beach-house-colombia/

08/08/2025

Customer Review | Mango Creek Lodge | Fly Fishing | Honduras

Our fishing trips to Honduras have always proven incredibly popular throughout the years. Just see what our customers have to say...

If you would like to see more of Mango Creek Lodge for yourself, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/mango-creek-lodge/

08/08/2025

If you've always dreamt of fishing for a big Golden Dorado, this trip is perfect for you. Based on the banks of the world-famous Rio Parana river in the heart of Argentina, Pintis Lodge has proved itself to be one of the best Golden Dorado fisheries in the world. The gin-clear waters of this winding and elusive waterway allow travelling rods to sight fish for these powerhouses, wetting a fly for a chance of a fish to over 30lb in weight...

If you've always dreamt of fishing for a big Golden Dorado, this trip is perfect for you. Based on the banks of the world-famous Rio Parana river in the hear...

07/08/2025

Some stories are best told by those who’ve lived them, moments frozen in time, etched into memory by the tug of a line, the flash of silver, the wild surge of something beneath the surface.

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing those moments unfold, on remote jungle rivers, sunlit flats, and mist-shrouded lakes, through the eyes and words of the anglers who’ve journeyed with us. These aren’t just reviews; they’re testaments to the thrill, the connection, and the raw beauty of wild places and wild fish. And for us, receiving them is one of the best parts of the job, a reminder of why we do what we do, and how deeply these experiences resonate.

Below, you’ll find a few of our favourite, first-hand reflections from our customers over the past few months, each paired with a photo that says as much as the words ever could. These are just a small selection, but taken together, they offer a glimpse into the memorable encounters that define what we do...

Some stories are best told by those who’ve lived them, moments frozen in time, etched into memory by the tug of a line, the flash of silver, the wild surge of something beneath the surface. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing those moments unfold, on remote jungle rivers, sunli...

07/08/2025

Here's a stunning big Cod and a nice brace of Coalfish landed from Saltstraumen Brygge in Norway. A famous location famed for its incredible tide run, one of the strongest globally, and also for its fantastic sea fishing opportunities. It offers travelling anglers the chance to fish for a wide range of species in the sheltered fjords and open ocean. Often referred to as one of the 'Wild Wonders' of Europe, the fish-rich waters produce excellent numbers of Cod, Halibut and Coalfish.

If you'd like to join us on a trip in 2025 or 2026, we have a range of peak weeks available based on the best moon phase and tides. For more information, message us today. Alternatively, you can visit our website: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/saltstraumen-brygge-bodo-norway/

07/08/2025

Camp Steinfjord, located on the northeastern side of Senja Island in Norway, is our newest premier sea fishing destination known for its excellent facilities and diverse mixed fishing opportunities.

Refurbished back in 2017, the camp offers fantastic accommodation, premium boats, a seaside restaurant, and amazing fishing grounds just a stone’s throw from the lodge. Anglers can target the usual Norwegian species such as Cod, Halibut, Coalfish, and Plaice throughout the season.

The camp provides both self-drive and guided fishing options, with experienced guides available on site. Additional amenities include a well-stocked tackle shop, a spacious filleting room, and a range of accommodation options.

Fishing -

The fishing season at Camp Steinfjord runs from March 1st until November 1st, and it’s possible to check in on any day. Full weeks and half weeks are also available. During the early part of the season, the leading quarry for travelling anglers is the famous Skrei Cod.

For those who don’t know, the name ‘Skrei’ literally means ‘to migrate’, precisely what millions of Cod do every season: journey from the Barents Sea back to their spawning grounds. These vast shoals of giant Cod, some of the most significant found anywhere in the world, can be caught offshore at the camp and specimens over 50lb are not unusual.

Tackle & Methods -

Like most of our camps in Norway, a wide variety of fishing methods work, all being fished on the drift, allowing your boat to cover more ground and explore fish-holding hotspots. Rubber shads, like the Savage Gear Cutbait Herring, are the most popular choice for the Skrei Cod in the spring and general fishing throughout the year. These lures can be used in varying depths of water and work best when slowly bounced along or just off the bottom of the sea bed.

If you’re looking to concentrate your efforts on targeting Halibut, the shads mentioned above will work and account for a good number of fish, but we recommend fishing with a Coalfish dead bait on a long flowing trace, anti-twist lead and a large, strong circle hook. Lower this set up to the bottom, then wind up a few turns of your reel handle to fish it off the sea bed. The Halibut’s eyes are on the top of their heads, so they need to be able to see it as it drifts over them.

Over the last few years, especially when fishing in shallow water, spin fishing for Halibut has increased hugely in popularity. For those who don’t know, medium/large-sized rubber Sandeel imitations are used and cast away from the boat before being slowly retrieved as they bounce along the bottom.

Accommodation -

Camp Steinjford has a range of accommodations that suit all group sizes and price points. It offers four-bed apartments and an eight-bed villa.

Deluxe Apartment -
The Deluxe Apartments offer fantastic accommodation of 55 sqm located to the left of the main entrance to the hotel. They feature one bathroom with toilet and shower, two bedrooms with single beds, a living room with sofa, TV, dining area and kitchen with everything you need. This is perfect for a family or four friends looking for upgraded accommodation.

The Villa -
This picturesque detached villa has two floors and a total of 8 beds. These are divided into four bedrooms, three on the lower floor and one on the upper floor. There are two toilets, one on each floor, one with a shower. On the second floor, there is the kitchen connected to the living room, a bedroom and a lovely terrace where you can sit and enjoy the views while drinking your morning coffee. The villa is the perfect option for a slightly larger group or family that wants more space and privacy.

Whats Included?
- All international flights (Based on London departure)
- Transfers to and from Camp Steinfjord
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- 6 days fishing via self-drive boat
- Fishing boat
- Lowrance elite ti2 fishfinder
- Chartplotter
- VHF radios
- Freezer box for your fish
- Bed linen, towels and final cabin cleaning

If you would like to see more of this tour, you can visit the full tour page here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/camp-steinfjord-sea-fishing-norway/

07/08/2025

Following the success of our solo traveller trip to Madagascar last year, we now have only one space remaining on our November 2026 trip. So, if you've always dreamt of popper and jig fishing in a tropical location and are a single angler, this trip will tick all the right boxes. Based on our liveaboard Catamarans and fishing from our sport boats amidst a beautiful wild backdrop, they offer you the chance to fish for the vast array of bluewater species, including Giant Trevally, Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Grouper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, and Dorado, to mention just a few.

01/11/2026 - 10/11/2026 - (1 space remaining)

If you would like to see more of this tour, you can do so here: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/popper-jig-fishing-nosy-be-madagascar/

06/08/2025

The anglers on our second hosted week at Kalum River Lodge in Canada have just returned home after an incredible week on the water. The second week, like the first, saw vast numbers of fish caught, with 812 landed amongst all rods, including lots of Pinks, some specimen Steelhead, Sockeye and Chum.

If you'd like more information on our hosted trips to this beautiful, fish-filled part of the world, message us today. Alternatively, visit our website today: https://www.sportquestholidays.com/tour/hosted-kalum-river-lodge/

06/08/2025

Trout are the elegant icons of freshwater, agile fish that thrive in cold, clear streams and lakes; they represent the spirit of grace, resilience, and the wild beauty of inland waters.

The Salmonidae family, which includes Trout, Salmon, and Char, comprises numerous species found in freshwater ecosystems across the globe. Within this family, the genus Oncorhynchus (which includes the Rainbow Trout) and Salmo (which includes the Brown Trout) stand out to most anglers. While there are many trout species, the Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout are two of the most pursued and admired.

For many fly anglers, these two species offer the perfect mix of challenge, beauty, and reward. Rainbow Trout, known for their acrobatic fights and vibrant coloration, and Brown Trout, famed for their wariness and elusive nature, top the bucket lists of trout enthusiasts.

Below is more information about each of these iconic Trout species, as well as some of the best fishing destinations around the world for anglers eager to land these legendary fish.

Trout are the elegant icons of freshwater, agile fish that thrive in cold, clear streams and lakes; they represent the spirit of grace, resilience, and the wild beauty of inland waters. The Salmonidae family, which includes Trout, Salmon, and Char, comprises numerous species found in freshwater ecos...