Fly Fishing Holidays in England's Cotswold and Peak District Regions

Need to get away from the stress of daily life? Choose from a range of guided fly fishing and tuition packages which ideally suit a weekend break or fishing holiday. Whether you are a newcomer to fly fishing or have more experience, a variety of lakes, rivers and reservoirs await your exploration!

Luxury Cotswold lodge accommodation with lake views. Vacations in the Cotswolds and Derbyshire Peak District are extremely popular. Limestone rock provides clear waters, rich in insect life and trout, all set in beautiful countryside. When we are not waterside you can relax in a variety of self catering cottages, lodges, guest houses and country hotels, reflecting on your fishing and dreaming of tomorrow. Accommodation is arranged as desired, close to the venues you will be fishing for your comfort and convenience.

Some itinerary examples are provided below: -

Cast & Catch Break

beginners fly fishing breaks. For the newcomer to fly fishing we offer two or three day breaks in the Cotswolds or Peak District. You learn a variety of casting and fishing techniques, are advised on what equipment you need and learn the essential skill of watercraft. All this while catching your first trout in picturesque countryside. Once you have a grasp of the basics fishing small stillwaters, you have the option to explore reservoir and river fishing on subsequent days or fish by yourself, putting your new skills to good use!

Cotswold Fly Fishing Break

Chalkstream fishing breaks. Visit the Cotswolds with us. Fly fish crystal clear chalkstreams for wild brown trout, the ultimate river fishing challenge. Your guide shows you how to catch these wary trout on dry fly and nymph, providing essential up to date knowledge on where and when fish are feeding, what flies to use and the best approach for a successful trip. If river fishing is your passion we can fish a different stretch each day!

Alternatively, take a break from running water. Visit local spring fed lakes offering you the chance to stalk trout in crystal clear water. A great challenge and learning experience for anglers of all abilities!

Derbyshire Peak District Break

Success, a first fish during Dave's first reservoir outing. Explore Carsington Water with Midlands Fly Fishing. This 741 acre reservoir exhibits water so clear you can see to a depth of 30 feet! Add to this a good stock of brown and rainbow trout all in a dramatic peak district setting and you can see what makes this trip highly popular with our guests. Your guide will show you current, productive areas, techniques to use and flies that work.

If you would like to mix reservoir fishing and river fishing, the famous Derbyshire Wye is nearby. This is the only UK river where wild rainbow trout breed, providing you with a unique opportunity to fish dry fly for these hard fighting wild trout in addition to the resident browns and grayling.

These are just some of the experiences available through Midlands Flyfishing! To look at further details of our guide service please refer to our guided fishing and tuition pages. You also have the option to take a guide for one or two days during your stay, then continue to fish unaided using the advice and skills gleaned during guided days.

For further enquiries or to book your fly fishing holiday please e-mail enquiries or call +44(0)1782 394564.

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