Houseboat fishing vacations
Our top boating recommendations for catching the big-one
Canada and Europe’s well-stocked rivers are a haven for both rod and line anglers! You can troll while you’re underway, cast from the banks when your boat is moored or even rent a dinghy and outboard motor so you can reach the most secluded spots.
Most of our bases sell fishing gear and a number of our river destinations offer dinghies for rent, although our can also enjoy fishing from our boats! Our base teams are happy to tell you the best places to cast your line, and they will help you with local permitting requirements.
Our best houseboats for fishing vacations
Rideau Canal, Canada
The entire length of the Rideau Canal boasts world-class fishing, with plenty of peaceful inlets and expansive lakes for the budding angler to enjoy. A particuarlar favourite spot for locals is the village of Newboro, which has been one of the major centres for fishing on the Rideau for over 120 years.
More about the Rideau CanalTrent-Severn, Canada
Fishing fits naturally into a Trent-Severn vacation. The lakes and rivers are known for species including walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie, panfish, carp and catfish, with easy stops near places such as Hastings, Young’s Point and the Kawartha Lakes. Bring your gear, make sure you have a fishing license, check the local rules, and make the day as serious or as slow as you like.
More about Trent-SevernShannon & Erne, Ireland
Head south from our Portumna base into Lough Derg, a spectacular stretch of water and probably the best in Ireland for fishing, with huge shoals of quality bream, roach, hybrids and big pike. The lough is huge – over 25 miles long – and aboard your boat your will have the pick of the swims.
More about the Shannon & ErneCaledonian Canal, Scotland
Before heading north, linger in Loch Lochy where no fishing permit is required. Loch Lochy is traditionally good for wild Brown Trout but escaped Rainbow Trout can also be found in the loch as well as good sized Pike. Next, head north to fish for Ferox, Brown Trout, Sea Trout and Salmon whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery of Loch Ness.
More about the Caledonian CanalCharente, France
The pretty River Charente is tidal for some distance inland and is a good habitat for large specimens of carps, pike and perch. There are also bream, roach and bleak here and Mullet also comes in from the sea. In May and June shad swim up river to breed. For a change, the sea fishing off La Rochelle is excellent. You can go fishing at night, even during the summer months to catch conger and skate.
More about CharenteLot, France
The River Lot is slow and deep making it an ideal habitat for pike, carp, black bass, the European catfish (silure) which can reach significant weights, as well as other coarse fish. Catfish of up to 10 or 11 kgs are not uncommon and much larger ones have been reported. Because the banks of river are often steep and covered in undergrowth a boat is the best place from which to fish.
More about LotMecklenburg & Brandenburg, Germany
As soon as you arrive in Marina Wolfsbruch, you have the possibility to fish around. A good occasion to try to catch the different perches, carps and pikes here, as you enjoy your cruise among the numerous natural landscapes of Germany.
More about Mecklenburg & BrandenburgOur best houseboats for fishing vacations
We have over 40 boats types to chose from, suitable for any size group and budget. For your fishing vacation, we have selected these models, which are especially well-suited to the activity thanks to their swimming platform with seating at the back:
Our Dancer 4, Dancer 3 and Dancer 2 boats are also well suited to fishing thanks to their seating space at the front.
Read more about fishing experiences on Le Boat’s blog
Every day can mean a good catch when you cast your line into Canada’s iconic Rideau Waterway, where fish of all species abound, just waiting to be hooked. While finding the best local fishing spots can be a challenge when you’re in a new area, your next fishing adventure doesn’t have to be all work and no play, especially when you pair a luxury Canadian vacation experience with a fishing getaway.
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