The summer sun is welcomed by most Brits but for anglers it’s a mixed blessing. Low water levels mean salmon fishing has been hard work but one fish species seems to be coping quite well with the conditions. Thanks to new conservation initiatives, sea trout seem to be back in big numbers. Night fishing for… Read the full news article
The fly fishing permits and accommodation booking service FishPal has introduced six brand new beats across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Remarkably, one stretch has never been open to the public to fish before. It’s a great opportunity for anglers to easily experience new waters across the Irish Sea for the first time. BALLYDUFF, Ireland, 2025-Jun-12… Read the full news article
Both golf and fishing are outdoor sports that are deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. It’s perhaps not surprising that the fly fishing permits and accommodation booking service FishPal says 30% of anglers also enjoy playing or watching golf. Now there’s the opportunity to combine the two by fishing on the River Bann close to Royal… Read the full news article
If you thought a fish counter is where you choose fish at Morrisons, think again. These infra-red scanners and cameras were first installed in some areas of Scotland’s Tweed District in the year 2000 and three hi-tech versions now monitor salmon levels. The good news is that two tributaries saw the second highest number of… Read the full news article
Anglers using FishPal to book their fly fishing permits and accommodation have donated more than £27k to leading conservation and angling charities. Their biggest single donation was over £8,000 to TweedStart, which seeks to guard our rivers and wildlife for the next generation by giving young people hands-on experience in fly fishing, conservation and… Read the full news article
It was the moment all anglers had been longing for when the River Tay’s traditional opening ceremony took place on 15 January. Amid the skirl of pipes and whisky splashing into the river, TV presenter Paul Murton made the first cast of the season. Through FishPal, anglers can now book permits on the Tay and… Read the full news article
Stunning scenery and world-class fishing have put Iceland at the top of many anglers’ bucket lists. However, it’s always been a logistical puzzle to organise a fishing trip there. Now, UK-based FishPal has launched its new booking service, combining permits and accommodation for many of Iceland’s top fishing locations. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2024-12-19 — /Travel… Read the full news article
Two major online fly fishing booking services are merging to create a new European market leader. FishPal and Elveguiden will continue to address their core markets operating under their distinct brands for the 2025 fly-fishing season, at the conclusion of which the two brands will merge. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2024-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Two… Read the full news article
DUNDEE, Scotland, 2024-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The rains that succeeded the unusually dry and warm end to September in Scotland won’t have been popular with most people, but they were welcomed by anglers visiting Scotland looking to land a big Tay salmon before the close season. Scotland’s warm autumnal beginning meant lower water levels… Read the full news article
Lismore Castle fishery, Blackwater, one of Ireland’s most famous salmon rivers. Lismore, Ireland, 2024-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — FishPal, the innovative service that enables anglers to book fly fishing permits online and access the latest information about where is fishing well, has expanded into Ireland and Northern Ireland. Since its launch in 2003, the… Read the full news article