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Wood Leisure

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Wood Leisure operates a network of holiday parks across Scotland offering free fly fishing for brown and sea trout on rivers including the Ardle, Teith, and Tay, plus access to lochs in Perthshire and Aberdeenshire. Family-owned since 1981 with VisitScotland 5-star ratings.

Why book

Scottish holiday parks with free trout fishing on the Ardle, Teith, and Tay—family-friendly base for Perthshire fly-fishing.

Overview

Wood Leisure is a multi-park holiday resort operator spanning Scotland's prime fishing regions—Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, and the Trossachs—offering guests complimentary fly fishing, bait, and spin fishing access as part of their stay. The company manages parks near Blairgowrie, Callander, and Pitlochry with direct access to productive rivers (Ardle, Teith, Tay, Dee, Tummel) and lochs (Lomond, Faskally, Menteith). Brown trout and sea trout are the primary quarry, with the River Ardle

At a glance

Type
Resort
Fishiness
3/5
Location
Scotland, GB
Awards
VisitScotland 5-star rating, Scottish Thistle Award, Family Business of the Year (Courier Awards), David Bellamy Conservation Awards Gold
Best for
Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Families, Budget

What you'll catch

Amenities & features

Amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • EV Charging

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Birdwatching
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Wilderness Tours

Fishing styles

  • Fly Fishing
  • Spin Fishing

Water types

  • Freshwater

Seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Best for

  • Families with Kids
  • Big Groups
  • Solo Travelers
  • First-Time Anglers

Themes

  • Best Value
  • Independent
  • Kid Friendly
  • Family Friendly

Lodging style

  • RV Park

What's included

Included

  • Free fishing for guests at selected parks (River Ardle, River Teith)
  • Free Wi-Fi (light browsing and emails only)
  • Use of park facilities (play areas, laundry, heated washrooms, family bathroom)
  • Cot & High Chair Hire (on request)
  • EV Charger Onsite

Not included

  • Flights to Dillingham
  • Alaska fishing license
  • Gratuities
  • Alcohol
  • Flights to Dillingham
  • Alaska fishing license
  • Gratuities
  • Alcohol

Seasons

Scotland offers a diverse fishing experience throughout the year, with opportunities to cast a line in its renowned rivers and lochs. While the website doesn't detail specific seasonal peaks for different species, it highlights that fishing is available as a guest activity at selected parks. For instance, guests at Blairgowrie and Corriefodly Holiday Parks can enjoy free fly fishing for trout on the River Ardle, a practice available from March 15th to October 6th. Similarly, guests at Callander Woods Holiday Park have access to the River Teith. The fishing season for brown trout on the River Ardle is specifically noted as March 15th to October 6th, with fishing permitted between 8 am and 10 pm. The overall availability for fishing is tied to the operational season of the holiday parks, which are generally open year-round for accommodation, implying fishing opportunities are available during these open periods.

Open year-round

Lodge open
Peak — go nowIn seasonOff-season

Trip planning

Hours
In 4pm · Out 10am
Timezone
UTC+1

Gear

Fishing rules state: 'you will need to bring all your own equipment.'

Where you are

Nearby destinations

Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.

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