Gone Fishing

Fly-fishing holidays provide the perfect chance to cast away the stresses of daily life. But that doesn't mean anglers want to rough it. Hotels and travel companies are offering packages that allow guests to get back to the simpler things in life during the day while enjoying luxury dining and accommodations by night.

For a regenerative experience, book the Blue Tower suite at the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland. Guests will receive a full Scottish breakfast, expert advice during two hours of trout fishing and a three-course table d'hôte dinner. And should your fishing foray be a success, the chef will happily cook up the catch of the day ($4,108 a night for two people; gleneagles.com).

Beginning in November, Huka Lodge in Taupo, New Zealand, will offer a new "Fly-Fishing—The Ultimate" package, which pairs anglers with expert guides who will share their knowledge of the local rivers and streams. The package also includes a helicopter ride to a secret location where the size of the catch is legendary ($32,603 for two adults staying one week); thehukaretreats.com).

But for the fly-fishing experience of a lifetime, anglers should board the intimate luxury cruise ship the Atmosphere to explore the Patagonia region of Chile. A helicopter stowed onboard will fly them to secluded spots, and an array of watercraft allow adventurous fishers to navigate the region's rivers on their own ($15,000 per person per week; nomadsoftheseas.com). That means no excuses for the one that got away.