Angling in Ireland’s north and west Regions
The locations in Ireland’s north and west regions offer outstanding fishing grounds, rivers, lakes, streams, canals, reservoirs and the sea, from the Lakeland’s of Fermanagh to the pristine and internationally acclaimed waters of Leitrim, and the river Moy to the entire north and western Atlantic seaboard - angling opportunities abound for expert and beginner, both young and old.

Coarse, game, or sea; the entire piscatorial alphabet is on offer here. And with several centres of excellence, angling schools and lodges - with the highest of standards, together with friendly and courteous instructors and ghillies - any type of angling activity within the area can be arranged; all equipment and tackle can be hired and included in your fishing package. Don’t wait; come and discover for yourself.

Coarse angling, fly fishing from a boat, or up to your chest in a wide expanse of pure water, rock, shore, reef or wreck fishing in waters bathed in the warm waters of the North Atlantic Drift - once sampled it’s not hard to see why an angler’s paradise awaits you....

Many amazing specimens recorded. Please Check the Events section for details of the numerous fishing festivals, tournaments and events for the year ahead.

Coarse Angling for: Pike, roach, tench (widespread), perch, rudd-bream hybrids

Game Angling: Trout - brown, sea, dollaghan, gillaroo and sonaghan. Salmon, and grilse

Sea Fishing Rays (all types), wrasse, dabs, conger, pollack, coalfish, dogfish, tuna (344 lbs recorded October 2003), cod, whiting, ling, haddock, turbot, gunard, shark, tope, skate and monkfish.

General Information.
All fishing holidays are custom designed, to allow for individual requirements.
Whether you are alone with family, or with a group, every detail will be covered to
ensure you get the most from your time in the north and west of Ireland.

In Ireland the angling season starts on New Year's day and often this is when the first salmon is caught. Generally the game season on many beats runs from March or April through to October.

Your package will include all of the necessary state licenses and permits.
Accommodation can be arranged in any of the preferred fishing centres or schools,
hotels, guesthouses and B&B’s throughout the region and most offer all facilities
required, e.g. drying rooms, changing rooms and freezer facilities. Accommodation
will be selected subject to the type of angling you require, If you are visiting the
region with your family then escorted day tours can also be arranged for those not
wishing to fish.

Ghillies can also be arranged by the day or half day. If you don’t want to bring your
own tackle then the best of equipment will be included for you; waders, rods, boats,
waterproofs etc. There are numerous tackle shops available throughout the region and many of the centres have on-site facilities.

For sea fishing there is a fine fleet of purpose built charter boats at many ports around the coastline; the skippers of these vessels have invested significantly in ensuring that, state of the art, sonar and fish-finding hardware, together with excellent on board facilities, will ensure a successful charter.

With more than 100 charted wrecks off the Donegal coastline, anglers from all over the world congregate for many tournaments throughout the season.