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Fishing

Fishing

Salmon, Trout and Brown Trout Fishing

Ballynahinch River Fishery

The best known and largest salmon and sea trout fishery in Connemara, three miles of the river and adjoining Ballynahinch Lake is managed by Ballynahinch Castle. The Ballinahinch river has eight salmon beats and four sea trout pools along with downstream brown trout fishing.
Beats are available for a full or half day on a space-available basis if you are not a guest and the hotel also rents fly rods, reel and waterproof clothing. (095 31006)

Owenglin River

The Owenglin is a narrow easily fished river that flows through the town of Clifden. It can be fished for about 8 miles upstream of the town and access to the river is easy in the lower reaches and can be fished easily with a single-handed fly rod. The fishery is owned by the Clifden Angling Association and visitor permits can be purchased from Stanleys in Clifden (095 21039)

The Lough Inagh/Derryclare Fisheries

Lough Inagh and Derryclare Lough, surrounded by the Twelve Bens and Maumturk mountains offer exceptional fishing for salmon, sea trout and large resident browns. The Lough Inagh Lodge offers four river beats and permits to fish for non-guests at the Lodge are available on a space-available basis. The Inagh Lodge also rents rod, reels and equipment at their tackling shop aswell as flies for the type of fish you’re after. Lough Inagh (095 34706)

The Erriff Fishery

The Erriff fishery is located in Leenane and is one of the premier fisheries in Ireland that is popular with returning guests annually. Characterised by lively streams and deep-fish-holding pools, it offers 8 miles of prime angling water, divied into 9 beats which are rotated amongst anglers daily. Flyfishing is the norm but spinning, worm and prawn may be permitted by the fishery manager at Aasleagh Lodge. (095 42382)

Oughterard

Renowned world wide for its excellent game angling in Lough Corrib, Oughterard also offers Coarse fishing on the near-by Ross Lake. Fishermen and women visit and return from all over the world to try their hand at catching some salmon and trout. Fly fishing is best practised throughout the year and throughout the season, which usually runs from February to September, the Oughterard Anglers host about six angling competitions.

Culfin Fishery

The Culfin fishery runs alongside the Leenane-Tully Cross Road and comprises of the Culfin River, Lough Fee and Lough Muck. The fishery offers Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout fishing on the two lakes and river where both fly fishing and spinning is permitted and equipment to hire is available. Season details can be found on their website www.culfin.com

 

Galway Bay Fishing

Step aboard the fully equipped vessel the Maighdean Mara and fish the sea waters of Galway Bay. The vessel offers day and evening trips to the Aran Isalnds or down by the Cliffs of Moher for both group and private hire and whether its your first-time fishing or if you are an experience angler, the Galway Bay Fishing crew cater for all levels. When your trip has finished, a local restaurant in the area will cook your catch of the day for you to enjoy while you trade stories of your day out at sea.
https://www.galwaybayfishing.com/

 

Shore Fishing

Shore Fishing off the beaches and bays between Roundstone and Clifden is some of the best in Ireland. Shore anglers catch everything from ray and pollack to turbot and flounder.

Sea Fishing

Clifden has probably the best fishing waters in Europe. The scenery in this area is spectacular on land and at sea with a great variety of seabirds and wildlife, including seals and dolphins. Individuals are welcome, but why not get a group together (up to 12 persons) and have us arrange Celtic Queen Sea Angling give you an unforgettable day – Fishing, an Island trip and a Picnic on board!

John Ryan, Sky Road, Clifden, Connemara,Ireland.: +353-(0)95-21069 +353-(0)86-2484674
*Information from: Flyfishconnemara.com ConnemaraIreland.com Fishinginireland.info

 Blue Water Fishing

Deep sea fishing catering for all levels of fishing

*Information from: Flyfishconnemara.com ConnemaraIreland.com Fishinginireland.info

 

Explore Connemara

Explore Connemara

There’s so much to sea and things to do in Connemara!

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Walking

 

For less experienced walkers and families, the Diamond Hill Trail in the Connemara National Park is well sign-posted and highly accessible, and those who make it to the top are rewarded with expansive panoramic vistas across Connemara.There are four trails in Connemara National Park. A Must when you visit Connemara. There is also a lovely coffee shop and great playground for the kids... Read More >>

Cycling

Electric and Hybrid Bike Hire and Tours – Roam the highways and byways of Connemara at your leisure. Make molehills out of those mountains, cruise gently along the bog road, and strike out those quite, secluded beaches that are now within easy reach! Read More >>

Sightseeing

Set between the Atlantic Ocean, 12 Ben Mountains and preserved boglands, lies the town of Clifden on the Coast of Connemara. Enhanced by spectacular scenery, championship golfing, horse-riding, walking, cycling, hill walking, beaches, fishing, scubadiving, painting, national parks, abbeys, castle ruins and over 5,000 years of living history. Read More >>

Wild Atlantic Way

Imagine driving along the absolute edge of Western Europe, Imagine exploring a 2,500km (1,553 miles) long coastline dotted with beaches, harbours, headlands and stunning viewing points, imagine stopping yourcar, feeling the salt spray in your face and the exhalation of Atlantic surf. You can do it all and more on the Wild Atlantic Way… a journey of inspiration! Read More >>

Outdoor Adventure

There's a wide range of fun outdoor activities in Connemara. Choose from coasteering, kayaking, surfing, rock climbing or hill walking.

Training is provided in mountain skills and navigation, lead climbing, white water kayaking. Read More >>

Fishing

Connemara is surrounded by rivers and lakes that is home to world-class brown trout and the majestic Atlantic Salmon. Read More >>

Tours & Cruises

 

No visit to Connemara would be complete without a visit to Killary Fjord. The nine mile long inlet boasts some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland, and because of its sheltered nature, its waters are always calm. Read More >>

Beaches

Two miles from Roundstone, on the road to Clifden, are two of the finest beaches in Ireland. Gurteen Beach and Dog’s Bay lie back to back forming a tombolo jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. Read More >>

Shopping

Connemara offers many shops to enjoy, whether you're browsing for a special gift, or looking for a souvenir, or just treating yourself... See what's near to where you're staying...
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