My sis-in-law and I are planning a trip to Ireland. She to sight see and me to fly fish and drink. Coming from Florida I have no experience with the fishing there. I have fished most places in North America for trout and salmon.

Can someone recommend a lodge/outfitter, a season and tackle/flies. BTW, I only fly fish. A couple of URLs would be nice too.

Pete Greenan

Hi Pete,
Plenty of options open to you for trout fishing anyway. I'm sure other members will advise you on salmon fishing because I am one of the worst salmon fishermen in the country.
If you're coming to Ireland you really have to fish the western lakes.
A ten or eleven foot rod rated for a 6 or 7 line is what you'd want for traditional style fishing. I would advise you hire the servives of a guide for at least the first few times you go out. He will advise and sell you flies(or at least tell you where to buy them). He will also get you over fish and keep you safe. In my opinion the best times to come for the lakes would be may-june and september-october.


I've heard good reports about this place. http://www.newporthouse.ie/lough_mask.html

I've stayed here myself, not fancy but a great spot for the angler.
http://www.webtradehotels.com/lough_...ford.4990.html

Grasshopper cottage is supposed to be very good.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~njp/home.htm

If you fancy splashing out a bit.
http://www.ashford.ie/

My favorite.
http://www.corribangling.com/

The central fisheries board have a list of guides and tackle shops.
http://www.cfb.ie/fishing_in_ireland/ghillies/mayo.htm

You could also try these guys.
http://www.loughcorribangling.com/

The following are sites for general info.
http://www.corribtackle.com/game-flat.asp
http://www.irishfisheries.com/waterways.asp?W=130&P=3
http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/Mayo/Leis...ishSthMayo.htm
http://www.fishingireland.com/

For fishing on the midland lakes
www.shannon-fishery-board.ie
http://www.angelfire.com/tx/aginnell/
http://www.croverhousehotel.ie/
http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/...p?accommId=192

For river fishing in tipperary
http://www.flyfishingireland.com/

For northern ireland. Look no further than a member of the forum who seems to know everything about all aspects of fishing, casting and fly tying... Crommie
Or you could just try Steve Munns. Below is a link to his website. He is also a forum member.
www.anglingclassics.co.uk

I've sent you a PM regarding fishing in counties kildare and wicklow.

Site for with info on the southwest, Dont know much about this part of the country I'm afraid.
http://www.corkkerry.ie/content.asp?id=521

I'm sure other members can advice on other areas.

Good luck,
Eddie

Hi Pete as Eddie ( thanks for the Plug Mate ) says there is lots to offer , Rivers , Loughs , Still-waters , sea , North and South

For Wild Trout
Lough Erne fished well for me this year.. Also Melvin
,, I love Corrib in Galway and Kerry at the bottom of Ireland is lovely and the fishings been good for me anytime i have been down , lucky maybe

Lots of guides that will answer your questions

http://www.cfb.ie/fishing_in_ireland/ghillies/

http://www.loughs-agency.org/anglingtourism/rivers.asp

http://www.nationalanglingguides.com/Guides.html



Where ever you go North or South you will have a good time , fish hard drink hard

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