Fishing

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Waterways Ireland Classic Fishing Competition

26 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010

Taking place in and around Enniskillen and Lower Lough Erne, this is the largest coarse angling competition in Ireland and Brtiain...

Belturbet Festival Of The Erne

25 Jul 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

30+ years established Festival with events for young and old! Belturbet comes to life during the Festival of The Erne with late...

Loughs Agency Annual Pike Angling Festival, Baronscourt, Newtownstewart

04 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

This Annual Angling Fair is a must for all game, coarse and sea angler enthusiasts with added fun for all the family at the...

 

 

 

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Why Ireland

Ireland is one of the most popular sport fishing destinations in Europe and for good reason, too. The massive variety and quality of fishing has given the country an enviable reputation.

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Coarse Fishing

In Ireland, coarse fishing is free almost everywhere! Great catches, friendly hostelries, good food and tall stories guaranteed

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Game Fishing

Game Fishing in Ireland is a centuries old sport enlivened by innovation but rooted in traditional practices and local folklore

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Pike fishing

The mighty pike is a formidable prey, which tests the skills of even the most seasoned angler!

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Sea Fishing

The seas around Ireland are so prolific that they can turn up anything from a Tompot Blenny of a few grammes to a giant Tuna of over 400kg!

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Fishing Regulations

In both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, licences are required for salmon and sea trout fishing.

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Listings

Angling Guide Robert Maloney
Angling Guide Robert Maloney

Robert is a qualified marine and countryside guide, holding the...

Moneen Lough And Ardlougher Lough
Moneen Lough And Ardlougher Lough

These two small lakes are near Dowra, County Cavan. They each hold a...

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Special offer

Cahernane House Hotel - Spring Break Special

Cahernane House Hotel - Spring Break Special

Two Nights Bed and Breakfast and one Evening meal on the evening of your choice in our award winning Herbert Room Restaurant

Did you know?

In Ireland, there are 5,600 km of coastline, 14,000 km of riverbank, 200,000 hectares of lake and almost 100 species of fresh and saltwater fish to test your angling skills!