Fishing Sea, River & Lake
Overlooking the temperate waters of the north Atlantic gulf stream the Parknasilla is a perfect place from which to turn your hand at a spot of sea fishing with our resident ghillie or make a day of it with Kenmare Bay Boat Trips and Fishing/Angling where Mike O’Shea will take you out for 1 to 3 hours. The local catch being mackerel and pollock.
Angling Trips:
€65.00 per person, including fishing rod and tackle.
Fish Available: Ling and Conger Eel
Fishing Trips:
1-3 hours, price depends on number of people
Fish Available: Mackerel and Pollock
The island of Ireland has for many years been recognised as one of the Worlds premier sea angling destinations. The 5000 km (3000 mile) coastline is among the most varied and spectacular in the northern hemisphere with it’s hundreds of tranquil bays and backwaters, roaring surf beaches, and miles of awe inspiring sea cliffs. The diverse nature of the coastline and Ireland’s unique geographical position, on the edge of the European continental shelf, where the inshore waters are warmed by the North Atlantic Drift (an offshoot of the Gulf Stream) means that the native marine life is extremely rich and varied. The coastal waters of Ireland abound with fish and visiting sports fishermen can expect something in the region of 80 species to aim at, so anything from a blenny of a few grams to a bluefin tuna of over 400 kg can be expected!
Ireland as a Sea Angling Destination
Sea Angling in Ireland can be divided into three distinct categories:
Shore Angling: (spinning, fly fishing, bottom fishing) from beaches, rocks, estuaries, quays and piers. This is probably the most widely practiced form of sea fishing, and is enjoyed all round the coast, being most popular south of a line from Galway to Dublin. More about shore angling.
Inshore Angling: (trolling, bottom fishing and spinning) from self drive small boats up to 6 metres (20 feet) in length, in bays and sheltered waters, generally less than 5km (3.5 miles) from land. This is the fastest growing branch of marine sport fishing in Ireland, and from its traditional bases on the eastern and southern coasts is rapidly growing in popularity and spreading to other areas. More about inshore angling.
Offshore or Deep Sea Angling: (trolling, bottom fishing, wreck fishing, and drift fishing for shark) usually from purpose built charter vessels of 9 metres (30 feet) and over, and capable of carrying 12 passengers up to 32km (20 miles) offshore. This is the form of fishing on which much of Ireland’s international sea angling reputation has been built. There are currently over 100, top quality, state certified, charter boats dotted around the coast offering the whole gamut of offshore fishing experiences. It is most popular in the south-west, west and north-west of the country. More about deep sea fishing.
The temperate Irish climate is well suited to sport angling with a wonderful mixture of cold and warm water fish species, capable of challenging the professional or casual angler.
The warm waters of the North Atlantic give us a mild climate supporting a wide variety of fresh and salt water fish.
Fresh Water Fish include; Salmon, Trout, Pike, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Carp, Dace, Perch and Eel.
Salt Water Fish include; Flounder, Turbot, Pollack, Cod, Ling, Wrasse, Bass, Gurnard, Conger Eel, Skate, Ray, Shark (Shark fishing is very popular during the summer months) and Tope.
Information By kind permission of the Central Fisheries Board. www.fishinginireland.info
