Fishing on Lough Corrib including a Ghillie
Situated on the banks of Lough Corrib and the River Cong is one of the most famous fisheries in all of Ireland. Covering 44,000 acres, Lough Corrib is the largest of the three lakes in the area and well known for its brown trout, salmon and pike fishing. Your Ghillie (guide), Frank Costello, is internationally recognised as one of the most knowledgeable experts on fishing Lough Corrib, having lived beside the lake his entire life.
From fly fishing lessons to half and full day trips, Frank will tailor your experience to suit your ability. Suitable for beginners and competent fishermen alike, the majority of fishing trips take place from hand-crafted 19ft clinker traditional wooden boats on Lough Corrib. Opt for a full day experience and you will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the islands and the chance to cook your catch!
For competent fishermen, we also offer fishing on nearby Lough Mask and Lough Carra, or further afield in Connemara. The Cong River at the hotel is a great option for very experienced and able-bodied salmon fishermen.
All fishing gear is supplied. We recommend you dress in warm, waterproof clothing, boots and bring sunglasses.
Boat and tackle
€290 half-day (Up to three participants plus guide, either 10am - 1pm or 2pm - 5pm)
€500 full-day (Up to three participants plus guide, 10am - 5pm, with a one-hour stop on an island for packed lunch. Additional charge for packed lunch and must be ordered in advance)
€130 Fly Fishing lesson per person per hour, €100 per person per hour for two people or more
Frank has been living by Lough Corrib his entire life – so no one knows the lough, and of course the fish, quite as well!
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