Fly Fishing in and near Sligo

There are several lakes near Sligo offering exceptional fly fishing. Lough Tait, a beautiful lake near Sligo, offers fly fishing for free rising trout, and is an ideal location for beginner anglers. Other great Sligo fly fishing spots include Easkey Lough, Lough Gill and Doon Lough, both of which are full of trout, seatrout, and salmon.

Trout Fishing near Sligo

Easky Lough lies high in the Ox Mountains in Co. Sligo and is over 100 acres in area. The open season for salmon is from 1 February to 30 September; for seatrout, 1 February to ... more

For centuries, visiting anglers have been successful with great catches in Ireland and keen anglers are guaranteed a memorable fishing holiday on Ireland's beautiful rivers and lakes.

Fly fishing in Ballina, the scenic area of Lough Conn and Lough Cullin offers a superb locale to cast for wild trout, sea trout and salmon. There are walks through the Ox mountains along the Foxword way and the area also has the well-known Foxword Woollen Mills, golf courses and activities such as horse riding. Here you can fish the River Moy where qualified guides can take you to their secret spots for the most successful fishing. It is renowned for its rod-caught salmon which is caught by the thousands every year.

Those fly fishing in Derry and surrounds should head out to Foyle Fishery System, where the River Mourne yields some excellent salmon fishing spots to those patient enough to seek them out. Basconscourt Estate presents access to 16 named fishing pools, coupled with the expertise of the estate's guide. You can also catch sea trout on the River Mourne, with the largest trout available from early to mid June and the smaller trout from July to the end of the season.

Lough Neagh is the largest natural freshwater lake in the British Isles and makes for some great fly fishing in Belfast and surrounds. The vast lake is home to a unique species of wild brown trout known as the "dollaghan trout". Fish in the Lough tend to grow fairly large, and fly fishing is the most rewarding way to catch these big fish. The rivers that feed into Lough Neagh also provide challenging sport, and are full of both trout and Atlantic Salmon.

When fly fishing in Clifden, make sure to include the River Erriff in your itinerary. One of the best salmon rivers in Ireland, it boasts 13 kilometres of prime angling water and is characterised by fast-flowing streams and deep pools full of fish. The fishing spots are generally uncrowded, and the river is also a good place to catch sea trout, especially from July onwards.

You'll be guaranteed to come back from your fishing holiday in Ireland with a smile on your face and some impressive tales of your angling success.