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Fishing LodgesOur fishing lodges are located to the north of lough Corrib on the Co.Galway - Co. Mayo border. Here you are perfectly placed to access Lough Corrib, Lough Mask and Lough Carra which affords the angler a choice of waters not available anywhere else in Europe.The nearby town of Ballinrobe lays claim to the title of `Lake Angling Capital of the West`. Also in the vicinity are the charming villages of Corr na Móna and Cong. With it`s breathtaking scenery and its excellent wild brown trout fishing this destination is a fisherman's delight. A major event in the angling calendar is the World Wet Fly Angling Championships held annually on Lough Mask. This competition now attracts an entry in excess of 600 competitors. Lough CorribThe season for brown trout on Lough Corrib opens on February 15th (the same as Lough Mask) and trout are usually caught on fly from the very first day of the season. However, the best wetfly fishing is at the beginning of April, for about two weeks, and again during the Mayfly period, May 16th to 30th , or sometimes later, all depending on weather conditions.Dapping the natural mayfly is highly productive in Mayfly time. Dapping the grasshopper or daddylonglegs in August and September is also productive provided conditions are suitable. Wet fly-fishing during the same months usually gives good results. Trolling can take salmon and big ferox trout, the salmon from April onwards and the warmer summer months are often best for the large ferox trout. In certain areas of the Lough, fresh-run grilse are caught on fly from about the third week in May. But one needs to know the fishing grounds well to locate them. However, one cannot go far wrong to fish near the mouth of some rivers, such as the Cong River and Owenriff River. The Carrick shore near Cornamona is also a good place for grilse. The Corrib is a great place to fish during the Mayfly time, as also are Loughs Mask and Carra, when hatches of mayfly bring wonderful trout to the surface to make every angler's dreams come true. Dry fly can take plenty of trout during the daytime, even if trout are not rising freely. Fished on the "blind," it can bring up excellent trout. Mayfly dry tyings are important, including a few tyings of the Gray Wulff and Yellow Wulff.  Lough MaskFishing the wet fly is good on Lough Mask in April and during the Mayfly period, which is usually from May 20th, or a little later sometimes, to the first week in June. Wet fly can also be very productive onwards from the end of July. There are many areas of the lough where dry fly fishing can take big trout from May onwards. The lough is famous for dapping the different natural insects. Trolling for large ferox trout up to 18lb gives good results. There is good chironomid fishing in March and April. August and September is normally an excellent time to visit the lough as this is during the Mayfly period, of course.Lough CarraLough Carra is a late lough so little fishing takes place there until the first week of May, when the Mayfly usually appears. A lovely lake to fish from then onwards, even in the warmer evenings when other waters are gone off in June and July. Wet fly and dapping are equally productive. A very beautiful lough and well worth a visit anytime from early May.The region has many other trout and salmon rivers which are all good at certain times of the season, where trout and salmon can be caught to fly or by spinning spoon baits. Many of the small rivers are good for dry fly from about April onwards, but especially good in late evenings in mid-summer and into September, depending on weather conditions. Brown trout fishing on Lough Corrib, Lough Mask and Lough Carra The prices are excl. airfare and rental car. Prices can be changed if there are big changes in the exchange rates.Long Weekend4 x nights accommodation with full Irish brekfast4 x 3 course evening meals 3 x packed lunch 3 x days guided fishing Price from NOK 4,900Full Week Fishing7 x nights accommodation with full Irish brekfast7 x 3 course evening meals 6 x packed lunches 6 x days guided fishing Price from NOK 8,900Salmon and sea trout fishing with luxury accommodation
Long Weekend4 x nights accommodation with full Irish brekfast4 x 3 course evening meals 3 x packed lunch 3 x days guided fishing with government licence. Price fromNOK 11,900Full Week Fishing7 x nights accommodation with full Irish brekfast7 x 3 course evening meals 6 x packed lunches 6 x days guided fishing with government licence. Price from NOK 20,900 |
