Our main venue for trout fishing will be Lough Conn, a limestone lake of approximately 14,000 acres.   We can also fish Conn for salmon, although trolling is the main method for these.   Slightly further afield, Mask, the second of the Great Western loughs, can be superb, while in recent years Corrib, the third of the trio, has become perhaps too popular.   In addition to these famous large loughs, there are numerous smaller loughs offering a variety of fishing.   These often make a welcome break from the big lakes when conditions are tough.

For salmon, the river Moy is the main focus.   There are various beats and the choice of where to fish is largely determined by water conditions.   Large stretches of the Moy are not suitable for fly-fishing, but spinning – probably with the famous Flying Condom – worming and shrimp/prawn will often produce results.

If it’s lough-style salmon you’re after, nearby Lough Beltra offers an excellent opportunity if conditions are right.   Lough Furnace is also nearby, while Carrowmore offers superb fishing for both springers and grilse.

Largely neglected by both locals and visitors alike, Mayo offers numerous small limestone rivers where the trout can run up to 3lb, although most are likely to be in the ½   to ¾   range.   If these rivers were anywhere else anglers would be queueing up to fish them.   Here, your only company will be cattle or sheep.

In partnership with renowned angling guide and casting instructor Packie Trotter, we are also able to offer guided fishing on Fermanagh’s famous Colebrooke river. This tributary of Lough Erne offers superb dry fly and nymph fishing for trout averaging around a pound, with lough trout up to 12 lbs always a possibility at the back end.

In recent years, fly-fishing for pike has been developed, not only as an alternative but as a sport in its own right.   There are dozens of small loughs in the area which can be fished free for these hard-fighting predators.

Saltwater fly-fishing is still in its infancy in this area, but one or two people are catching bass and pollack around Mayo’s rugged coastline.   Some of the venues require a bit of a scramble to reach but are well worth the effort.

The Moy estuary is a rich feeding ground for sea trout.   Most of the fishing is with sand eels, but fly fishing accounts for an increasing proportion of the catch each year as more anglers realise the potential of this exciting branch of the sport.