Charter boat anglers fihsing out of Courtmacsherry are getting good fishing over wrecks, shark action and more…
07 September: Anglers fishing with Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre had 15 blues for the Bristol boys today biggest for Hugh , plenty of fine size fish today
08 September: Dave Edwards, skipper at West Cork Charters found himself a long way South last night on the Cornish/Cork border! One angler had never caught a shark before and within 15 minutes of cutting Silver Dawns engines, he had a Porbeagle and a Blue. Both as small as you’re likely to see but size doesn’t always matter.
We didn’t put a trail out as shark wasn’t our planned target for the night, they had other ideas though and eventually we gave up and toasted the sunset. Some nice Whiting and Ling this morning and also a couple of feathered passengers that were struggling with their migration in the morning fog.
Meanwhile, a new crew headed out with Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre and to say the fishing was high octane wouldn’t be a lie.
An early start was need to make the most of the offshore wrecks and plenty of coalfish and big ling were hooked but the anglers could not escape the sharks all day long. They battled hard to bring fish to the boat but the sharks got the better of them everytime. The skipper helped them pick out few the bigger sharks to bring on board and tag. Mighty crack was had for sure !!
11 September: West Cork Charters were sitting at anchor in Courtmacsherry Bay with the Skate research team. The Skate didn’t playing ball but there plenty of smaller feed fish around and a specimen Bullhuss was an unexpected bonus.

Go fishing…
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Silver Dawn
41′ Rodman 1250. Twin 430 HP Engines
Skipper: David Edwards
Licence: P5 Licence
Base: Courtmacsherry Operational Area:60 miles to sea from ports from Kinsale to Portmagee
Authorised blue fin tuna boat 2024
Notes:The range of fishing found within close range of Courtmacsherry is superb, with trips producing anything between 6 and 15 different species as a norm and in excess of 20 is possible if anglers are prepared to change methods and use different baits and lures throughout their trip. As a rule mackerel, pollock, cod and ling are usually encountered but several species of wrasse along with whiting, pouting, coalfish, bull huss, conger and many more are often added to the catch.
If you do choose to head offshore to sample the superb shark fishing available within 10 miles of Courtmacsherry, there is a very strong chance of encountering blue sharks and an increasing chance of bringing a porbeagle shark to the boat.
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Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre
Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre offers charter boat fishing and inshore small boat hire.
Lady Patricia
Aquastar 38′. 370 HP
Skipper: Mark Gannon
Licence: 819
Base: Courtmacsherry Operational Area: 30 miles out from Courtmacsherry
Notes: Mark has two Aquastar 38’s, Lady Patricia and Lady Louise. Specialising in wreck fishing, Mark’s boats have consistently provided specimen fish over the years. Shark, reef and general inshore angling also on offer.
Lady Louise
Aquastar 38′. 370 HP Caterpillar
Skipper: Sean Maxwell
Licence: 818
Base: Courtmacsherry Operational Area: 30 miles out from Courtmacsherry
Authorised blue fin tuna boat 2024
Notes: Mark has two Aquastar 38’s, Lady Patricia and
Lady Louise. Specialising in wreck fishing, Mark’s boats have consistently provided specimen fish over the years. Shark, reef and general inshore angling also on offer.
Inshore small boat hire
With our Self Drive boats several different activities can be enjoyed. Our self drive 16′ Boats are equipped with 8 HP Yamaha 4 stroke engines. Equipment includes:
• Set of oars
• Life-Jackets
• Anchors
• Charts of local area
Also:
• Rods and Reels can be hired