Inshore Small Boat Hire

Prospector 1

Lochin 33′. Twin 210 HP
Skipper: Peter Power
Licence: 298
Base: Mullaghmore Operational area: 30 miles from point of departure.

Authorised blue fin tuna boat 2025

Notes:  Prospector 1 is a purpose built state of the art 33ft (9.9M) charter angling vessel.

Skipper Peter Power, will bring you fishing in Donegal Bay from the idyllic harbour of Mullaghmore, County Sligo, Ireland where you will experience the wonders of deep sea angling on the west coast with the best skipper in Ireland.

Deep sea angling trips

• Sea fishing trips (inshore, offshore, reef, sand or mixed ground).
• Game fishing trips (skate and blue shark while in season)
• All game fishing is catch and release.

Our fleet contains 2 state of the art boats designed specifically for Rathmullan Charters and the needs our crew and passengers. Both boats are equipped with everything needed to provide you with the perfect fishing or touring experience.

Rathmullan Charters specialize in Wreck, Reef, Tope and Shark Fishing. We also provide Sight seeing & Corporate Trips, Evening Fishing Trips & Cruises.

Both boats were designed and purpose built for Rathmullan Charters to provide state of the art sea angling and leisure cruise services.

Boats are easily boarded via our own new floating pontoon.

Enterprise I

38′ Aquastar. 225HP
Skipper: Neil Doherty
Licence: 858
Base: Rathmullan Operational area: Up to 20 miles out of base.

Notes: NWCSA member. Reef, wreck, tope and general inshore
fishing.

Swilly Explorer

Interceptor 42′. 500HP
Skipper: Angela Cerrand
Licence: 1076
Base: Rathmullen Operational area: Up to 30 miles out of base.

Notes: NWCSA member. Reef, wreck, tope and general inshore
fishing.

Lady Marlyn

Lochin 40′. Twin 350HP
Skipper: Pat Conneely
Licence: 217
Base: Roundstone Operational area: Roundstone, Cleggan, Rossaveal.

Notes: Drift fishing over reefs yields Pollack, Ling, Cod, Coalfish, Wrasse and Mackerel and many others. Anchoring up and bottom fishing targets Ray and other flatfish. Over 20 different species can be caught and many groups thoroughly enjoy “Species Hunt” competitions. Blue shark are caught regularly and porbeagle can also be found.

Caitlín Marie

Vigilante 33, 350hp Caterpillar
Skipper: Paul McGonagle
Licence: 1194
Base: KincasslaghOperational area: 30 mile radius from Kincasslagh

Notes: Kincasslagh is ideally located for deep sea angling with various types of fishing grounds with many species only a short distance from the harbour.

Caitlin Marie is a fast modern charter boat licensed to carry up to 12 passengers. Facilities include sheltered seating with table for 4 in heated cabin, complimentary tea and coffee, microwave oven, spacious deck with filleting table, rod holders and toilet access.

Sea Otter is a safe and fast 30′ Evolution boat with a 420hp engine that can fish 8 anglers or can take 11 people out for scenic trips.

Skipper Dennis has had boats for 35 years, fishing around the coast of Wales and Ireland.

Fishing gear can be supplied if need.

offer charters and individual seats for full,

half day & evening sessions or bespoke times to suit.

Full day, half day and evening sessions are available.

Full Day

9am-4pm | 1pm-8pm | 7am-2pm, 2pm-9pm

Half Day

Morning: 9am-1pm | Afternoon: 1pm-5pm |

Evening

5pm-9pm

Golden Fleece

Fisher 34
Skipper: James Kenny
Licence: 1584
Base: Downings Operational area: Mevagh, Downings and Portnablagh

Notes: Operating from Mevagh, Downings and Portnablagh near Dunfanaghy. We do full day, half day and evening trips. We fish Sheephaven Bay right out to Tory Island. Reefs, sand, steep cliff drop offs and numerous wrecks, Sheephaven Bay has everything you need for a fantastic fishing experience.

Just north of Horn Head large amounts of big game fish can be caught including Tope and Portbeagle shark. The sandy bottom of Skate Bay is prime hunting ground for flatties such as Skate, Flounder, Plaice and rays.

The many reefs in Sheephaven Bay are alive with Wrasse, Pollock, Ling, Gurnard and Cod.

Ken Brencent

Cygnus 36′. 350HP
Skipper: Brendan Casey / Pat Casey
Licence: 569
Base: Portmagee Operational area: Valentia and Skelligs Islands

Notes: Reef, shark and general inshore fishing.