Bass angling guides in Ireland

Inishowen Boating operates 2 fully licensed charter boats from Bunagee Pier, Culdaff. We offer a wide range of activities such as dolphin/whale/marine watching, sight seeing, fishing, sea angling & Inishtrahull Island trips along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Gemini 2

Cygnus Cyfish
Skipper: Derek Harley
Licence: 1169
Base: Culdaff Operational area: From Bunagee Pier, Culdaff, Co. Donegal not more than 15 miles from point of departure or 3 miles from land in favourable weather and good visibility.

Notes: NWCSA member. Most of the wrecks lay within an easy 30 minutes to one-hour steam. There are no long boring journeys prior to fishing here. You just have time to tackle up and ready yourself and it’s time to fish. There has been minimal commercial fishing here due to the fast tides and deep water. The wrecks are literally packed with fish.

Vagabond II

38′ Evolution 400HP Volvo Engine
Skipper: Charlie Lafferty
Licence: 1055
Base: Bunagee Pier, Culdaff Operational area: Up to a 30 mile radius from the point of departure.

Notes: NWCSA member. Most of the wrecks lay within an easy 30 minutes to one-hour steam. There has been minimal commercial fishing here due to the fast tides and deep water. The wrecks are literally packed with fish. Sight-seeing trips also available including trips to Inishtrahull and whale and dolphin watching. Facilities on board are of the highest specifications with all modern electronic and safety equipment. Toilets available on board, and hot tea and coffee are always available.

North Star

36′ sea angling vessel
Base: Dingle Licence: From Ballydavid, Dingle, Ventry up to 3 miles to sea and no more than 15 miles along the coast from point of departure.

Fun Fishing for the Whole Family!

Dingle Bay is situated on the edge of the Gulf Stream, and its warm-ish waters support a wide variety of fish. In this area, you can typically catch mackerel, pollock, conger, ling, gurnard, plaice, turbot, bass, ray, and tope, depending on the bait and tackle you use.

We provide a two-hour family fishing charter to cater for the novice within easy reach of the harbour and scenic surroundings.

What is included?

• Refreshments supplied on board
• Rods and tackle supplied

What to bring?

•  Suitable clothing, as it is often cooler out at sea

Located at the Yacht Marina in Dingle, Co. Kerry, Dingle Boat Tours provide a wide range of boat trips for visitors to enjoy our beautiful coastline and islands. These include:
Sea Angling, Blasket Islands Sea Life RIB Tour, Dingle Harbour Tours, Blasket Island Eco tours, Blasket Island ferries and Private Charters.

Emma Delia

Cygnus Cyclone 30′
Skipper: Michael O’Neilll
Licence: 817
Base: Dingle Operational Area: Dingle Bay & Blasket Islands

Notes: Species, Reef, Tope, Blue Shark

Sarah Ellie

Bluefin 40′
Skipper: Paul Flannery
Licence: 1261
Base: Dingle Operational Area: Dingle Bay & Blasket Islands

Notes: Species, Reef, Tope, Blue Shark

Saimhin Sogh

Freeward 35′
Skipper: Pat Begley
Licence: 1049
Base: Dingle Operational Area: Dingle Bay & Blasket Islands

Notes: Species, Reef, Tope, Blue Shark

The Perfect end to the day

To complete your experience take your fish to “John Benny’s” where you can enjoy your catch as a delicious fish dinner.

Leah

36′ Ocean Tramp. 180 HP Turbo Ford
Skipper: Donal Kennedy
Licence: 1006
Base: Enniscrone Operational area: P5.
From Enniscrone and Killala within a 30 mile radius.

Notes: Reef, shark wreck and general deep sea fishing.

Trips on the MV Leah offer a fantastic fishing experience, from a full day’s shark fishing to a short mackerel fishing trip.

As well as catering for the serious angler we offer a range of other services including family trips, pleasure trips and dolphin watching… there is something for everyone.

Kerry Colleen II

Mitchell 31′. 270HP
Skipper: Alan Browne
Licence: 786
Base: Fenit Operational area: Brandon Head, Tralee Bay, Kerry Head.

Notes: Sails from Fenit Marina, offers reef and shark angling, as well as general inshore fishing. Eco-tours on request native birds, dolphins, whales and basking sharks in season. We can accommodate fishing parties up to 10 persons and non-fishing tours up to 12 persons.

Isle of Aran

Twin engine 10 meter Lochin 333
Skipper:Séan Maguire
Licence:1629
Base: Carrigaholt Operational Area:15 miles from Kilbaha, Carrigaholt, and Kilrush

Notes: Whether you want to go to the Atlantic Ocean for a large selection of species, including different types of shark, or fish the estuary for ray conger tope etc, Fishing Adventures will cater for whatever fishing you desire. With state of the art electronics, quality fishing gear, and large deck space, the Lady Gwen II is a stable and comfortable boat to fish.