Bass angling guides in Ireland

Vanguard

Interceptor 42’ Volvo 500hp

Skipper: Gary Rodgers
Licence: 1826
Base: Tory Island/Magheroarty. Operational area: Tory, Downings & Gweedore. 30 Miles radius from Tory Island, Magharoarty, Burtonport, Bunbeg, Downings, Teelin and Killybegs.

Notes: Tory island has an abundance of different species of fish. These include Pollock, Coalfish, Cod, various Wrasse, Conger Eel, Mackerel, Gurnard and many more species. It is a short steam to the fishing grounds, allowing for more fishing time for your group. Rods can be provided at an additional cost if needed. Tackle is also sold on board.

Mary Francis

35′ Offshore 105. 320 HP
Skipper: Nealie Lyne
Licence: 747
Base: Valentia Island Operational area: To Great Skellig from Portmagee and Knightstown and up to 25 miles from point of departure.

Notes: Package Deals Available, Fishing & Accommodation. Keen rates. Shark, Cod, Ling, Pollock, Conger, Ray, Dog, Bullhuss, Skate, Wrasse, Haddock and Whiting etc. Caught on a daily basis. Rods available for Hire.

Located in Valentia Island, County of Kerry, this fishing charter is excellent for your deep sea fishing trips with your family and friends. Everything is on board to enjoy a wonderful day light tackle fishing in Valentia Island. We offer half day or full day fishing trips and go an extra mile to ensure your trip is memorable and productive. Everyone is welcome aboard our fishing charters – from novice to experienced anglers, to corporate groups and families. Book this boat now and enjoy a great day fishing in Ireland.

Boy Scott

Westward 32 powered by a single 250hp Ford

Skipper: Ciaran Murphy
Base: Valentia Island  Licence: Up to three miles to sea and 15 miles along the coast from point of departure from Knightstown, Portmagee, and Cahirciveen.

Our Boat Boy Scott is a 32ft purpose built angling boat. It is powered by a 250hp Ford Mermaid. She is fully licenced by the department of Marine for 10 people and is fitted with all modern safety and navigational equipment.

The Skellig Coast waters are home to a variety of species, rough ground, banks and sand. On an average days fishing, depths are usually between 30 and 70 metres. Most days drift fishing will produce mackerel, codling, pollock, coley, ling and wrasse. Ground fishing will mostly produce conger, ling, pouting and bull huss.

Shorter trips for mackerel fishing, groups or even families for those who may want to only experience a boat trip within the harbour are available.

We also offer short harbour trips, to take in the stunning scenery which Valentia and our surrounding Skellig Coast of the Wild Atlantic Way have to offer.

WHITEWATER II

Evolution 38. Caterpillar 460hp
Skipper: Tom Towers
Licence: 1296
Base: Newport Operational area: Newport, Westport, Achill Beag, Roonagh

Notes:  White Water II is fully insured and is licensed by the Department of Marine and is fully equipped with all the latest navigation and safety equipment and can cater for 12 passengers and 2 crew.
The Whitewater is available to charter for fishing trips or island tours, licenced to carry 12 passengers. With a 460 horse power engine getting to Clare island,

Inishturk or the Bills Rocks wont take too long. Evening trips, Day trips, Island Tours all catered for.

Rods and Reels, Tea, Coffee all provided.

Add a new meaning to the phrase ‘Catch of the Day’ and take to the high seas with our experienced skipper Tom aboard our fishing vessel the ‘White Water II’. Explore Clew Bay the best possible way and bring your catch into us in the evening where our chefs will even cook your catch for you on your return!