Bass angling guides in Ireland

Restorick II

38′ Bullet. 300 HP
Skipper: Pauric O’Grady
Licence: 210
Base: Clare Island Operational area: Clew Bay

Notes: Mainland departures from Roonagh point. Specialises in reef and wreck fishing in the Clew Bay area.

An Leaca Rua

37′ Tyrell.
Skipper: Julian Dosso
Licence: 572
Base:Barna/Rossaveal/Spiddal Operational area:
Galway Bay

Notes: Explore the waters of Galway Bay and Aran Islands
with the ‘Leaca Rua’ helmed by experienced skipper Julian Dosso.

Fish for species such as shark, pollack, ling, ray, mackerel and much
more. Stag parties or stag weekends are also welcome.

Full day and half day trips available every day all year

Stingray

33′ Aquastar. 130 HP Ford Mermaid
Skipper: Tommy McCallion
Licence: 007
Base: Rosses Point Operational area: Sligo Bay

Notes: Reef, shark and general inshore angling. For anglers, she has on board all of the latest navigation and sonar equipment. For the many parties, groups and fishing enthusiasts we cater for. Stingray provides comfort, expertise, and safety that all of our customers are entitled too.

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.

Blue Thunder

Lochin 33′. 350 HP Mermaid
Skipper: Ian O’Driscoll
Licence: 845
Base: Schull Operational area: 30 miles
out from Schull.

Notes: A Charter Boat for reef, wreck, shark and general inshore fishing. Whale, Dolphin, Seal & Bird watching.

Also offers night charters.

Kilstiffin

Interceptor. 215 Perkins Sabre
Skipper: Jack O’Shea
Licence: 863
Base: Rossdohan Operational area: Kenmare Bay

Notes: Reef and general inshore fishing

Maighdean Mara

43′ Aquastar.
Skipper: Kevin MacGabhann
Licence: 570
Base: Barna/Spiddal Operational area:
Galway Bay

Notes: A regular Galway Bay Safari is from 9am to 6pm. The Maigdan Mara will pick up your party from the pier at Spiddal, County Galway. The boat is yours for the day, though of course skipper Kevin will advise you where the best fishing is to be found. Tackle hire is free.