Sea angling reports

Sea fishing reports from shore and boat.

First shark trip of the year for Jim Clohessy

Well-known angler Jim Clohessy took his first run at shark this year and it turned out to be an interesting trip. They had their...

Mullet a plenty for David Ridgen on the Sheeps Head

Anyone heading down to West Cork for a spot of shore angling should check out the House on the Sheeps Head fishing blog by...

Entries now open for Leg 3 of the Munster Shore League

Leg 3 of the Munster Shore League will be held at Ventry in Co. Kerry on Sat 6th September. Anyone interested in participating should...

Munster youth training day this Saturday @ Ballykinealy Strand

A training day is being held for all aspiring young sea anglers this Saturday 9th Aug, at Ballykinealy Strand. For anyone interested, contact details...

Ulster Krakens plagued by mackerel at Fahan

The Ulster Krakens SAC made the trip to Donegal for round eight of their league and were hoping for an improvement on...

John Dory caught during Séan McGettigan Memorial Cup in Donegal

This great report was sent in by Simon McLarnon who fished the Sean McGettigan Memorial Cup on July 26th: A group of us took part...

Surprise triggerfish for shore angler in Wexford

Rob Shirley was in touch to tell us about an unexpected fish he landed while fishing a beach mark near Carnsore Point in Wexford...

Dates announced for Greystones Ridge Tope Festival 2025

Greystones Annual Tope Festival will be fished 30th & 31st August. It promises to be a great event with record numbers entered last year,...

Some nice congers and family fun on the Shannon Estuary

Peter Turner wrote to us back in 2019 to tell us af a fine shore caught Tope from the Shannon Estuary. He has been...

Rare east coast John Dory caught off Wicklow Pier

All round angler and specimen hunter Craig Murphy wrote in to tell us of this rare catch on the east coast: Over the weekend, my...