Lough Corrib is 42,000 acres in size and stretches in length from within 4 miles of Galway City to within 2 miles of Maum Bridge, a distance of 33 miles. The Lough is renowned for its wild brown trout and salmon fishing. Brown trout fishing is usually good from the first day of the season and the salmon fishing for grilse is best from around the end of May. Trout can be caught on wet fly from opening day, Feb. 15th.
Each season, a number of specimen brown trout are caught on the lough, and the record stands at around 21.5lb, caught in September 2002. There are boats for hire at several locations around the lough, and boatmen are also available at most boat stations. Angling on Lough Corrib is free.
Season
Brown Trout: 15th Feb. – 30th Sept.
Sea Trout: 1st June – 30th Sept.
Salmon: 1st Feb. – 30th Sept.
Regulations
This Bye-law provides for a daily bag limit of 4 trout of which not more than 1 trout is greater than 10 lbs (4.54 kgs), and prohibits –
(a) the taking of trout less than 13 inches (33 cm),
(b) the use of more than 1 rod or 4 artificial flies when fly fishing,
(c) the use of more than 1 rod when dapping,
(d) the use of more than 2 rods or 4 artificial flies per rod when trolling,
(e) the use of more than 2 rods when bait fishing or spinning, and
(f) the having on board a boat more than 3 rods when more than 1 person is bait fishing, spinning or trolling.
Angling guides
Lough Corrib Boats
Notes
Look no further when planning your next getaway to the shores of Lough Corrib, Oughterard! Ardlougher Lodge offers spotless accommodation overlooking the lake.
Lough Corrib Boats will meet all your boating needs, conveniently located outside your front door!
Boatman and guide on Lough Corrib
Notes: Gerry was born on the shores of Lough Corrib and has been a Guide on the Lake all his life as has his father and grandfather He has an expert knowledge of the lake and a vast experience in all types of fishing and is an experienced flytyer. Fishing for the much sought after ‘Ferox’ is another of his specialities.
Boat Hire
19 ft Corrib Boats, min Outboard size 6 hp, moored on prime fishing ground.
Boats will only be hired out to people who have experience with similar boats and outboards.
For people who are not familiar with the lake we recommend the services of a fishing Guide.
Ardlougher Lodge Glann Oughterard Ireland
Boat Hire
Information on where boats can be hired from is available at this link.
Fishery Contact Details
Address: Inland Fisheries Ireland, Teach Breac, Earl’s Island, Galway.
Telephone: +353 (0)91 563118
Fax: +353 (0)91 566335
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fishinginireland.info
