Lough Mask is a large limestone lough of 22,000 acres in area and, along with Lough Corrib, is one of the best known brown trout fisheries in Ireland. The lough produces good catches to wetfly from about mid-April. Dapping the mayfly, daddylonglegs or grasshopper can bring about excellent results during the various months of the season. The lough continues to produce more trout with every season, last season been one of the better ones even though weather conditions were very unsuitable from July onwards.
Lough Mask from Rosshill Bay
Lough Mask is famous for its large ferox trout and every season anglers take a number of these great trout, mostly all over 10 lb and nearly always to trolled baits. The record for the lough is 18 lb, but others over 20 lb have been found including one of 22 lb some 10-years ago and is on display in the IFI office at Cushlough, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
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.
I have been fly angling all over Ireland but for the last 20 plus years mostly in Corrib /Mask area. I am also have fished internationally in the UK, Europe and Asia principally on my own but also as an Irish Team member. I have extensive experience of fishing the main lakes in the west of Ireland and I can use that experience to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable days fishing on what some consider the best brown trout waters in the world plus we have salmon fishing in the vicinity too.
Tackle, Pick Up /Drop off can be arranged – we can cater for any level of angling experience
Notes: Mike is an experienced guide & has boats moored in different locations on Lough’s Corrib & Mask.
Robert (Mike’s son) is a keen fly tier & has fished for Ireland.
Bayview also stock Ian Kelly’s flies. Ian ties flies for the Irish team All tackle supplied if required.
Notes: Larry and his team are top quality Guides, many of whom have fished for their country. These Gillies or Guides know every nook and cranny of Corrib, Mask and Carra and will work hard all day to make sure you get the opportunity to catch your fair share of lively wild brown trout. The Clare and Robe rivers offer some excellent Salmon or evening Dry Fly fishing. We enjoy some fabulous fly-fishing all year round for pike.
Notes: David Hall has fished for the Irish Angling Team at home and abroad. The angler can avail of his indepth knowledge of the rivers and lakes of the surrounding area. Also advice on free fishing on Lough Mask, Carra, Corrib, Conn, Cullen & Beltra. Evening and Night time guided fishing is a unique feature at Lakeshore. Boats, engines, fishing library and fly-tying facilities on site.
Notes: Provides guiding on Lough Arrow, Melvin, Glencar Lake & Lough Gill .
Clients from all over the world from England, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Usa and South Africa. Total C&R on Jackie’s boat while guiding.
Flies for sale
2023 started off for me with an email from Fulling Mill to say that my fly patterns have just arrived in the UK and are up on the Fulling Mill website. The range consists of wet Mayfly, Spent, Stimulators and Daddies. The patterns have been working the last number of seasons throughout Ireland, the United States and the UK with great success. I will also be working closely with Fulling Mill on some new products which will be launched soon, so keep an eye on my page for updates.
Notes: At Lough Mask Holidays we have been welcoming both novice and experienced fishing guests for almost thirty years. Lough Mask has an excellent stock of wild brown trout averaging 1.5 lbs with many over 3lbs. Every year many specimen trout weighing over 10lb are taken on the troll.
Boat Hire
We provide boats, guides and care to the highest standards. There is a well equipped rod room with freezer and drying facilities. We can help you plan your day, advise on tackle and flies.
Should you wish to stay with us, we have three self catering cottages overlooking Lough Mask. You can be assured of a warm welcome and a fishing holiday to remember.
Boatman and gillie on Lough Mask and Lough Corrib.
Notes Patrick has fished lough corrib and lough mask all his life. his family have been fishing the loughs for generations. Patrick worked for 10 years for the western fisheries board and knows the loughs like no other. Patrick is one of the best fly-fisherman on the loughs and an expert at trolling for ferox and pike.
Notes: With Ryans River Lodge fishing is tailor made to your specifications and we can arrange for any special needs or requirements you may have. We have vast experience and use only the very best guides who know the best fishing grounds on Lough Corrib and Lough Mask .
We can fish for any species of fish with new, modern methods, but we also use old methods that have been handed down from older generations. It is a learning experience and a fishing holiday you will not forget.
Boat Hire
Lough Corrib and Lough Mask are only metres from our door and we have private boats on both
Game Angling Instructor and Guide, STANIC CERT GAIA
Notes: The famous River Moy, Lough Conn, Cullin, Killala Bay, Lough Mask, Deel River, Owenmore River, the list is endless. Fishing for Atlantic Salmon, Seatrout, Brown Trout, Pike, Perch, Cod, Mackerel.
We have everything the discerning fisherman could want; our own boats, equipment,
rods & reels, life jackets, professional fishing guides.
Guide and Instructor for trout and salmon fishing STANIC
Notes Tom has a STANIC Instructor’s Certificate and offers qualified casting instruction. Based on the shores of Lough Corrib he provides guided fishing and a boat hire service for the lake. Guided fishing on Lough Mask is available. Tom also specialises in Specimen Trout/Ferox Trout fishing.
