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 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.
Season
Brown Trout: 15th Feb. – 30th Sept.
Map
For detailed information see this Lough Mask Guide and map
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.
Local guides.
Angling West
Notes
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
Oughterard Ireland
Fishery Contact Details
Address: Inland Fisheries Ireland, Weir Lodge, Earl’s Island, Galway.
Telephone: +353 (0)91 563118
Fax: +353 (0)91 566335
E-mail: galway@fisheriesireland.ie
Website: www.fishinginireland.info
