Fishing season starts April 1! We expect even better fishing than last years. The cold winter has brought lots of fish close to the shores and into the estuary. Fishing in the estuary has generally greatly improved as stocks are growing well again.

20 different species were caught in the atlantic during the recent fishing season. Blue Shark were plentiful with the season starting mid July. The biggest landed was near 100 lbs. There were lots of large Shark hooked but not landed. Tope was also plentiful with the biggest landed at 48 lbs. Pollock and Cod were caught up to 13 lbs. Ling between 18 and 20 lbs. Ray were up to 15 lbs. Bull Huss were scarce from the shore and boat. A 15ft Conger was landed but weight was not recorded. Gurnard were more plentiful than usual with anglers catching 4 at a time on many occasions. Dolphins kept Anglers amused surrounding the boats on fishing trips.  Excellent fishing has also been reported from the White Strand area at Doonbeg.