Ashford Castle is ideally
situated on the banks of the Lough Corrib and the River Cong. Lough Corrib is
one of the most famous fisheries in all of Ireland. The lake
is known for its wiled brown trout and salmon. Some of the best fishing in Ireland can be
found on Lough Corrib during the Mayfly Hatch in May and June. The spring runs
of Salmon sometimes enter the adjacent River Cong as early as February, while
salmon fishing reaches its peak in June or early July.
Our Ghillie, Frank Costello, is internationally recognized as one of the most
knowledgeable experts on fishing Lough Corrib having lived beside the lake all
his life. He is an "Orvis" endorsed guide and will happily take
individuals or groups up to 15 persons for fly fishing lessons.
- Seasons Opens Mid
March for Salmon & Trout – Closes end of September
- Pike Fishing is
available all year round.
- River Opens Mid
March for Salmon, Trout – Closes the end of August
- Best time for
Trout fishing would be mid March until Mid July and again end of August
& September
- Best time for
Salmon would be May, June & July.
Prices
From: Fishing on Lough Corrib including Ghille, Boat & Tackle from
- € 230.00
full day
- €160.00 half day
- €40.00 boat hire
- €70.00 Boat & Engine
Fly Fishing Lesson available from
€55.00 per person per hour for bookings please email: ashfordbay@hotmail.com
