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Wild brown trout fishing on Lough Corrib, Galway. Private guided.

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Wild brown trout fishing on Lough Corrib, Galway. Private guided.

About this activity

Enjoy a day's fishing on beautiful Lough Corrib, a world renowned wild brown trout fishery, in County Galway. This package includes an experienced fishing guide (ghillie) along with the hire of his boat and engine for the day. You will need to bring your own appropriate clothing, tackle and flies and not forgetting your own food and drink requirements for the day. Spend the morning and afternoon fly fishing the trout 'hot spots' of the mighty Lough Corrib, taking a break for lunch on one of the many islands that dot this wonderful lake.

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Ireland Wild Escapes

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: Boat, engine & fuel, floatation device, fishing equipment excl lures and flies.

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Lough Corrib

    7 hours

    Depart on a days fishing on the beautiful Lough Corrib, one of the last truely wild Brown Trout fisheries in Europe.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet at the Oughterard public car park, main N59 road, Oughterard, County Galway. H91 C590

End point

  • Meet at the Oughterard public car park, main N59 road, Oughterard, County Galway. H91 C590

Using your ticket

Meet time: 10h30

Expected completion time: Full day 17h30pm; half day 13h30pm.

Meet point: Meet at the Oughterard public car park, main N59 road, Oughterard, County Galway. H91 C590

From there the guide will lead you to the boat on the shores of Lough Corrib 5 minutes away.

Contact details of guide: +353 87 960 4170 / +353 (0) 91 86695

Package includes:

Service of Private fishing ghillie/guide

Boat, engine and fuel;

Rod hire;

Buoyance aid.

What to bring: sun glasses, sun block, optional flask with hot drink

What to wear: Appropriate fishing attire and foot wear. If the weather is wet a change of clothing and towel are recommended for afterwards.

Safety: Please wear life jacket/ Buoyance aid when on or close to water.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Brown trout fishing is weather dependent. Conditions are variable and the session might be cancelled at short notice or aborted while on the water due to deteriorating weather. The Ghillie will take the final decision on the day.

  • Please provide a contact number. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

  • Children are required to be accompanied by an adult.

  • Please dress appropriately with rainproof attire and bring enough food and drink to last for a day out on the water.

  • It is mandatory for all boaters to wear a life jacket on Lough Corrib.

Options

  • Half Day - 2 fishermen

  • Full Day - 2 fishermen

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Wild brown trout fishing on Lough Corrib, Galway. Private guided.

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