Angling in Joyce County

Main Species and Season:

• Brown Trout (February 15th - September 30th)
• Salmon (February 1st - September 30th)
• Pike and Perch (all year)

Angling in Joyce County is centred on the large limestone loughs of Corrib an Mask. These lakes offer free frishing on clean, unpolluted waters amidst a backdrop of moor and mountain. Other options include hill loughs and a limited amount of river fishing. The area extends from the north of Lough Mask along the western shoreline of the lake past Tourmakeady and Churchfield (noted for its ferox trout) to Maamtrasna south-east to Ferrybridge and Rosshill. to the south of the area lies Lough Corrib with fishing available from Maam to Doorus and beyond through the islands and shallows of the Carrick shore to the mouth of the Cong river. Shore fishing is possible but best results are from a boat and there are many locations where boats, engines etc. can be hired.
Brown Trout - Fly FishingFebruary / March  Some fly. Mainliy trolling.April Duck FlyMay Mayfly and fry patterns.June Sedges, olives and terrestrials, fry patternsTrolling is an option throughout the seasonSalmon (Grilse)Confined to Lough Corrib. Trolling from mid-May to end of season. Shore fishing at Cong and Maam.Pike / PechAll over but best at Maam, Maamtrasna, Nafooey and Gleann Treig.

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BOAT HIRE

For boat hire on Lough NaFooey,and Lough Mask please contact Brian Joyce
at 00 353 (0)868367451, or 00 353 (0)949544081 or bpjoyce@eircom.net