Fishing
Innish Beg Cottages make an ideal base for any fisherman
- game or coarse.
Co Fermanagh is well known for the wide variety of fishing
available on its many lakes or 'loughs' with several prestigious
competitions being held here each year. Keen fishermen from
mainland UK, the Republic of Ireland, France, Germany, Holland,
USA and farther afield have already been 'hooked' by the beauty
of the surroundings and the great sport to be had - just ask
one of the many fishermen set-up along the lough shore ....
but don't disturb the fish!!
 Situated
in the North Western region of Ireland, with its multitude
of lakes and rivers, our cottages are all within easy reach
of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Tyrone and North Mayo - where
some of Ireland's best fishing is to be found. Whether you're
drifting wild loughs in spate, or winter piking, you will
discover fishing throughout the year. Spring salmon, wild
brown trout, grilse, sonaghan and dollaghan are the quarry
of the game angler, while there are pike, bream, and perch
for the coarse fisherman.
 The
year opens with the January spring salmon fishing on the river
Drowse - cold work and often with little reward. Then into
February to troll for springers on Lough Melvin, through to
March when the trout season opens. And with the warmer weather,
the fisherman's choices widen. The prolific Finn in Donegal
begins its fishing, together with many other rivers where
the salmon run. April, May and June bring, some say , the
best of the wild brown trout when dapping the Mayfly could
be a new experience. The grilse are now well into the rivers
and should the weather allow, sport can be good. July and
August are sometimes called the dog days - but they still
provide good opportunities when fishing early and late. September
and October, with all their autumnal colours, bring improved
trout fishing, and the late salmon can be a bonus; or the
sonaghan fishing on Melvin may be more fun. Finally, why not
end your year with a dollaghan or two from one of Lough Neagh's
feeders?
Costs will vary depending on venue,
but range from free, to £80 per day per person for a day with
a ghillie, or afloat with boat and engine). You will also
have to hold the relevant licence wherever you fish. This
may add up to £30 per person for a week's fishing. We find
that an average day on a salmon river will cost £30 and a
day afloat - 2 rods - £80.
You may require transport depending on your choice of venue
and you should be prepared to be flexible and be able to adapt
to a variety of weather and water levels. With so many watersheds
accessible, one might fish three different rivers or loughs
in a week. Talk to us, and we will do our best to put together
a suitable week's fishing for you..
Sea fishing can also be arranged (for
3 to 10 persons) on the beautiful Donegal coast. Catch mackerel,
pollock, dogfish, ray, ling, conger, turbot, tope, blue shark
and - should you get seriously lucky - one of the porbeagles!
The cost of boat and tackle is from £100 per day.
Innish Beg Cottages also provide boats for hire on Lough
Erne see Boating for details.
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