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Fishing in Ireland
6 species across 6 spots
Ireland offers fishing across 6 spots with 6 species in marine, freshwater, brackish, deep waters, typically 200-1000m depth waters. Suitable for beginner to intermediate anglers.
Best months: June-september, June to october, March-may, September-november
Top Spots
County Donegal1 species
Rugged Atlantic coastline with numerous inlets where pollack feed on baitfish during summer months.
West coast of Ireland, Ireland1 species
Ireland's west coast is known for its Pollack fishing, particularly around reefs and rocky shores.
River Shannon1 species
One of Ireland's most iconic rivers, offering excellent Northern Pike fishing.
6
Species
6
Spots
Species
6
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
marine
County Donegal
Saithe
Pollachius virens
marine
West coast of Ireland, Ireland
Northern pike
Esox lucius
freshwater, brackish
River Shannon
Anglerfish (Lophiidae)
Lophiidae family
Deep waters, typically 200-1000m depth
Galway Bay
Porbeagle
Lamna nasus
marine
South Coast
Atlantic cod
Gadus morhua
marine, brackish
The Celtic Sea, off the coast of Ireland