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Fishing on the Mullet Peninsula

 

Sea Fishing

The waters around Blacksod Bay are an angler's paradise with over 30 species of fish caught. The bay and surrounding areas offer a mancy choices of locations for the angler to test his or her skills, from sheltered inlets to beneath the rugged cliffs of Achill Head to the Iniskea Islands to sandy seabed’s for flat fish.

There are 4 charter boats available for hire in Blacksod, each with experienced skippers with a wealth of knowledge of the most promising spots to catch the most and the largest fish.

A range of full or half day or evening trips are available.

 

Shore Angling

There are many sandy beaches in the area for those interested in shore angling and also rocky outcrops and ledges. The pier at Blacksod is a favorite spot for many anglers.

 

Freshwater Angling

For freshwater enthusiasts, Carrowmore Lake, Glenamoy River and Owenmore River are renowned for their catches of Atlantic wild salmon and sea trout.