Charter Boats in Co. Donegal

Kiwi Girl

Fastcatch Kingfisher 31'. 420 HP Caterpillar.
Skipper: Declan Kilgannon
Licence: 1056 Expires: April 2010
Base: Mullaghmore Operational area: 30 miles from land from Ballyglass to Arranmore Island.

Notes: We have on offer big game fishing for shark and Giant Bluefin Tuna, bottom fishing , diving charters and sightseeing trips. All tuition to whatever level is on hand , all gear and tackle is supplied from 130Lb. class rods to lighter gear for bottom fishing.

Address: The Pier, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)87 6100111
Email: mail@offshore.ie Web: www.offshore.ie

Bundoran Star.

33' Lochin. 385HP Catpillar.
Skipper: Patrick O'Doherty
Licence: 1111 Expires: June 2011
Base: Bundoran Operational area: Donegal Bay. Bundoran up to 30 miles out.

Notes: Reef, shark and general inshore fishing.

Address: Strand View, WestEnd, Bundoran, Co Donegal.
Telephone: +353 87 4198323
Email: info@bundoranstar.ie Web: www.Bundoranstar.ie

Stingray

33' Aquastar. 103 HP Sabre
Skipper: Tommy McCallion
Licence: 7 Expires: July 2010
Base: Rosses Point Operational area: Rosses Point to Inishmurray Island, not more than 15 miles from point of departure and not more than 3 miles from land in favourable weather and good visibility.

Notes: NWCSA member. Reef, shark and general inshore angling.

Address: 48 Seafield Park, Sea Road, Sligo.
Telephone: +353 71 9142391 or +353 87 2397789
Email: tmccallion@eircom.net

Smooth Hound

Twin 315 HP Turbo Diesels
Skipper: Richard Timony
Licence: 1210 Expires: February 2011
Base: Mullinasloe Operational area: Mullinasole, Mullaghmore, Killybegs and Burtonport within a radius of 30 miles in favourable weather.

Notes: We operate from Mullinasole harbour just outside Donegal Town. The boat is a purpose built Charter boat and we like to fish the deep water reefs and hard ground marks around west Donegal. We also fish the reef edge and sandy muddy bottom for flatties and tend to fish on the anchor. On our doorstep is a fine tope and ray mark which has produced many specimen fish over the years. Even in poor weather we can normally find a few sheltered marks hence we are available for charter year round. We carry a range of Penn and Shimano gear. Fishing costs €50 per head per day. Rod hire is €10 per day. Mminimum six anglers. Free flow Coffee.

Address: Pier head, Mullinasole, Laghy, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 86 8937225
Email: richard@donegalseafishing.com Web: www.donegalseafishing.com

Celtic Dawn

30' Timber. 40 HP Lister
Skipper: Rodney Lomax
Licence: 1 Expires: March 2011
Base: Mullaghmore Operational area: Donegal Bay.

Notes: Skipper Rodney Lomax has many years experience fishing the waters of Donegal Bay. The Celtic Dawn was custom built for Charter Angling, and was the first boat to be granted a passenger and angling license by the Department of the Marine. Her license number is 001. Celtic Dawn is available for general fishing, e.g. cod, pollack,ling, wrasse, pouting, etc. from April to the end of October, and for game fishing, mostly blue shark, from August to the end of October.

Address: Lomax Boats, Mullaghmore, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo.
Telephone: +353 71 9166124 or +353 87 2727538
Email: tlomax@eircom.net

Ellen Louise

Ocean Tramp 33'. 120 HP
Skipper: Gerry Sheerin
Licence: 326 Expires: July 2011
Base: Mullaghmore Operational area: Donegal Bay not more than 3 miles from land and 15 miles from point of departure.

Notes: Reef and general inshore fishing. Also sails from Bundoran.

Address: Cloyspara, Grange, Co. Sligo.
Telephone: +353 71 9166472 or +353 86 8282782

Fiona Tee

33' Interceptor. 300HP Caterpillar
Skipper: Keith Clarke
Licence: 961 Expires: May 2011
Base: Mullaghmore Operational area: Donegal Bay. Within 30 miles of land.

Notes: General fishing and sightseeing, including trips to Inishmurray Island.

Address: Moneygold, Grange, Co. Sligo.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 2540190
E-mail: keithclarkesligo@eircom.net Web: www.inishmurrayislandtrips.com

Roustabout

28' Timber. Ford 200 HP
Skipper: John Cuniffe
Licence: 247 Expires: June 2011
Base: Mullaghmore Operational area: To/From Mullaghmore in fine, favourable weather not more than 15 miles from point of departure and 3 miles from land - Summer only.

Notes: Sails from Mullaghmore.

Address: Edenrevagh, Cliffonay, Co. Sligo
Tel: +353 (0)71 9131970 or +353 (0) 86 2441773
Email: jcunniffe@eircom.net

Prospector 1

Lochin 33'. Twin 210 HP
Skipper: Peter Power
Licence: 298 Expires: March 2011
Base: Mullaghmore Operational area: 30 miles from point of departure.

Notes: Sails from Mullaghmore. From June to October. Skipper Peter Power has many years experience fishing the waters of Donegal Bay. Prospector 1 was custom built for Charter Angling.

Address: Main Street, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo.
Telephone: +353 1 8430380 or +353 87 2576268 Fax: +353 1 8430381
Email: papower@iol.ie

Meridian

Lochin 40'. 420 HP Caterpiller
Skipper: Brian McGilloway
Licence: 295 Expires: July 2010
Base: Killybegs Operational area: 20 miles out of Killybegs

Notes: NWCSA member. Charters are available throughout the year for Cod, Pollack, Conger, Ling, Brill, Turbot and all other available species.

Address: Killybegs Angling Charters, Killybegs, Co. Donegal.
Tel: +353 (0)74 97 31181
Email: brian@killybegsangling.com Web: www.killybegsangling.com

Huntress Blue

Steel hull 30'.
Owner: Michael McGettigan
Licence: 758 Expires: April 2011
Base: Killybegs Operational area: To/From Killybegs not more than 3 miles from land and 15 miles from point of departure in favourable weather.

Notes: General, Shark and reef fishing.

Address: Banroe, Bruckless,Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9731401 or +353 87 2871423
Email: huntressblue@eircom.net

Duanai Mara

33' Aquastar. 320 HP Cummins
Skipper: Brian McGilloway
Licence: 866 Expires: July 2010
Base: Killybegs Operational area: Donegal Bay up tp 30 miles out.

Notes: NWCSA member. Reef, shark and general inshore fishing. Also sails from Creevy Pier or Teelin Pier by arrangement.

Address: Killybegs Harbour, Killybegs, Co Donegal.
Telephone: +353 (0)86 404 4040 or +353 (0)71 98 52896
Email: info@duanaimaracharters.com Web: www.duanaimaracharters.com

Pinalia

31' Versatility. 80 HP Ford
Skipper: Pat O'Callaghan
Licence: 960 Expires: March 2011
Base: Killybegs Operational area: Donegal Bay

Notes: Reef, shark and general inshore fishing.

Address: Angling Charters, Siochan, The Glebe, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9731569 or +353 86 8600736 Fax: +353 74 9731691
Email: pocfish@email.com

Máire Dó

220hp Mercruiser Engine
Skipper: Smith Campbell
Licence: 1353 Expires: November 2010
Base: Killybegs and Teelin Operational area: Donegal Bay

Notes: NWCSA member. "Smithys Mini Charters" operates a tailored service for 6 Anglers, 220hp Mercruiser Engine giving Speeds of up to 18 Knots operating from Killybegs/Teelin. Small group specialist sport fishing service.

Telephone: +353 (74) 9739889 or +353 (87) 2759731
Email: smithcampbell@eircom.net Web: www.smithysminicharters.com

Nuala Star

Ocean Tramp 35'. 300 HP
Skipper: Paddy Byrne
Licence: 1143 Expires: April 2012
Base: Teelin Operational Area:Teelin and Mullaghmore within a radius of 30 miles from points of departure in favourable weather and good visibility.

Notes: NWCSA member. Sails from Teelin. There are up to 30 species which can be caught on rod and line including: Pollack, Ling, Cod, Conger eel, Whiting, Dogfish, Blue Shark. If your interest is in angling, seabirds, whales, dolphins or just majestic scenery we will make your trip a memorable one. Rod and reel hire is available and terminal tackle is on sale aboard the boat.

Address: Craghlin, Teelin, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9739365 or +353 87 6284688
Email: paddy.byrne@nualastarteelin.com Web: www.nualastarteelin.com

Loinnir

43' Aquastar. 428 HP Volvo
Skipper: Neil Gallagher
Licence: 201 Expires: March 2010
Base: Burtonport Operational area: Burtonport, Bunbeg, Downings up to 30 miles out.

Notes: NWCSA member. Reef, Wreck and Shark fishing. Sea angling is a thrilling sport. Around the Donegal coast you can fish for Shark, Conger Eel and plenty of other fish species. There are shipwrecks located off Donegal from the Spanish Armada and from the two World Wars.

Address: West Donegal Sea Angling Charters, Annagry East, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9548403 or +353 86 8332969
Email: info@donegalseaangling.com Web: www.donegalseaangling.com

Tor Mór

Kingfisher 31', 500HP
Skipper: Donal MacMenamin
Licence: 1377 Expiry: July 2011
Base: Portnoo / Rosbeg Operational Area: Within 30 miles of Portnoo / Rosbeg, or Killybegs.

Notes: Tor Mór is a brand new (2009), fast (500 Hp), solid and stable. She has the latest in navigation and safety equipment on board. The North-west coast is an unspoilt marine environment, and is within easy reach of some of the finest fishing grounds. In the locality, there are up to 18 species of fish to catch, including Pollock, Mackerel, Cod, Ling, and the possibility of Tuna, later in year. Fishing rods and tackle are provided free on board, expert guidance and tuition, can be provided by the skipper/owner Donal McMenamin. Donal has many years sea-going experience and is delighted to provide this charter service for both locals and tourists.
There is a microwave oven; to re-heat food, or make a warming cup of soup or tea/coffee. There is seating both inside and outside on deck. A toilet is provided on board.

Address: 18 Ard na Gréine, Ardara
Telephone: +353 (0)87 2458514
Email: donal.mcmenamin@gmail.com Web: www.tirconnellcharters.com

Surose

Mitchell 31. 120 HP
Skipper: Oscar Duffy / Liam Miller
Licence: 1077 Expires: July 2011
Base: Burtonport Operational area: Burtonport, 3 miles from land, 15 miles from base.

Notes: Reef, shark and general fishing.

Address: The School House, Derrloughan, Dooghary, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9551533 or 9542245 or +353 87 9253534
Email: info@inish.ie Web: www.inish.ie

Carmel Olivia

Interceptor 38' 420 HP Caterpillar
Skipper: Michael O'Brien
Licence: 909 Expires: July 2009
Base: Maheroaty Operational Area: Magheroraty, Co. Donegal to Inishboffin and Tory Island not more than 30 miles from Magheroraty (Point of Departure).

Notes: Mixed fishing

Address: Angling Charters, Magheroaty, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9135635 or +353 (0)87 6279789

Bonito

Cygnus 33'. 350 HP
Skipper: Trevor Ryder
Licence: 956 Expires: April 2012
Base: Downings Operational area: Mevagh and downings not more than 15 miles from point of departure and 3 miles from land in fine and favourable weather and good visibility.

Notes: Fishing out of Downings means the choice of shallow reefs for light tackle spinning for Pollock, deep water bottom bouncing for numerous species, sandy bottoms for “flatties”, 109 Wrecks for Pollock, Ling and Conger. Some of these Wrecks are “virgins” that haven’t been fished on at all. Deep water reefs for Conger Eels, rocky bottom for massive Common Skate etc. Also shark and blue fin tuna later in the season.

Address: Gortamore, Downings, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9155261 or +353 87 6547232
Email: tryder@eircom.net Web: www.bonitocharters.com

Caitlín Marie

Vigilante 33, 350hp Caterpillar
Skipper: Paul McGonagle
Licence: 1194 Expires: Feb 2011
Base: KincasslaghOperational area: 30 mile radius from Kincasslagh

Notes: New charter boat purpose built in 2007 for marine tourism. Licensed to carry 12 passengers. Providing sea angling, sightseeing cruises and trips to the islands of Owey, Gola, Arranmore and Tory.

Address: Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9543187 or +353 87 9870266
Email: info@saoiremara.com Web: www.saoiremara.com

Summer Rose

Ocean Tramp 36'.
Skipper: Sammie Scott
Licence: 287 Expires: May 2010
Base: Downings Operational area: From Downings or Mulroy Bay not more than 15 miles from point of departure and 3 miles from land.

Notes: Skipper/Owner Sammie Scott retired from commercial fishing and over twenty-five years has accumulated a wealth of experience in all types of fishing. All these years spent fishing in the waters of Northwest Donegal have provided Sammy with an uncanny knack for tracking down the very best fishing spots whether it be reef or wreck fishing. Blue shark, blue fin tuna, and a great variety of other species.

Address: Downings, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 2828167
Web: www.fishingdonegal.com

Rosguill

43' Aquastar. Twin 310 HP
Skipper: Michael McVeigh
Licence: 888 Expires: March 2011
Base: Downings Operational area: Up to 40 miles out of base.

Notes: As well as excellent bottom, reef and wreck fishing there is Blue Shark (Season: July to October). Some good sized blue shark including the Skipper's best of 124 pounds, caught in 1992. Also bluefin tuna. Rods, reels oilskins and tackle can be hired.

Address: Baile an Iascaire, Dooey, Atlantic Drive, Downings, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 74 9155080 or Fax: +353 74 55090
Email: info@rosguill.com Web: www.rosguill.com

Enterprise I

38' Aquastar. 225HP
Skipper: Neil Doherty
Licence: 858 Expires: March 2010
Base: Rathmullan Operational area: Up to 20 miles out of base.

Notes: NWCSA member. Reef, wreck, tope and general inshore fishing.

Address: Rathmullan Angling Charters, Rathmullen, Co. Donegal.
Tel: +353 (0)87 2480132 or +353 (0)87 0507464
Email: rathmullancharters@eircom.net Web: www.rathmullancharters.com

Swilly Explorer

Interceptor 42'. 500HP
Skipper: Angela Cerrand
Licence: 1076 Expires: March 2010
Base: Rathmullen Operational area: Up to 30 miles out of base.

Notes: As for Enterprise I.

Gemini 2

Cygnus Cyfish
Skipper: Derek Harley
Licence: 1169 Expires: July 2011
Base: Culdaff Operational area: From Bunagee Pier, Culdaff, Co. Donegal not more than 15 miles from point of departure or 3 miles from land in favourable weather and good visibility.

Notes: NWCSA member. Most of the wrecks lay within an easy 30 minutes to one-hour steam. There are no long boring journeys prior to fishing here. You just have time to tackle up and ready yourself and it’s time to fish. There has been minimal commercial fishing here due to the fast tides and deep water. The wrecks are literally packed with fish.

Address: Inisowen Boating Company, Carrowmore, Malin, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9370605 or +353 (0)86 2522685 Fax: +353 74 9370764
Email: malininfo@inishowenmotors.ie or inishowenboating@gmail.com Web: www.irishanglingcharters.ie

Vagabond II

38' Evolution 400HP Volvo Engine
Skipper: Charlie Lafferty
Licence: tbc Expires: June 2011
Base: Bunagee Pier, Culdaff Operational area: Up to a 30 mile radius from the point of departure.

Notes: NWCSA member. Most of the wrecks lay within an easy 30 minutes to one-hour steam. There has been minimal commercial fishing here due to the fast tides and deep water. The wrecks are literally packed with fish. Sight-seeing trips also available including trips to Inishtrahull and whale and dolphin watching. Facilities on board are of the highest specifications with all modern electronic and safety equipment. Toilets available on board, and hot tea and coffee are always available.

Address: Inishowen Boating Company, Carrowmore, Malin, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9370605 or +353 (0)86 2522685 Fax: +353 74 9370764
Email: malininfo@inishowenmotors.ie or inishowenboating@gmail.com Web: www.irishanglingcharters.ie