Fishing Guides and Instructors in County Cork

Eire Bass - Richie Ryan

Saltwater fly fishing Guide.

Notes: Why not try fishing from the only licensed saltwater fly-fishing boat in Ireland in the second largest natural harbour in the world? Your guide, Commander Richie Ryan has built up a huge knowledge of bass fishing, in particular on the fly, over the last 30 years. With a new boat for this sport he is insured to carry up to 3 anglers. Bass and sea trout are the main target species. Young and old are welcome and if you have no knowledge of fly-fishing, other methods are available. In 2011 Richie was responsible for 17 anglers catching that elusive first ever bass in various areas.

Web: www.corkbass.com E-mail: info@corkbass.com
Tel: +353 (0)86 1940744

Glenda Powell, Blackwater Lodge

Instructor & guide for salmon fishing. APGAI-Ireland (Salmon and trout)

Notes: Glenda is the highest qualified female salmon flyfishing instructor in the world outside the USA and is Emerald World Masters Ladies Salmon Distance Champion. She teaches salmon and trout fly-fishing in all its forms. She caters for complete beginners to the most advanced forms of speycasting. Glenda owns & runs the Blackwater Lodge with her husband Ian. The Lodge has exclusive fishing rights on 16 of the best beats (approximately 15 miles of fishing) between Lismore & Mallow.

Address: Blackwater Lodge, Upper Ballyduff, County Waterford.
Telephone: +353 (0)58 60235 Mobile: +353 (0)87 235 1260
E-mail: glenda@ireland-salmon-fishing.net Website: www.ireland-salmon-fishing.net

Saltwater Fly Fishing Ireland

Saltwater flyfishing Guide.

Notes: Reginald van Acker guides anglers on the inshore bays in the area between Youghal and Waterford, going afloat using pontoonboats. A pollack specialist.

Address: Reginald van Acker, Roosca, Cahir, Co. Tipperary
E-mail: Reginald@sffi.ie Website: www.sffi.ie

James MacSweeney

Bass fishing Guide.

Notes: James is a bass fishing addict on Cork Harbour. In 2009 he had over 240 bass; the best day's fishing yielded over 30 fish. Nearly all his fishing is with surface plugs but he is developing the fly fishing end of things in 2010.

Address: Little Island, Co. Cork.
Tel: +353 (0)87 6019218
Web: www.fishforbassireland.com E-mail: james.macsweeney@yahoo.com

Kinsale Bass Guides

Sport Fishing Guides.

Notes: Large average size with double figure fish – over 10lb landed by us already each season!  Light tackle sport fishing, using mainly plugs, soft plastics and fly fishing.  Over 25 years experience of bass fishing from shore and afloat using artificial, live and dead baits.  We strive to provide you with a safe, informative, exciting and memorable experience in truly beautiful surroundings.

Address: Kinsale, Co. cork
Website: kinsalebassguides.webs.com

Bandon River Guide

Salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing.

Notes: Professional Guiding / Instruction for brown trout, sea trout & salmon. Worming, spinning and fly fishing for Salmon. Fly fishing for brown trout and sea trout. Anglers of all ages & ability are welcome. Equipment provided, stunning locations & all requirements catered for.

Guided Days out on the nearby Argideen River, River Lee, River Ilen, Ballyhass Lakes and Ballinlough Lake Available.

Address: Bandon, Co. Cork.
Mobile: +353 (0)86 3029396
Web: www.bandonriver.com E-mail: info@bandonriver.com

Mark Houlihan

Saltwater Flyfishing Pike Flyfishing Guide.

Notes: Mark Houlihan is the longest established Salt water Flyfishing Guide in Cork Harbour and one of the most experienced in the country. Mark guides for Bass, Seatrout, Pollack and Mullet from one of the top equipped Flyfishing canter console Boats in Ireland. Specimen Bass  and Pollack to 15 pounds have been landed in recent seasons on the fly. Anglers of all ages and capabilities catered for. Lure fishing also provided. Mark is also an experienced Pike flyfishing guide with pike to 30 pounds on the fly.
Pike flyfishing from Float Tubes and Pontoon Boats is also available.
Casting instruction and all equipment provided.

Telephone: +353 (0)85 7794377
E-mail: info@flyfishireland.ie Web: www.flyfishireland.ie

William Kavanagh

Saltwater, pike, salmon and trout flyfishing guides.

Notes: William Kavanagh is an Irish international angler and professional fly tier. William has been one of the pioneers of flyfishing  for Bass and Pike in Ireland with almost 20 years experience. He also specializes in all technical aspects of river and lake flyfishing for Salmon,seatrout and brown trout. Flyfishing from float tubes and pontoonboats is also available. Casting instruction can be arranged but other methods are available for the less experienced fly angler.

Telephone: +353 (0)87 649 7442
E-mail: info@flyfishireland.ie Web: www.flyfishireland.ie

Gofish Trout and Salmon Guides

Salmon and trout Guide.

Notes: Gofish trout and salmon guides have over 25 years experience fishing the rivers and lakes of ireland. We cater for all levels of fishing and we specialise in fly fishing for trout. From novice to expert we give a total package to suit all your needs. We have the advantage of knowing when and where the fishing is best through the season, and we are in contact with all the best lodges and accommodation so your stay at each venue is a memorable one. Let us guide you on a trip to remember!

Address: Maurice Cahill, Castlemartyr, Co.Cork, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (0)21 4667798 Mobile: +353 (0)86 8057715
E-mail: gofish@eircom.net

David Lamb, Kilcoleman Fishery

Salmon and trout fishing Guide

Notes: The Bandon River flows through The Kilcoleman Park Estate which totals 240 acres of park and agricultural land. Kilcoleman Fishery is privately owned and totals 1.2 miles. We also have access to a further 3 miles of private water 6 miles up stream from Kilcoleman. There are ten named salmon pools. There are also excellent stocks of wild brown trout which average 12ozs with over 1lbs not unusual. Tackle hire and small tackleshop on site.

Address: Kilcoleman Fishery, Enniskeane, Co.Cork.
Telephone: +353 (0)23 47279
E-mail: gamefishing@eircom.net Website: www.flyfishing-ireland.com

Michael Drinan

Instructor and guide salmon and trout GAIA

Notes I have guided in Poland and England and have fished in many countries: Poland, Ceczh Re[, Slovinia, Spain, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, France, England, Wales, to name a few. I have been fishing since the age of six and have vast experience with grayling, trout and salmon fishing on many rivers.

• Guided trips River, lake and sea
• Boat Trips ,Sea,Lake for all available species.
• Species Trout, Salmon, Bass, Pollock 
• Master Class course on nymphing,dry fly and all aspects of fly fishing available
• Casting tuition both for single and double handed fly rods
• Tackle hire available 
• Collection services to and from airport
• Fishing and accommodation packages available upon request

Address: Dunbullogue,Carrignavar, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 2353 885
E-mail: michaeldrinan@eircom.net Website: www.flyfishingireland.net

Greg Latour

Pike fishing guide

Notes: Tir na Spideoga Fishing lodge is situated on the shores of Lough Allua , approx. 5km from Inchigeelagh Village , overlooking a narrow but long water system , also called the “ Inchigeelagh lakes “ . Lough Allua ranks amongst the top pike waters of Ireland , regularly producing pike of 20 and 30 lbs. and still it is one of the least known pike venues on the island. Boat hire, accommodation, tackle shop also available.

Address: Tír na Spideoige, Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork.
Telephone: +353 (0)26 47151
Email: irishpike@gmail.com Web: www.pike-fishing-ireland.com

Denis Cronin

Trout and Salmon Guide. L2 CCA

Notes: Fishing available in the Lee Valley, Lough Lein, Killarney and many other venues in Cork and Kerry. River and lake fishing available. Brown trout, rainbow trout, salmon and sea trout all in this area. I have captained and managed the irish team in world and euro championships also. I am two times national lake champion and have represented my provence in the national river championships. I am also the Irish rep to FIPS Mouche and actively involved in organising local and national competitions.

Address: Dromree, Macroom Co. Cork
Telephone: +353 (0)26 42184 Mobile: +353 (0)86 1713909
Email: dinnycronin@gmail.com

Tom Ankettle

Guided salmon, trout, sea trout, pike and bass fishing

Notes: Tom Ankettle offer guided salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout and sea trout fishing in the Cork / Kerry region. Accomodation can be arranged for visiting anglers. Tom has represented Ireland at the European Fly Fishing Championships, has been a past captain of the Irish Team and will captain them again at the World Championships in Norway in 2013. He has won All-Ireland Iinter-pro River Championships with Munster on six occasions. Basic fly fishing instruction is available if required.

Telephone: +353 (0)29 76258 Mobile: +353 (0)86 0827484
Email:l tankettell@yahoo.com