Hiring a boat for sea Angling trips
Local Boat charters
Geraghty Charters Web: www.geraghtycharters.com
Geraghty Charters have been operational since 1993 and have a wealth of knowledge of the sea and the local area. Their skippers are experienced and look after their passengers. Geraghty Charters provide everything needed for a great days fishing.
Evening Angling - 2 hours.
This trip departs from Dugort Pier, 400m past the Strand Hotel, Achill Island.
Payment will be taken at the boat on completion of the trip, you may pay by card or cash.
Please allow plenty of time to reach the harbour as there can be a lot of agricultural machinery and tourists on main roads in the summer months.
Ensure you arrive at the harbour at least 15 minutes before departure.
If you are running late please call us as we may be able to wait a short while.
If you fail to arrive on time without contacting us your charter may be gone and you will still be charged for the trip.
Full day hire available too, booking in advance advised. Private hire full day €500
In the interest of safety it may be necessary to cancel or cut a trip or tour short at very quick notice.
We reserve the right to cancel trips at short notice.
Early booking is essential as space is limited. Tel:086 2695851 for more details.
Belmullet Boat Charters Web: belmulletboatcharters.wordpress.com
Enjoy the experience of Blacksod Bay. Take in the magical views of the picturesque village of Surgeview and the Islands of Inishkea, Blackrock, Duvillaun Beag & Mór, Geachta and Léim ar Reithe and have the chance of catching over 36 species of fish common in Belmullet waters. Our sea angling trips are suitable for both beginners or experienced anglers.
Half Day Sea Angling Departure from Blacksod / Achill. Recommended for all levels of experience. Fishing rods provided and one set of gear. Half Day Sea Angling Trips of 2-5 hours.
Inishkea Catch & Cook Recommended for all levels of experience. Departure from Blacksod / Achill. Go fishing for 1+ hours. Fishing rods provided and one set of gear. Travel to Inishkea following a spot of fishing.
Full Day Sea Angling Recommended for experienced. Departure from Blacksod / Achill. Full Day Sea Angling Trips of 5+ hours. Fishing rods provided and one set of gear.
Booking is essential. Tel:086 83 65983 for more details.
Clew Bay Charters Web: www.clewbaycharters.com
Newport Co.Mayo
Come aboard Whitewater II, A 38ft chartered angling boat with 420hp and ample deck space. White Water II is fully insured and is licensed by the Department of Marine and is fully equipped with all the latest navigation and safety equipment and 2 crew. The boat is available for hire seven days a week for the season March to October.
Groups of up to 12 persons and Anglers of all levels from beginners to experienced are catered for. White Water II also operates evening tours. These tours are ideal for families and younger anglers.
Full Day Hire. All levels catered for.
Rods supplied and terminal tackle available to purchase on board.
7 to 8 hours.
Full day hire is €500 to €600
Half Day Hire. All levels catered for.
Rods supplied and terminal tackle available to purchase on board.
All weather fishing.
Three and a half hours.
Half day hire is €350
Tel:086 3884425 for more details.
Sea Angling on Achill Island obviously has its highs and lows, just like the tide! If you are planning a trip then you can now check the Achill tide table and plan your trip to suit your needs. The RNLI has a great detailed site that gives good advice on what to do to prepare on a sea fishing trip, Take a look
If you find any of these guides to fishing on Achill Island helpful then please just drop us a message on our Facebook page. We would also love to hear all about your own ventures whilst fishing Achill and especially recent catch reports. This site is not funded and is created for anglers by anglers so please try to help us with support and reports. We truly appreciate your input.
