Ireland Fishing: Causeway Coast Package

Fish on some of the best salmon and trout rivers in all of Ireland

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The Area

The North Coast of Ireland is an area of outstanding natural beauty with breaktaking coastal scenery. There are fantastic sandy beaches at Portrush, Castlerock, Benone and Whitepark Bay all within easy reach. Visit the world famous Giants Causeway where the mythical giant Finn MacCool fashioned his intricate hexagonal columns from basalt. Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, and of course the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world at Bushmills are all a must to visit. The area is also very well known for its golf courses from Royal Portrush to many smaller but demanding links type courses. Other activities include horse riding, the excellent shopping in Coleraine and Derry City and not to be forgotten, the many friendly and high quality pubs and restaurants.

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The Fishing

The outstandingly beautiful Causeway Coast can offer the angler some excellent Ireland fishing for a variety of fish species at very different venues. Highly prized Atlantic salmon can be caught from the prime beats of the lower River Bann as well as from some smaller rivers like the Roe, the Agivey and the River Bush where the famous Irish whiskey is made.

There is also extremely good wild brown trout fishing on these rivers especially the Bann and the Agivey. There are four major tributaries, all of which are ideal game fish habitat; the Clady River, Agivey River, Macosquin River, and Ballymoney River, all but the latter joining from the west, having risen in the Sperrin mountains.

The lower River Bann is very important in an Ireland fishing context as a salmonid river, with historic catch statistics of over 20,000 salmon per annum taken by nets and traps until the mid-20th century. It still remains important as an angling river with between 1,500 to 2,000 salmon caught on the rod each year.

There are four main lower River Bann beats which give the angler an excellent chance of catching salmon and trout. These are:

• Carnroe: This is one of the premier angling beats in Ireland. Fish congregate in low water conditions and provide a superb angling opportunity. Carnroe is limited to eight anglers per day and has a 10 year average of over 1,000 per year. It has some excellent fly water as well as areas for spinning and bait fishing. This beat is heavily booked and so rods are limited.
• Portna: Portna has earned a good reputation as a salmon beat and is divided into two parts. The upper beat has fast flowing water , which is wadeable with caution and fly fishing is the main method. The lower part has slower flowing water but still offers excellent fly water.
• Culiff Rock: This is a beautiful fast flowing stretch of the river where spinning and bait fishing are also allowed. The beat is an excellent trout fishery throughout the season but is also a plentiful salmon fishery from June to September.
• Movanagher: This beat is primarily a trout fishery but is super fly water and it produces a good number of salmon. Single handed rods can be used and the water is wadeable with care.

To add an extra dimension there is also superb fishing to be had on the estuary systems and in the sea for hard fighting sea trout, bass and mullet – the bonefish of the north. We are fortunate to have qualified and insured guides that have put in hundreds of angling hours to know the best marks where these fish can be caught on the fly at all the various stages of the tide.

We can also provide fantastic rainbow trout fishing at two locations, Moorebrook Lodge and Stone Falls Specimen Trout Fishery. Moorbrook Lodge Trout Fishery is owned and managed by William and Stephanie Holmes since 1998. Both are highly experienced in game fishery with William being a qualified instructor. Moorbrook is set in 20 acres of unspoilt countryside with panoramic views along the famous Causeway Coast and over to Scotland. Moorbrook prides itself on being a very friendly fishery and always has a member of staff on hand with hints and tips on what fly/tactics are being effective, newcomers will always feel comfortable and welcome. Stone Falls Specimen Trout Fishery and School of Fly-fishing is the first Specimen Trout Fishery in Ireland and the only one providing wheelbarrows to transport the catch! Rod numbers are limited to five rods per day giving the angler peace, space and tranquillity to stalk the fish of a lifetime.

In summary, WhereWiseMenFish® is pleased to offer three fishing packages on the Irish Causeway Coast as follows:

1. A Family Package. This package offers fishing and instruction for all the family. This can be tailored according to age and experience and for as few or as many of the family who want to fish. Included in this package we can organise to target trout or salmon as well as some interesting sea fishing from boat or shore. We can also organise horse riding, golf or a visit to Bushmills Distillery but would thoroughly recommend a couple of day’s sight seeing. Accommodation would be arranged at the Bushtown Hotel in Coleraine and the price will vary according to your requirements. For this package a hire car would be essential but we will supply you with a good quality map showing all the must see sights.
2. A Couple’s Luxury Long Weekend Package. You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the Bushtown Hotel where you will enjoy superb food and accommodation. If both of you fish then we can arrange some excellent fishing for both trout and salmon on the famous Bann beats (such as the famous Carnroe beat) as well as fishing for bass, sea trout and mullet on the estuary. If only one partner fishes we would recommend two half days fishing and your partner would spend time getting pampered in the luxury spa or shopping in Coleraine. Prices will vary according to your requirements.
3. A Couple’s Luxury Long Weekend Package. You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the Bushtown Hotel where you will enjoy superb food and accommodation. If both of you fish then we can arrange some excellent fishing for both trout and salmon on the famous Bann beats (such as the famous Carnroe beat) as well as fishing for bass, sea trout and mullet on the estuary. If only one partner fishes we would recommend two half days fishing and your partner would spend time getting pampered in the luxury spa or shopping in Coleraine. Prices will vary according to your requirements.

The Hotel

The Bushtown House Hotel

The Bushtown House Hotel and Country Club is set amidst mature woodland on the outskirts of the university town of Coleraine and is located beside the beautiful Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens.

Originally a thatched country cottage it has evolved over the years to the ‘Bushtown House’ of today, a modern three star hotel, which has adapted comfort and elegance to the legacy and charm of that original thatched cottage.

The hotel has 39 comfortable en suite bedrooms. It also has a leisure complex with an indoor heated pool, state of the art fitness suite and a Jacuzzi and Sauna area.

Best Times to Go

Fishing is excellent throughout the season. However, for salmon the prime months on the Lower Bann are July to September. The Carnroe beat fishes particularly well in July and gets a large grisle run.

If you would prefer to speak to us directly regarding a trip to Ireland, please contact us at the following:

United Kingdom Office:
Justin Maxwell-Stuart
Mobile: +44 (0)7711 519 857
Fax: +44 (0)20 7352 0942
justin@wherewisemenfish.com

United States Office:

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Telephone: 646 797 2945
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