Europe and North Mayo is undoubtedly a game anglers and sea anglers
paradise. The waters around the Barony of Erris and Achill, with miles of
coastline and variety of rivers and lakes in tranquil surroundings, holds
a number of records for the varieties of fish caught.
With over thirty-nine varieties of fish known to inhabit the waters off
the shores of the Barony of Erris, the sea-angler is rewarded with the
best all-round sea angling waters in Ireland. Béal an Mhuirthead is
possibly one of the best all-round sea angling centre in Ireland. Its
wonderful sheltered waters, with Blacksod Bay to the South and
Broad Haven Bay to the North acts as a base for charter boat fishing
operators with several approved boats to choose from. The many
islands in Clew Bay offer shelter from winds and make the sea
angling experience extremely pleasant in Achill. The north of Achill
Island also faces Blacksod, and it too is a delight for anglers, offering
shark fishing.
region with full or half-day hire with excellent, helpful skippers
available. A tackle and bait shop in Belmullet carries a full range.