There is great fresh water angling to be had both
locally on the Peninsula, and in the vicinity of Clifden - mostly for
fine brown trout.
On the Peninsula itself, most anglers feel no need to
have an official permit, but do be aware that in accessing angling lakes
you may be crossing private land; so be sensitive about this, and ask
if in doubt! You can try Aughrus Lake, and on Courhoor Lough (behind
Cleggan, accessed via the 'Green Road' - ask a local for directions).
Off the Peninsula, there are plenty of fine fresh
water angling spots, but BE AWARE THAT YOU NEED A PERMIT!!! The angling
is managed by Clifden Trout Anglers, and if you scroll to the very bottom of this page,
you can download and print out a map giving locations and information.
Otherwise, you can obtain copies - AND BUY PERMITS - from that excellent
shop, STANLEYS, in the centre of Clifden
town. Stanleys shop sells, in addition to a wide and fabulous range of
indoor and outdoor clothing and footwear, a great range of sea and fresh
water angling gear, including many flies, worms, and other necessaries.
They are also very knowledgeable and will provide you with advice if
they have time. BUT....BE AWARE THAT STANLEYS IS NOT AN INFORMATION CENTRE FOR ANGLING, BUT A THRIVING BUSINESS. DO
NOT EXPECT THE STAFF THERE TO STAND FOR HOURS GIVING YOU ADVICE, WHEN
THERE ARE CUSTOMERS IN THE SHOP LOOKING FOR ATTENTION AND ACTUALLY
WANTING TO BUY SOMETHING!!!!! Otherwise, though, you will find that they are friendly and helpful to everybody - we know: we've been there and asked them some pretty stupid questions about fishing.....
