Angling & Boat Trips

The Donegal Bay area has a long maritime tradition and while the commercial fishing industry has gone into decline, there are still plenty of opportunities for sea anglers to catch some prize fish.

Donegal Bay and the coastline below the sea cliffs at Slieve League offer unforgettable boat trip experiences in terms of scenery and wildlife. Dolpins also regularly visit Donegal Bay during the summer months.

Donegal Bay Waterbus

Based at the Pier in Donegal Town, the Waterbus offers a leisurely 80 minute cruise through the sheltered inlets and wooded islands of Donegal Bay with a guided commentary, music, entertainment and a licensed bar provided. The large seal colony and St. Ernan’s Isle are two of the most popular attractions to see from the Waterbus.
E: info@donegalbaywaterbus.com
W: www.donegalbaywaterbus.com
T: +353 74 9723666

Donegal Bay Charters

The skipper of the ‘Donna-Marie’, Paul Ricketts, is licensed to carry 12 people plus crew and offers boat hire for the Donegal Bay area. Paul caters for leisure fishing, sight-seeing and full day diving and half day tours.
Operates: April to October
W: www.donegalbaycharters.com
T: +353 86 6096035

Killybegs Angling Charter

The skipper Brian Mc Gilloway Snr. has over 30 years experience in charter angling and is based at the Blackrock Pier in Killybegs. Brian offers full or half day game fishing trips for conger, brill, cod and even blue fin tuna.
Operates: April to October
E: brian@killybegsangling.com
W: www.killybegsangling.com
T: +353 87 2200982

Nuala Star Teelin

Skipper Paddy Byrne offers sightseeing trips to Bunglas Cliffs and Slieve League, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, over 600 metres (1972 feet). You can get in close to the shore and appreciate these spectacular sights. Paddy also offers sea angling and full day diving and half day trips.
Operates: April to October
E: paddy.byrne@nualastarteelin.com
W: www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com
T: +353 87 6284688

Rathmullan Charters

The skipper Niall Doherty specialises in shipwreck, reef, tope and shark fishing and also provides sightseeing and corporate trips and cruises.
Operates: April to October
E: rathmullancharters@eircom.net
W: www.rathmullancharters.com
T: +353 74 9158129 / +353 87 0507464

Lady of the Lake Cruiser

The luxurious tour boat, ‘The Lady of the Lake’, based at the Manor House Hotel, Killadeas, County Fermanagh, is an ideal way to see and hear about beautiful Lough Erne and its history. ‘The Lady of the Lake’ has full on-board dining and bar facilities, complemented by an on-board guide. Available for private hire, for groups, corporate events and dinner cruises.
W: www.manorhousecountryhotel.com
T: +44 28 68622200