Fishing.

Healys is situated on the shores of Lough Cullen / Conn and beside the world renowned River Moy. Boasts as the best Salmon River in Europe. Both lakes are world renowned for wild Salmon, Brown Trout, Pike and Perch Fishing.

Fish caught during "the Healy Cup" - 2003

Fish caught during "The Healy Cup" - 2003
     

The fishing on Lough Cullen / Conn is free and we have access to boats & ghillies on both lakes. From the first spring salmon in March, action can be found right through the fishing season to October.

 
"The Healy Cup" - 2002
  
 
In May 1999 we saw the launch of the Healy Cup which was a great success and this is an annual event, held on the third Sunday of May, each year. All participants are almost guaranteed a prize, even with no fish (fun day). All are welcome.

Fishing Season, Salmon from 1st of February to 30th of September and Trout from 15th of February to 10th of October. Salmon Licences available at Hotel. For the Fisherman/woman we provide packed lunches.

Fishing events hosted by Healys
Event Date Species
The Healy Cup 23rd May Fly fishing for Trout
The Kingdom of Conn Cup 12th September Fly fishing for Trout
The Healy Cup 12th September Pike fishing

 

(1) We have a small range of fishing tackle for sale in the Hotel.
(2) Experienced Ghillies are on hand and fishing tuition is available.
(3) River Fishing is also widely available in the area with the Gem in the Crown - The World renowned River Moy.  
(4) Sea Fishing , Killala , Ballina and Westport all about 30 minutes away, approved Bord Fáilte charter boats available.

Examples of Reported Catches from last Season*

River Moy, Foxford (5 mins from Hotel)
On the week ending 27th July 2003, 1,053 Salmon were reported caught for the last two weeks.
        The heaviest fish:

Peter Wilson, Dublin
James Curran, Donegal.
Peter Lynch, Kildare.
Nicky Flood, Mullingar.
Diarmud Magner, Bangor Erris.
Peter Cleere, Dublin.


- 3 fish
- 3 fish
- 3 fish
- 3 fish
- 3 fish

- 8 lbs
- Best 6.62 lbs
- Best 6.4 lbs
- Best 5.7 lbs
- Best 5.25 lbs
- Best 5 lbs


Lough Beltra (30 mins from Hotel)
On the week ending 25th May 2003, 20 Salmon were reported caught.
   The heaviest fish:
 Sean Downes, Mullingar

 - 1st fish
- 2nd fish 		- 14 lbs
- 10.5 lbs
  Phil Hanley - 2 fish - Best 12 lbs

Lough Conn (adjacent to Hotel)
On the week ending 27th July 2003, 80 Trout were reported caught.
 The heaviest Trout:
 David Dinsmore, Laherdane   3.5 lbs
  Also had 7 other fish over 2 days mainly on the "Royal Wulff" and "Klinkhammers".
  John Walsh & Joe Quinn had 20 trout between them, mainly on "Sedge Pattern".
   
*Data courtesy of The North Western Fisheries Board- based in Ballina

 

Fishing in the locality :

The world famous Ridgepool in Ballina, is "one of the best Salmon Pools in Europe"
and is located just 15 minutes from Healys.

Location      Species Distance
Lough Cullen & Lough Conn Fishing Free Salmon, Wild Brown Trout, Perch and Pike Immediate
River Moy, Foxford Permits can be arranged Wild Salmon 5 mins
Lough Mask and Carra Fishing Free Wild brown Trout 30 mins
Ballinlough Permits can be arranged Rainbow Trout 30 mins
Lough Beltra Permits can be arranged Wild Salmon 30 mins
Lough Corrib Fishing Free Wild Brown Trout/Salmon 50 mins
Lough Derryhick/Levally Fishing Free Pike fishing 5 mins
Moy Estuary (Ballina) Permits can be arranged Saltwater fly fishing 30 mins
Clew Bay and Killala Bay Boat hire
can be arranged		 Sea Fishing 30 mins.
Blacksod Bay Boat hire
can be arranged		 Sea Fishing 50 mins

 


Salmon and Trout fishing is free on Lake and some rivers but you do require a State Licence to fish for Salmon.
On most rivers fishing for Salmon you require a permit, which can be arranged by the Hotel.

 

Lake boat hire for Lough Cullen & Lough Conn
Boat Hire
: €30
  Boat & Engine : €60
  Boat, Engine & Ghillie : €130
  Ghillie - day : €60
The above prices are based on a daily rate.


Large parties may be catered for and rates are negotiable for boat hire.
Catch & Release optional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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