Unlike in Scotland, you also have the freedom to enjoy Sunday fishing. Located on the unspoilt western edge of Europe, Ireland receives prolific runs of the much prized Atlantic salmon, and our marvellous variety of lakes, rivers and streams also offer every test to the skill and ingenuity of the trout angler. As you struggle out of your waders at the close of day, it is nice to know you can look forward to an evening among your own, in an atmosphere that is relaxed, friendly and welcoming. The Great Fishing Houses are twenty-one of the finest fishing establishments in Ireland. To be featured in this guide they have all met the most stringent standards and have the premises, the fishing, the facilities and the staff to offer a truly complete angler's holiday.
Accommodation ranges from homely guesthouses, to sporting hotels, or country mansions.
All are run, by people with a keen, personal interest in the sport or who have enthusiastic fishing specialists on their staff. Each house has access to superb fishing. Some offer private, exclusive waters, while others are located on the great free lakes of Ireland. Some restrict fishing to fly only while others permit a variety of methods. Good fishing requires the right conditions, but if nature is not being kind, you will find our atmosphere, warmth and cuisine more than compensate.