Learn to fish in Ireland

lovely brown trout from Lough Ree

Fly fishing lessons and fishing trips in Ireland’s east

If you’ve ever wondered what fishing was all about, how to get started or where to go fishing near you, we’re here to help.

What We Do


Fly Fishing lessons

Guided fishing trips

Learn to fish in Ireland | Catch bigger fish | For all levels of fishing experience

large Irish pike from the lough 113cms - Go Fishing Ireland

Our mission is to get you fishing successfully and confidently. We want you to learn all the essential skills and the watercraft needed to catch big fish regularly.

Family fishing lessons

Let’s go fishing!

There has never been a better time to learn to fish in Ireland. We’re passionate about what we do and want to share our knowledge and experience with you.

We’ll take the mystery out of fishing and show you how to get started, where to go and how to catch big fish.

Ireland is filled with beautiful lakes, rivers and canals. All teeming with hard fighting fish and waiting for you to explore.

  • Become a successful angler
  • Enjoy the great outdoors
  • Discover beautiful places

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“such a good instructor”

Its immediately apparent that Chris lives and breathes fishing.  He’s such a good instructor and knows all the tricks to catching big fish.  Without hesitation I would recommend Chris as an instructor to anyone

Athena, Switzerland

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“caught some lovely fish”

Couldn’t recommend Chris any more highly. Had a great day out and caught some lovely fish.

Cody, Dublin

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“I learned so many things”

He is a brilliant teacher, I learned so many things about fishing but also the lake and environment we were in

Kévin, France

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Early season fly fishing on the river

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