What our fishing clients say
Go Fishing Ireland is always grateful to receive reviews and testimonials from our fishing adventures in Ireland. Here are some of the comments our customers have publicly posted in recent months.
“What an incredible day fishing we had with Chris , A fishing trip to remember forever , such a knowledgeable fisherman and the fish weren’t to bad either 🤪, can’t wait for our next trip with Chris”
Diana Debruyn, Co Meath, November 2025 – Review from Google 5/5
“All i can say is thanks so much Chris for a wonderful day pike fishing. It was excellent. My grandson Frankie was so eager to catch his first pike, and he wasn’t disappointed. He went on to catch 4 more just short of 1 metre,thanks to Chris’s expertise. Chris was so knowledgeable and passionate about his fishing and the chat and the craic was mighty.
Eamonn Hayden – Dublin, November 2025 – Review from Google 5/5
“Had a fantastic day on Lough Lene with Chris and my two sons. They both caught their first ever fish, plus another three each! Chris was so knowledgeable, and brilliant at explaining everything. A brilliant experience for all of us. Thanks Chris!”
Deborah O’Neill – Dublin, July 2025 – Review from Google 5/5
“I had an incredible and unforgettable experience on this fishing day! From start to finish, our guide Chris was knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about what he does. The equipment provided was top-notch, and safety was always a priority. We visited a stunning lough where my friend and I caught two large pike (97cm and 103cm). . I highly recommend, for anyone looking to enjoy a memorable fishing adventure!”
Ben Acres – Dublin, June 2025 – Review from Google 5/5
“I’ve been on quite a few trips with my boyfriend fishing with Chris and we both couldn’t recommend him enough. Chris is so knowledgeable and extremely friendly and helpful and has taught us both so much over the past fishing trips and has helped both us achieve our pb’s and becoming better anglers and always provided an amazing day of fishing no matter the weather”
Ciara Macc – Co. Meath, November 2024 – Review from Google 5/5
“Had a great fishing session with Chris today. The guy knows his stuff and he is good craic. Highly recommend him”
José Luis Padilla Padilla – Venezuela, October 2024 – Review from Google 5/5
“My partner is a fishing nut, so I reached out to Chris at Go Fishing Ireland to organise a fishing trip for his birthday. Chris took us out to a gorgeous lake and got us into some monster pike. It was the first time either of us caught pike and it was amazing. I’m not as much of an Angler as my partner, but I still had a blast. We will be booking with Go Fishing Ireland every time my partner’s in town for sure!”
Emma Walsh – Dublin, January 2024 – Review from Google 5/5
“Chris was great! I just went out with him this week, the second week of December for some Pike and it was the best day of fishing I’ve had! It was a calm day with lots of sun so difficult conditions for pike but we still managed to catch 7 on the day! We used a mixture of trawling with lures and casting and we were successful with both”
Anthony Martinez – Co. Meath, December 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Couldn’t recommend Chris any more highly. Had a great day out and caught some lovely fish. He has great knowledge of fishing and definitely great for anyone wanting to learn more of any aspects of fishing”
Cody Lynam – Co. Meath, October 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Thank you so much to Chris who lead us on an extremely enjoyable day out fishing on the lake. Chris was a very professional and competent guide and an absolute gentleman. From the get go he knew exactly what he was doing and where to find the fish. He taught us different methods and how to be an effective angler. We caught 3 different species and the rods were bending all day. If the fish are there, Chris will find them, and if they are biting you will be catching fish. I strongly recommend Chris’s experience and services to anyone from beginner to advanced angler, he really knows his stuff.”
Stephen Molloy – Co. Meath, August 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Had the opportunity to Fly fish with Chris while I visited Ireland. Had a great time and he taught me a lot of better techniques on the different ways to catch. Highly recommend!”
Bernice Silva– USA, May 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Myself and my daughter had a great day out with Chris ,it was her first time fishing and she really enjoyed herself catching a lot of different fish ,will definitely be booking another day out again.”
Adrian McGovern– Dublin, June 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Chris is an absolute gent and was great with the kids. Have been out twice with him for a days worth of fishing, and the kids had a ball. They learnt so much, and so did I! Will be out with Chris again in the near future”
Shane Burke– Co. Meath, November 2022 – Review from Google 5/5
“A really enjoyable day spent out in nature. It was my first time fishing and I got to learn the basic techniques and hear about the amazing hidden lives of the different fish in Lough Ramor . Thanks to Chris for sharing his deep knowledge of fish and our responsibility to them and their environment – a great day well spent 👍”
Michelle Boyle– Co. Cavan, Feb 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Excellent day of fishing with Chris. Boat and engine were in excellent condition, gear was all top stuff and the advice on how to improve catch rate was expertly delivered. Whether you’re looking for a fun day out to improve you’re fishing skills, Chris will provide you with excellent value for money.”
Craig Colley– Dublin, Feb 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Had a great fishing experience with Chris! He found the best places to fish. Accessible for elderly, with nice surroundings. And fishing from the traditional boat was a great success. With 2 nice size Pikes as result! Loved it! Chris was open to all questions and fixing all problems along the way. Super”
Marlinde Nieland– The Netherlands, May 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Offered a day of fishing to my father and he had his best fishing experience ever! I went with them and actually enjoyed the day as much as my father (even more since I caught the biggest pike of the day ahah).
Although I am not crazy about fishing myself, Chris really passed on his passion. He is a brilliant teacher, I learned so many things about fishing but also the lake and environment we were in.
You can’t go wrong if you are looking to spend a day or more fishing with Chris!”
Kévin Meniel – France, May 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Took up fishing over a year ago for the first time and have been guided very well since discovering Chris and his service. Chris has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in all types of fishing disciplines, locations for fishing and equipment needed for fishing. Always an enjoyable day out on the lakes with the boat and equipment supplied”
Ian Mulvey Dublin, September 2025 – Review from Google 5/5
“Chris was an amazing guide!! Can’t recommend learning to fly-cast with him enough. After an hour or so of instruction, I was confident enough to begin casting from the boat and ended up hooking my first fish by the end of the day. Great instructor and great guy to spend a day fishing with!”
Balthazar Merrin – New York, July 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“I met Chris Barry after I had been gifted a voucher for Go Fishing Ireland. He is based near Navan, and the waters of the River Boyne. I chose to have a fly casting session as an improver. Chris is a great guy, relaxed, knowledgeable and of course very patient! He assessed my skills, and tailored the session accordingly. I left feeling I had learned a great deal more than I had expected to. The entire process was productive, supportive and most enjoyable. I heartily recommend him to you”
David Walker – Dublin, May 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Chris was amazing, conscientious, very generous and knowledgeable. Plus he is great with kids! Can’t recommend him enough!”
Maurice Pitesky – California, July 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“Excellent experience out with Chris from Go Fishing Ireland. Took out myself and the 7 and 12 year old. Learned all the basics while keeping it fun for the kids. From smaller fish caught on the bank to larger fish caught in the boat. Would highly recommend.”
Brian Cavanagh– Dublin, April 2023 – Review from Google 5/5
“It was an unforgettable experience, I will repeat it very soon with my friends. The service is impeccable, Chris Barry provides the comfortable boat and his best fishing equipment (in addition to the life jacket, very important for safety) and offers his sympathy and his great fishing experience. Chris knows the lake like the back of his hand and knows how to best direct the fishing action taking into account the needs of the guest fisherman and his way of fishing, guiding him and teaching him the best techniques and rigs. In the day spent with him, even if the weather conditions and the season weren’t the best, I managed to catch eight splendid big pikes and many others attacked my lures. I think it’s impossible not to fish when fishing with Chris. Finally, the tradition that is on his boat was fantastic, a really nice idea. Greetings from Italy, see you soon!”
Antonio Turco – Rome, June 2023 – Review from Google 5/5