Sea fishing Donegal coast: Mackerel, shark & deep sea catch

What makes offshore fishing different from the pier: you're on the boat where the fish are.

Private sea fishing trip in Donegal Bay with an experienced skipper who tailors the day to your angling skill level. You fish for mackerel, shark, ling, cod, plaice, whiting, conger, dogfish, brill, pollack, turbot, sole and skate using supplied rods and tackle. The boat carries modern navigation and safety gear and handles Atlantic weather. Choose between a half-day or full-day outing. Both include private transportation to the boat.

The experience

The skipper meets you and takes you out into Donegal Bay to fish the grounds they know hold mackerel, shark, ling and the dozen other species that move through these waters. You cast from the boat itself, not from a crowded shore, which means you're fishing where the fish actually are. The trip is built around your experience level, so whether you've fished before or you're casting for the first time, the skipper adjusts what you're targeting and how. All rods, tackle and safety equipment come with you. The boat is equipped with modern navigation aids and is built to handle rough sea conditions safely.

A half-day trip runs about four hours on the water. A full day runs eight hours. Private transportation gets you to the boat, and the skipper handles the navigation and the knowledge of where to fish. You do the casting, the reeling and the work of landing what bites. Life jackets are required when you're on or near the water.

What’s included

• Private transportation to the boat.
• fishing rods and tackle supplied.
• skipper's knowledge of the grounds and the species running.
• modern navigation and safety equipment on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half day fishingGuide in English · 10:00 and 14:00Sea fishing option for a half day

Full day fishingGuide in English · 10:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ireland Wild Escapes

Is this one for you?Book the half-day if you want to test offshore fishing without committing a full day, or the full-day option if you're serious about the catch and the time on the water. Either way, you're fishing from a boat in open water with someone who knows where the fish are, not casting from a crowded shore hoping they swim close enough to reach.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I actually catch in Donegal Bay?

Mackerel, shark, ling, cod, plaice, whiting, conger, dogfish, brill, pollack, turbot, sole and skate all move through these waters. The skipper knows which species are running and adjusts the trip to target what's biting on the day you go.

Do I need fishing experience to book this trip?

No. The skipper tailors each trip to your sea angling experience, so beginners and experienced anglers both fish the same boat. The gear and the guidance adjust to what you've done before.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day options?

Half-day fishing runs about four hours on the water. Full-day runs eight hours. Both include the skipper, the boat, all tackle and rods, and private transportation to the departure point. Choose the length that fits your schedule and how much time you want to spend casting.

Is the boat safe in rough Atlantic weather?

The boat is built to handle all weather and sea conditions safely and swiftly, with modern navigation aids and full safety equipment on board. Life jackets are required when you're on or near the water.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear layers and waterproof clothing. You're on the Atlantic and the weather changes fast. Bring sunscreen and a hat. The skipper supplies all fishing gear, rods and tackle. Life jackets are provided and required.