Costello and Fermoyle Fisheries

Welcome to the Costello and Fermoyle Fisheries website. We are situated in the beautiful landscape of Connemara, in Co. Galway, in the romantic west of Ireland. We are a sea trout and salmon fishery, featured extensively in "A Man May Fish" by T.C. Kingsmill Moore, and offer anglers the chance to fish on the enchanting river that is the Casla. The Casla River system is located roughly 20 miles west of Galway City on the coast road, before the village of Costello. The main river (roughly 2 miles in length), is divided into 4 beats and lakes include Glennicmurrin, Muckinagh, Clonadoon, Rusheen, Fermoyle, Carrick, Clogher and Shanawona, all of which are connected by roughly 10 miles of river.

Fly fishing is the only form of angling allowed on the system. The following tips and pointers should also be noted:

• For traditional drift fishing by boat and river fishing, a single-handed 10' to 11'3" rods, loaded with a 6 or 7 weight floating line is ideal.
• Flies may be purchased at the fishery office: Bumbles, Black Pennels, Connemara Blacks and Bibios are the standard sea trout patterns.
• Dapping with natural or artificial Daddy Long Legs (Crane fly) is effective in August and September.
• Shrimp flies, Stoat tails and Hairy Marys all work well for salmon.
• The main river is generally accessible to fish, even in low water levels. With its extensive lake system, the fishery can fish well in both high and low water conditions.
• Wading is not necessary and wellington boots are sufficient. Waterproof clothing is a must.

To see the rest of the site, click on the images at the bottom of the page. Here are their explainations:

	No.	Image/Icon	What it represents
	1.		Start Page
	2.		Details of our prices
	3.		Details about our river and lakes
	4.		Latest news from the fishery
	5.		Directions to the fishery from Galway City
	6.		Derrough Cottage - Country House Accommodation
	7.		Book Your Fishing Trip On-Line Now !

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