| Location: |
Old Head is located south of Clew Bay near Kilsallagh town in Westport. |
| County: | Cork, Mayo |
| Fish: | Sea
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| Description: |
The water here contains a large selection of fish for sea anglers. From the rocks spinning is for Pollack, Coalfish and some Sea trout, with Mackerel and Garfish when in season. Float fishing is for Wrasse, while bottom fishing over sandy patches produces Plaice, Dab, Gurnard, Pouting, Dogfish, Bull Huss and some Ray and Conger. |
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| Season: | All year around, although the best time of year is between May to September. |
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| Methods: | Spinning and bottom fishing with Mackerel strips. |
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| Cost: | No cost for off-shore fishing. Boat charter varies between 200 Euro - 300 Euro per boat, suitable for 4-8 people. |
