Waterway

Location:

Portacloy is a small village with its shoreline located at Benwee Head near Broad Haven.

County: Mayo
Fish: Sea ()
Description:
Catch:Ray, Turbot, Flounder, Dogfish, Plaice, Dab, Gurnard, Wrasse, Mackerel, Coalfish & Pollack.

Spinning is used here from both piers when there is high water for Mackerel, Coalfish and Pollack. Bottom fishing is done from the inner pier for species of Ray, Turbot, Flounder, Dogfish, Plaice, Dab and Gurnard, whereas float fishing is for catching Wrasse.

Season:

All year around, although the best time of year is between May to September.

Methods:

Spinning and bottom fishing with Mackerel strips.

Cost: No cost for off-shore fishing. Boat charter varies between 200 Euro - 300 Euro per boat, suitable for 4-8 people.