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Sea Angling Tours

Experience world-class sea angling in Blacksod Bay with Wild West Boat Tours, with over 30 years of angling expertise for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.

Sea Angling Tours Overview

Departure Point: Blacksod Bay
Boat: Fully Equipped Charter Boat
Duration: Approx 2 hours

Wild West Boat Tours has over 30 years of sea angling experience in Blacksod Bay, welcoming fishing parties from around the world. We cater for everyone, from first-time novices to highly experienced anglers, offering a professional and enjoyable fishing experience in one of Ireland’s richest fishing grounds.

This angling experience typically lasts approximately 2 hours, with longer trips of up to 6 hours available for private bookings. All rods and tackle are supplied on board. In good weather, we recommend bringing sun cream and a sun hat, while also being prepared for rain – this is the Wild Atlantic Way. If you feel unwell at any stage, please inform the skipper, who will be happy to assist.

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Angling Season

Our angling season runs from April to October, with private charters available throughout the season. Deep sea anglers have been visiting Blacksod Bay for over 50 years, with our boats being trusted for more than three decades.

Fish Species

Blacksod Bay offers an exceptional variety of species including Bass, Cod, Conger Eel, Flounder, Gurnard, Ling, Pollack, Ray, Skate, Tope, Wrasse, and two types of shark – Porbeagle and Blue Shark. If it swims, we can catch it.

Boats & Equipment

Our boats are fully equipped with radars, sounders, fish finders, and all rods and tackle are provided. Our experienced skippers have extensive local knowledge of fishing grounds and species, ensuring the best possible angling experience.

A Premier Sea Angling Experience

Whether you are chasing your first catch or targeting trophy fish, our sea angling tours deliver an authentic, expertly guided experience in the rich waters of Blacksod Bay.

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Our Visitors say
the Nicest Things

What a brilliant trip to Blacksod and the lighthouse today. It was a great visit out and to get to see the lighthouse and it’s history and more history about the area. The lighthouse is fascinating with how it works and the role of the weather station in WW2. The lobster was an unexpected bonus!! The boat trip was fantastic thanks to all for making such a wonderful family trip out and especially to Jed for skippering the boat and being great at making the day extra special for the kids!

Diana B

Had the most amazing boat trip today with Jed to Blacksod. Fantastic trip across the bay to to meet the wonderful character Jerry Sweeney who was a fountain of knowledge regarding this history of Blacksod. The kids had a ball, driving the boat was the highlight of their holiday. Will definitely book again when we are back in Achill.

Jackie B

Thanks for a lovely fishing trip this evening. Perfect weather conditions and we caught lots of Mackerel and a few Pollock. Jed was a great Captain who went out of his way to make sure we all caught some fish! I woud highly recommend doing a trip with Wild West Boat Tours!

Denise M

Absolutely fantastic experience from begining to end. The relaxed way in which the day was handled was underpinned by confident professional seamanship. highly recommended. the island itself was very interesting and a delight to visit. not to be missed.

Joseph M