Bord Iascaigh Réigiúnach an Iarthuaiscirt
The North Western Region is, undoubtedly, one of Europe's top angling destinations and is considered by many as a salmon fishing paradise. The area also offers top class sea angling and also has some coarse fishing. The north western region is dominated the mighty River Moy which produces about 8,000 salmon to the rod annually.
As well as the Moy, the region has several other important fisheries which enjoy good runs salmon and sea trout. The region attracts salmon anglers from more than thirty countries worldwide each year. Its importance as a producer of salmon is underlined by the fact that more than 30% of Ireland’s total salmon catch is taken in the region. Salmon fisheries range from the beautiful Glencar Lough/Drumcliffe River system in Co. Sligo to the Burrishoole Fishery (Loughs Feagh and Furnace) near Newport in Co. Mayo.
Two of the great western lakes, Loughs Conn and Arrow, are also located in this region and both have long established reputations as producers of quality wild brown trout. In addition to these major fisheries, the region has numerous smaller lakes and rivers which offer a wide variety of fishing for trout. Some of these are stocked lakes but several hold stocks of small, wild trout. A number of small rivers e.g. some of the Moy tributaries, provide fishing for brown trout.
