Fishing the famous Costelloe salmon river and the even more famous Fermoyle sea trout lakes means fly only; for one week we have the exclusive rights to fish these waters. The river, which flows directly into the sea, is divided into 4 beats; in addition we can fish two sea trout lakes; a maximum of 8 rods are allowed.

You will stay in a new, beautiful and spacious B&B House, which accommodates up to 8 people  in comfort and is situated close to the waters. Geraldine, the manager of the house, will make your stay a memorable one.

The system begins where the Screebe River enters the sea. Following is a beautiful stretch of water up to Glencoe Butt, then a lake and Derryvoniff Pool, followed by another stretch of river which goes up to Screebe Lake. At the upper end lies the Salmon Pool and beautiful little river which leads up to the hatchery and to the next lake with the famous Lady Pool at its upper end. And finally there is a long stretch of river which leads up to the spawning grounds. All these waters are situated close around Screebe House; easy to walk along and easy to fish. Wading is not necessary and we fish with single handed fly rods only.

In the Screebe system we catch atlantic salmon of more then 20 pounds; most of the fish however weigh up to 10 pounds, but the average fish is much heavier than in many other salmon systems of Ireland, in 2002 around 9 pounds. In the same waters you will not only catch sea trout, but also brown trout with a weight of up to 7 pounds. Screebe has another lake, which has been stocked with small brown trout for years. Stocks are very good and to catch a couple of these beauties in a morning or in an afternoon session is common. The salmon and all the trophy trout you catch are yours; we release the sea trout.

You need a one handed 7 to 8 weight fly rod and a decent fly reel which can store backing and an WF 8 I line (a must). In addition a second reel with backing and a WF 6 F line or even better a WF 8 F. And finally a couple of salmon leaders, mud, a pair of pliers, a priest and the right salmon flies.

This historic house, built around 1870 by rich Englishmen, is situated right on the seashore in Kilkerian Bay and - one hundred years ago - has been the summer residence of the vice-king of England, Lord Dudley. The house has 9 rooms only, every one of them carefully renovated up to date and fitted with the finest antique furniture. The number of staff is higher than the number of guests; you are looked after in a very warm and personal way. The meals are excellent; Trevor Down has been cooking for us for the 4th year now. The breakfast- and lunch-buffets offer an enormous selection of the freshest delicacies and the dinner with several courses is excellent; even a lobster dinner is part of our standard.

Non fishing partners are very welcome and the ladies will feel comfortable in our cultured ambience. The cities of Galway, Roundstone, Clifden, Cong and Westport are close by, so are the Aran Islands. And there are many historical and Celtic sites in the area. Within an hours drive, golfer will find 10 beautiful golf courses, where everyone is allowed to play, even without a handicap. On request we will organise a golf teacher.

Our salmon fly fishing weeks are held in a very personal manner. The number of fishing guests in each week is around 8. With non fishing partners and with Heidi and Hans-Ruedi Hebeisen there are usually between 12 and 16 people sitting around a big table; with this number of people the house is full and the good salmon pools are occupied. During the three weeks we have the exclusive rights to fish the salmon system. Heidi and HRH will join you for all meals, give advice and will improve your casting technique on request. They will demonstrate the best salmon techniques on the different pools and the right behaviour on the water. Main point: Hunting the fish.

They are happy to show you everything in Screebe.

We look forward to your registration: