Fishing near Swinford, Co. Mayo

Swinford sits in County Mayo on a tributary of the River Moy, one of Ireland's most celebrated salmon rivers. The town is a base for anglers targeting the Moy's salmon and trout runs, and the nearby Callow Lakes are known locally for excellent brown trout fishing. The East Mayo Anglers' Association manages over 22 km of prime Moy water in this area, drawing visitors from across the world.

Top waters to fish near Swinford

Species & education

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Common Bream

Abramis brama

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

Common Gudgeon

Gobio gobio

Eurasian Minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Common Roach

Rutilus rutilus

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Angler

Lophius piscatorius

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

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