Fishing with Fergus 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 Lower Road, Crosshaven, Pier is located opposite a pub called 'The Oa, Ireland

Fishing with Fergus 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
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Lower Road
Crosshaven, Ireland

Crosshaven has a fish with your name on it, so let Fishing with Fergus help you catch it! Captain Fergus will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of angling experience.

Around here it's common to catch Coalfish, Cod, Common Ling, Conger Eel, Dogfish, Gilt-head (Seabream), Gurnard, Haddock, Atlantic Mackerel, Pollock, Ray, European Seabass, and more with any luck.

For these species, you're likely to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.

Children are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Arvor 230AS sportfishing vessel with room for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.

Capt. Fergus has rods and reels for you. We hopefully will catch some mackerel, which we can use for live bait if required.
As of fishing season 2025, no fishing license is required. Some species like bass are restricted to 2 fish per angler.
It's always wise to bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is not allowed. There will be food and some light snacks for you on board.
Now, time to hit the water with Fishing with Fergus!

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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (23)

Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
First time fishing in Ireland 🇨🇮
Perfect
Perfect
+17

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Liam O'Shea
Liam O'Shea
5.0
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Best fishing experience ever!
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 20252 adults1 child
Fergus is a very experienced fisherman. The first time we dropped our fishing lines, we hauled in 4 mackerel each. Never caught as much mackerel but great to be able to catch a variety of different fish including Ballon Wrasse that we'd never seen before. Fergus is a great host and supplies sandwiches including his very own brown bread. For our break he brought us to Roberts cove a beautifully calm hidden gem to rest and have lunch. My teen son and daughter and myself would highly recommend Fergus' fishing experience.
Reported catch:
Pollock
Atlantic Mackerel
Conger Eel
1
Stephanie Michelson
Stephanie Michelson
5.0
Verified
Wonderful day, book with Fergus!
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on September 13, 20253 adults
Super easy to find, great communication leading up to date as well. Weather wasn't really on our side, but he took the time to get us out and make the best of it and made sure we caught fish! Nice lunch and tea was included and some history about the area was thrown in also. We hope to make it back again before he retires!
Reported catch:
Pollock
Dogfish
Atlantic Mackerel
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thanks Stephenie for the lovely review. I really appreciate it.
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Mikko Fritz
Mikko Fritz
5.0
Verified
First time fishing in Ireland 🇨🇮
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 20252 adults
We were very happy with the fishing tour and would book it again anytime. Fergus was really friendly and explained everything we wanted to know. We truly enjoyed the time on the boat as well as the conversations with him. Until next time! Best regards, Mikko & Juhani from Finland 🇫🇮
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Reported catch:
Dogfish
Atlantic Mackerel
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thanks Mikko for your review. Until we meet again. Tight lines.
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Christopher Barber
Christopher Barber
5.0
Verified
Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on September 30, 20252 adults
It was a cool day, we had fun, fishing with Fergus was quite an adventure, we caught, well i caught, sandsharks, they call them dog fish over here, and we chilled at the beach cove for a snack, it was pretty and chill and he brought his homemade banana nut bread... its so good .
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Reported catch:
Dogfish
Response from Captain
September 30, 2025
Thanks Christopher for the nice review. Until we meet again. I promise more fish next time round.
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Wendy Drennan
Wendy Drennan
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Fergus
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 20252 adults
Thanks so much Fergus for the half day fishing trip. You were fantastic at accommodating our needs, ensuring fish were caught, and being great company. Hopefully we'll see you in Australia one day. Highly recommend Fishing with Fergus!
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Response from Captain
May 28, 2025
Thanks Wendy I'm sure Francis will have a few words with his fishing mates back home about the mad conditions we fished in. It was fantastic for me to have an experienced fisherman on board. He was a great help with pulling the pots and anchor. Until we meet again. Fergus
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4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM)
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US $349
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
5
11
4
0
3
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2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (23)

Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
First time fishing in Ireland 🇨🇮
Perfect
Perfect
+17

All reviews (11)

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Showing 15 of 11 reviews
Liam O'Shea
Liam O'Shea
5.0
Verified
Best fishing experience ever!
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 20252 adults1 child
Fergus is a very experienced fisherman. The first time we dropped our fishing lines, we hauled in 4 mackerel each. Never caught as much mackerel but great to be able to catch a variety of different fish including Ballon Wrasse that we'd never seen before. Fergus is a great host and supplies sandwiches including his very own brown bread. For our break he brought us to Roberts cove a beautifully calm hidden gem to rest and have lunch. My teen son and daughter and myself would highly recommend Fergus' fishing experience.
Reported catch:
Pollock
Atlantic Mackerel
Conger Eel
1
Stephanie Michelson
Stephanie Michelson
5.0
Verified
Wonderful day, book with Fergus!
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on September 13, 20253 adults
Super easy to find, great communication leading up to date as well. Weather wasn't really on our side, but he took the time to get us out and make the best of it and made sure we caught fish! Nice lunch and tea was included and some history about the area was thrown in also. We hope to make it back again before he retires!
Reported catch:
Pollock
Dogfish
Atlantic Mackerel
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thanks Stephenie for the lovely review. I really appreciate it.
0
Mikko Fritz
Mikko Fritz
5.0
Verified
First time fishing in Ireland 🇨🇮
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 20252 adults
We were very happy with the fishing tour and would book it again anytime. Fergus was really friendly and explained everything we wanted to know. We truly enjoyed the time on the boat as well as the conversations with him. Until next time! Best regards, Mikko & Juhani from Finland 🇫🇮
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Dogfish
Atlantic Mackerel
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thanks Mikko for your review. Until we meet again. Tight lines.
0
Christopher Barber
Christopher Barber
5.0
Verified
Wet, rainy and choppy but still so much fun
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on September 30, 20252 adults
It was a cool day, we had fun, fishing with Fergus was quite an adventure, we caught, well i caught, sandsharks, they call them dog fish over here, and we chilled at the beach cove for a snack, it was pretty and chill and he brought his homemade banana nut bread... its so good .
Review media 0
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Dogfish
Response from Captain
September 30, 2025
Thanks Christopher for the nice review. Until we meet again. I promise more fish next time round.
0
Wendy Drennan
Wendy Drennan
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Fergus
4 Hour – Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 20252 adults
Thanks so much Fergus for the half day fishing trip. You were fantastic at accommodating our needs, ensuring fish were caught, and being great company. Hopefully we'll see you in Australia one day. Highly recommend Fishing with Fergus!
Review media 0
Response from Captain
May 28, 2025
Thanks Wendy I'm sure Francis will have a few words with his fishing mates back home about the mad conditions we fished in. It was fantastic for me to have an experienced fisherman on board. He was a great help with pulling the pots and anchor. Until we meet again. Fergus
0

FAQs about Fishing with Fergus

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Arvor
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Volkswagen
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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