Isle of Aran

Name: Isle of Aran
Address: Kilbaha, Ireland, Kilbaha
Price range: trips from US $464 to US $600
Rating: 5.0

5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Kilbaha, Ireland, Kilbaha, Ireland–

Isle of Aran

5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Kilbaha, Ireland

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Fishing Adventures Ireland and Skipper Séan invite you to explore the beautiful Loop Head Peninsula on the Wild Atlantic Way. The company operates out of Kilbaha, County Clare. That small fishing village is located just a mile from Loop Head lighthouse in a sheltered bay.

Your fishing trip will begin early in the morning. Skipper Séan will greet you with a warm welcome aboard the 'Lady Gwen II', a 33' Lochin boat. She is a spacious and comfortable craft, built in Rye Sussex. The Lady Gwen II was uphauled with the state of the art navigational and fish finding electronics by Simrad and Garmin.

The Lady Gwen II comes powered by a 265 HP Perkins engine. She is outfitted with rods and reels by the leading brands, such as Abu Garcia, Penn, and Shakespeare.

You will be fishing the reefs and sandy bottoms of the Shannon Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean, using a range of fishing techniques, such as drift fishing, jigging, and bottom fishing.

The list of your potential targets will include crème de la crème of the local waters. You will be able to get your hands on Cod, John Dory, Haddock, Conger Eel, Pollock, Ray, Skate, and Whiting to name a few. There are also a few octopuses around, along with Porbeagle, Tope, and Blue Sharks.

Fishing Adventures Ireland will provide you with gear and tackle, but you are welcome to bring your own.

The Lady Gwen II comes powered by a 265 HP Perkins engine. She is outfitted with rods and reels by the leading brands, such as Abu Garcia, Penn, and Shakespeare.

You will be fishing the reefs and sandy bottoms of the Shannon Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean, using a range of fishing techniques, such as drift fishing, jigging, and bottom fishing.

Fishing Adventures Ireland will provide you with gear and tackle, but you are welcome to bring your own.

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Child friendly

Popular features

Fishing license

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

Rating

5.0

14 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

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Colin Jarvis

Indiana, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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Sean puts you on the fish!!!

Half day trip on July 1, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

Scheduled the half day with Sean.  Was not disappointed. Even with some slightly rough seas we were on fish most of the time.  The clouds parted and we were greeted with beautiful blue sky and great fishing for the rest of the time.  The deck hand Paul was a great added bonus.  Full of great tales and helpful with the fishing.  10/10 would recommend to anyone in the area to book for a trip. Cheers.

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July 1, 2025

Delighted to have you all fishing 🎣 great family, and hoping to have you back sometime.
Regards Séan

Thomas Obanion

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2021

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2 trips

5.0

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Lots of fish and lots of stories

Half day trip on June 11, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Sean put us on the fish right away. My boys (20 and 10 y.o.) had a blast - it was the younger one's first time on a charter and he could not have enjoyed it more. We went home with a meal of fresh pollock and mackerel. Paul (deck hand) was a riot. He had a lot of funny stories and was very patient pulling fish and re-rigging lines. Thanks for a memorable time!

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Response from Captain

June 13, 2025

Thank's for the review, we enjoyed the trip with you all very much..
Séan

Josh Schweinsberg

Colorado, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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great trip

Half day trip on October 14, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

captain sean was amazing put us right on the fish.  my son was reeling them in 2 at a time. great trip great price. highly recommend 👌

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Response from Captain

October 14, 2025

great to take you all fishing Josh.  regards Séan 

Megan Douston

Maine, US

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Member since 2024

5.0

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A once in a lifetime experience!

Half day trip on November 21, 2024 • 2 adults

Fishing off the coast of Ireland was one of the most incredible experiences we've ever had—and a huge part of that experience was the captain and crew. Captain Séan and deck mate Paul were the most lovely people to sail with. So knowledgeable, friendly, and plenty of great stories and conversation! The scenery was gorgeous, and we got to fish in many locations along the coast. We can't recommend Captain Séan enough, he was an excellent communicator from the day we booked right through our adventure. 10/10, we will absolutely book again next time we're in Ireland!

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Response from Captain

November 24, 2024

Thank you Megan, great to have you both on board, and looking forward to seeing you again.
Séan

Jonathan Garvey

Ireland

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Member since 2023

5.0

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Full days fishing trip with captain Séan

Full Day Trip on June 23, 2023 • 2 adults

Although the weather wasn't exactly calm, Séan had great knowledge to be able to bring us were swell wasn't bad and the waters were slack. Every reef we were put over we caught fish from mackerel to dog spurs(not my favourite fish, but my young fella loved them. I think he believed it was haws he was catching. He even told Séan were gone need a bigger boat😂) the fish were plenty, lots of cod, pollock and ling. Caught one of the best cods of my life. The boat is very capable and well equipped. Rods and equipment and the advice is exceptional. Can't wait for our next trip very soon. Thanks Séan.

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Half day trip

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

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US $464

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $464

Entire boat: up to 6 people

Full Day Trip

2 Day Trip starts at 9:00 AM

Overnight stay, liveaboard

US $696

Entire boat: up to 8 people

US $696

Entire boat: up to 8 people

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Rating

5.0

14 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

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Colin Jarvis

Indiana, US

Member since 2025

5.0

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Sean puts you on the fish!!!

Half day trip on July 1, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

Scheduled the half day with Sean.  Was not disappointed. Even with some slightly rough seas we were on fish most of the time.  The clouds parted and we were greeted with beautiful blue sky and great fishing for the rest of the time.  The deck hand Paul was a great added bonus.  Full of great tales and helpful with the fishing.  10/10 would recommend to anyone in the area to book for a trip. Cheers.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 1, 2025

Delighted to have you all fishing 🎣 great family, and hoping to have you back sometime.
Regards Séan

Thomas Obanion

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2021

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Lots of fish and lots of stories

Half day trip on June 11, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Sean put us on the fish right away. My boys (20 and 10 y.o.) had a blast - it was the younger one's first time on a charter and he could not have enjoyed it more. We went home with a meal of fresh pollock and mackerel. Paul (deck hand) was a riot. He had a lot of funny stories and was very patient pulling fish and re-rigging lines. Thanks for a memorable time!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

June 13, 2025

Thank's for the review, we enjoyed the trip with you all very much..
Séan

Josh Schweinsberg

Colorado, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

great trip

Half day trip on October 14, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

captain sean was amazing put us right on the fish.  my son was reeling them in 2 at a time. great trip great price. highly recommend 👌

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 14, 2025

great to take you all fishing Josh.  regards Séan 

Megan Douston

Maine, US

Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

A once in a lifetime experience!

Half day trip on November 21, 2024 • 2 adults

Fishing off the coast of Ireland was one of the most incredible experiences we've ever had—and a huge part of that experience was the captain and crew. Captain Séan and deck mate Paul were the most lovely people to sail with. So knowledgeable, friendly, and plenty of great stories and conversation! The scenery was gorgeous, and we got to fish in many locations along the coast. We can't recommend Captain Séan enough, he was an excellent communicator from the day we booked right through our adventure. 10/10, we will absolutely book again next time we're in Ireland!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

November 24, 2024

Thank you Megan, great to have you both on board, and looking forward to seeing you again.
Séan

Jonathan Garvey

Ireland

Member since 2023

5.0

Verified

Full days fishing trip with captain Séan

Full Day Trip on June 23, 2023 • 2 adults

Although the weather wasn't exactly calm, Séan had great knowledge to be able to bring us were swell wasn't bad and the waters were slack. Every reef we were put over we caught fish from mackerel to dog spurs(not my favourite fish, but my young fella loved them. I think he believed it was haws he was catching. He even told Séan were gone need a bigger boat😂) the fish were plenty, lots of cod, pollock and ling. Caught one of the best cods of my life. The boat is very capable and well equipped. Rods and equipment and the advice is exceptional. Can't wait for our next trip very soon. Thanks Séan.

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Boat category

Sportfishing boats

Capacity

8 persons

Boat length

33 ft

Year built

1997

Restored in

2024

Boat manufacturer

Lochin

Boat type

Sportfishing

Engine model

Lochin 333

2 x 180HP

Max cruising speed

12 knots

Isle of Aran

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