Cork Harbour is one of the biggest natural harbours in the world. It offers sheltered fishing in all but the strongest winds and there is a wealth of species that can be found inside the harbour. During small boat competitions, nearly all of the species can be caught within the safety of the harbour. There is something for every type of sea angler – specimens are common and there are several Irish records that have been caught here. During 2006, specimen bass, blonde ray, gilthead bream, golden gray mullet lesser spotted dogfish, red gurnard, thick lipped mullet and plaice were all caught and recorded in the Irish Specimen Fish Committee’s 2006 report. Charter boats working outside the harbour capture specimen coal fish, conger, cod, ling, pollack and wreck fish every year. Fishing in Cobh in one of the most natural harbours in the world. Great Sea Angling from marks such as the Smiths Rock, Daunt Rock, Aud, Power Head, Pollack Buoy, BaIIywilliam Rock, and many more. Since it is influenced by current from the warm Gulf Stream – unusual species are frequently caught in Cork Harbour – just ask the anglers who fish the annual Small Boat Competition at Trabolgan – most years you would need to catch over 25 species in three days to be in with a chance of winning.
Tags: Bass Fishing, Cobh Shore Angling, Cork Harbour, Small Boats, Warrior Boat
