Pontoon Bridge Hotel

Pontoon Bridge Hotel

The River MoyThis is one of Ireland’s premier salmon fisheries and is, undoubtedly, Ireland’s most prolific salmon river. Three seasons ago, the Moy produced 12,035 salmon to rod and line and the annual catch reported over the last ten years has been 7,660 salmon per year. The Pontoon Bridge Hotel has a great team of ghillies (guides) who can bring you fishing on any of the 15 separate fisheries spanning the 35 miles plus of salmon-rich waters. You can choose to fish some of the best private beats on the Moy (limited number of rods) or try the association waters which allows you great flexibility during your fishing trip. The hotel arranges everything.

Lough Conn & Cullin

These twin lakes are two of Ireland’s top wild brown trout lough fisheries with areas of 14,000 and 2,000 respectively. Both lakes are noted by fly fishers for their free-rising trout and are favourite venues for anglers from all over the world. The ‘on the spot’ location of Pontoon Bridge Hotel is unrivalled, with guests literally able to cast their fly line from their bedroom window.Loughs Mask, Carra, Corrib, Beltra, Carramore and Furnace are all within 30-45 minutes drive of Pontoon Bridge Hotel, making options for fishing endless.

The Venue

The Pontoon Bridge Hotel has had a tradition in fishing since 1890 and is regarded as one of the finest fishing establishments in Europe. Its location (literally) on the shores of Lough Conn and Cullin makes it an ‘Angler’s Paradise’ and the famous River Moy is only 5-10 minutes drive by car from the hotel. All 40 Grade A *** hotel bedrooms are en suite with TV, tea making facilities and dd. telephone with many of the rooms having stunning views of the lakes. A choice of two Restaurants offering full table d’hôte and A La Carte menus await you each evening with a variety of Irish, Jazz or traditional music afterwards in Geary’s Waterfront bar – the perfect end to a good day’s fishing.What is unique about Pontoon Bridge (outside of its location) is their team of experienced river and lake guides (ghillies) who will be of great assistance to you on your trip. A large rod room, drying room and freezing facilities are available at the hotel as well as a tackle shop with all local flies and baits. Spinning and fly rods, wet gear and wellingtons are available for hire on a daily basis should you not bring your own.

Please view the hotel website for more information and interesting fishing stories.

Knock Airport is just 25 minutes drive from Pontoon Bridge, which means you can depart London (Stansted) and be fishing within 2 hours of taking off.