Old Head Charters, operated by Captain Alex Gurnee, offers private fishing experiences from picturesque Cork Harbour and Courtmacsherry. Both are about 30 minutes from Kinsale. I cater to all skill levels and fishing preferences.
"My son and I had that most amazing morning, fishing with Alex!" — Rudi,
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.
"We arrived via cruise ship, and planned a fishing outing for me and my son as an excursion." — Dylan,
Hamilton's Row is a small waterfront hub with quick access to sheltered inshore waters and the open Atlantic beyond, making it a convenient jump-off point for year-round angling. From the pontoon, Hamilton's Row fishing charters can be on the reef and sandbank marks in minutes, where tides funnel bait and attract a variety of sportfish. Calm mornings inside the harbour are ideal for families and first-timers, while experienced crews can push offshore when conditions allow.
In season, fast-paced mackerel action is a favorite introduction for newcomers and a reliable way to gather fresh bait. Around the rocky ground, lure and bait tactics produce hard-fighting pollock and colorful wrasse, with occasional coalfish. Over mixed ground and deeper edges, you may encounter codling and ling, while nocturnal sessions can bring conger eels from wrecks and rough patches. On summer weather windows, longer runs target pelagic visitors such as blue shark, offering thrilling catch-and-release opportunities.
Local skippers time their trips around tides and weather to maximize success, frequently switching between drifting, anchoring, and light-tackle spinning as conditions change. This flexibility means you can tailor a day to your crew—whether that's a short family outing close to shore or a focused session chasing a personal best. Most charters provide the essential tackle and guidance, so you can step aboard and fish efficiently from the first stop.
With scenic coastline, abundant wildlife, and varied marks within easy range, Hamilton's Row fishing charters combine accessibility with genuine Irish sea-angling adventure. Come for the views and stay for the bites—this gateway to productive reefs, banks, and offshore grounds makes it easy to plan a memorable day on the water.
