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Fishing Boats for Hire
Hire traditional fishing boats on Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, one of Ireland’s best destinations for pike and coarse fishing.
Fermanagh Lodges offers 19ft Lough Erne fishing boats with 6hp engines, ideal for anglers exploring the rich fishing waters of Upper Lough Erne.
Fishing Boats hire includes anchors and oars as well as water proof containers and laminated maps. Each boat comes with a full tank of unleaded fuel.
Our boats can be left in our 30 berth marina on site for your use from your cottage. There is ample car parking available at the marina, and each of our cottages have access to outdoor storage for fishing equipment.
Fishing Boat Hire Includes
- Traditional 19ft Lough Erne fishing boat
- 6hp outboard engine
- Anchors and oars
- Waterproof container
- Laminated navigation map
- Full tank of fuel included
Picture here is Raymond and a pike caught less than 1km from our marina, towards the Lady Craigavon Bridge. Raymond hails from Newry and is a regular on our fishing holiday deals, where accommodation and boat hire is provided as a package. 
Susan Ruddy is another of our regulars who stays in our self catering accommodation, and bring their own fishing boat with them to fish from. Your boat can be left in our private 30 berth marina for the duration of your stay. Upper Lough Erne Fishing
Upper Lough Erne with its maze of channels, islands, inlets and extensive reed beds provides ideal habitats for pike. Pike are both prolific and large in size and a wide range of well known methods of Pike fishing can all be successfully deployed.
Navigation in this extensive waterways is simplified with numbers being placed on each navigation mark and so extensive are the waterways you can fish bays and inlets for a whole day with only your own company.
The Lough offers excellent opportunities for bream fishing and there are some fantastic roach, hybrids and perch fishing, indeed the waters of Lough Erne offer some of the best angling for pike, roach and bream in Europe. If you are coming from Europe to fish with us, we are happy to organise permits and fishing licences for you.
Please contact us for more information. We also have a number of local fishing guides and gillies who we are happy to organise for you, if required.
Boat Hire Rates
Rate per Day
£75
Subsequent Daily Hire
£25
Additional Fuel Charge per Hire
£20
Security Deposit required for all Boat Rentals
£50
A wonderful brown trout, caught by Mick Fleming from Dublin, on his first outing for pike on Lough Erne. It was as caught on a rubber perch lure trolled behind the boat. This fish was returned to water as it’s out of trout fishing season but shows you what’s out there – caught just off Trannish Island, opposite our holiday cottages.
Paul Piton and his friends visit us from France every year to fish (very successfully) for pike. We can offer up to three 17ft fishing boats for hire and guest staying in accommodation with us can utilise the marina to fish from.Boat Hire FAQs
Do I need a licence to fish on Lough Erne?
Yes, anglers must have a valid fishing permit. These can be purchased direct from NI Direct.
How many people fit in the fishing boats?
Our 19ft Lough Erne boats comfortably accommodate two or three anglers.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes, fishing buoyancy aids are provided and included in the charge. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times.
Can I hire a boat if I’m not staying at the lodges?
Boat hire is primarily available for guests but may be available to others depending on availability.
The Lough offers excellent opportunities for bream fishing and there are some fantastic roach, hybrids and perch fishing, indeed the waters of Lough Erne offer some of the best angling for pike, roach and bream in Europe. If you are coming from Europe to fish with us, we are happy to organise permits and fishing licences for you.
Please contact us for more information. We also have a number of local fishing guides and gillies who we are happy to organise for you, if required.
