The 2023 World Cup Trout Fly Championship
From the 2nd to 6th August, Lough Mask, Co Mayo
2023 marks the 70th Anniversary of this great Fly Fishing Competition, which was first held in 1953. It is the biggest Fly Fishing Competition in Ireland and is open to fly fishing anglers of all genders, worldwide. It offers a unique opportunity for competing anglers to fish for wild brown trout on one of the greatest limestone lakes in Europe; Lough Mask
The 2022 World Cup Winner Seamus Clay, Kildare, with Competition Chairman Mattie Lally
For those anglers considering entering the World Cup Trout Fly Competition for the first time, the competition comprises 4 heat days and a finals day. Entrants choose one of the 4 heat days on their entry application form, and dependent on the catches from the 4 heat days, a number of qualifying anglers from each of the 4 heat days compete on the finals day
Details of the rules are available on the Rules page by clicking the button below
2023 Main Prizes
(provisional - details to follow)
1st Prize
World Silver Cup (Perpetual)
19' Lake Boat
15 HP Yamaha Engine
Sage Fly Rod
2nd Prize
Harnesse Cup
9.9 HP Yamaha Engine
Sage Fly Rod
Redington Fly Reel
3rd Prize
6 HP Yamaha Engine
Boat Seat
4th Prize
Sage Fly Rod & Reel
€150 Sponsors Voucher
Heaviest Fish
Luke Higgins Cup
€1000 Cash
Wrist Watch
Plus many more great prizes from 5th place and beyond