Eri

re. price of guides, at todays exchange rate I make it only $190 (€140) for a boat and guide for the day.

You can fish for pike all winter and the trout season opens on 15th Feb as you say. I've never fished on Lough Corrib but it's generally considered the best trout fishing water in Ireland (certainly the most famous), other Irish or UK member here would be better for specific information and recommedations for guides etc.

If you are going to be in Italy and are looking for trout fishing you'll be next door to Slovenia, which has incredible trout rivers.

Enjoy the trip.

Steve