The rod licence dispute in the 1980’s saw Oughterard Anglers heavily involved in public protest and ultimately in negotiations with the government of the day to resolve the issues.
In the mid 1990’s the Club, with the help of Lough Corrib Angling Federation, financed the study and publication of the book: “Lough Corrib - A Cause of Concern” by Dr. Rodrick O’Sullivan BDS M.Sc. This study involved taking water samples at over 30 different sites on the lough and was one of the biggest of its kind ever undertaken in Ireland.