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A GUIDE TO
FISHING IN IRELAND
WITH OVER 14,000 RIVERS, MILES OF COASTLINE AND THOUSANDS OF LAKES, IRELAND IS ONE OF THE BEST-LOVED
ANGLING DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD. THE WATERS ARE UNCROWDED AND AMONGST THE CLEANEST IN EUROPE, AND
THE IRISH COUNTRYSIDE PROVIDES THE PERFECT BACKDROP. SO IF YOU ARE AN EXPERT, ENTHUSIAST OR JUST FANCY A
NEW CHALLENGE, FISHING IN IRELAND WILL BE ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TRIP.
Ireland is recognised as being one of the most water species like tench and roach. The marine
outstanding angling destinations in Europe. The vast species range from the cold water cod and coalfish to
variety and quality of our fishing has given the the Mediterranean-loving bass and the mid-Atlantic
country a reputation of which we are justly proud. blue shark.
Ours is an island of approximately 500 km in length
by 300 km wide, with a very high ratio of water to Lakes, rivers and coastal stretches are surveyed and
land (1:35). There are virtually thousands of lakes mapped, fisheries are managed and stocked, while
and 14,000km of fish bearing rivers. banks and access routes to the waters edge are
developed to ensure the visitor gets directly and easily
The Irish climate is well suited to sport angling. It is to the hotspots. Most of the angling is organised
temperate and kind to the angler with moderate around recognised angling centres which specialise in
summers, mild winters and adequate rainfall catering for the angling tourist. Salmon and trout
throughout the year. The warm waters of the North fisheries are usually the property of an individual,
Atlantic Drift lap the south and west coasts, giving us club, organisation or the state and permission to fish
a milder climate than our geographical location would is generally required except in the case of the state
indicate. The result is a fabulous mixture of cold and owned lakes, such as the Great Western Loughs and
warm water fish species, capable of the Lakes of Killarney.
exciting the specialist or
casual angler on the annual Some waters have seldom, if ever seen a rod and line
family holiday. but exploration is always an enjoyable part of an
angling holiday, so do not be afraid to "have a go"
In fresh water, they – it might well result in the fish of a lifetime.
range from the cold For free fishing information and regular angling
water species like updates, visit the Central Fisheries Board website
trout, salmon and www.cfb.ie or email your angling enquiry to
pike to the warmer info@cfb.ie or phone +353 1 884 2600.
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