Salmon fishing in the South

The best salmon fishing

River Blackwater (Munster)

Mallow, Fermoy, Co. Cork & Lismore, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

The season runs from 1st of February – 12th of October and the best time of year is June to September. Find out more about the River Blackwater.

River Nore

Kilkenny, Thomastown Inistioge Co. Kilkenny

Season: 17th of March – 30th of September and best time of year is June to September depending on water. Find out more about the River Nore.

The best sea trout fishing

Lower River Blackwater

Youghal, Co. Cork & Cappoquin,Co. Waterford

The season runs from 1st of February – 30th of September and the best time of year is June to September. Find out more about the River Blackwater.

River Colligan

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Good run of fish with a good average size depending on water levels. Permit required. More Information and permits at the Baumann’s tackle shop, in Dungarvan. Fly fishing only with spinning allowed in high coloured water conditions. Sea Trout over 40 cms must be returned alive to the water. The season is from 17th of March to the 30th of September. Best times are from June until September. Salmon fishing is Catch and Release only in 2012.

Open, Closed and Catch and Release fisheries

Table 1:Open Fisheries
No. 3 or Waterford District	Nore - Open from 12th May Suir - Open from 12th May Blackwater

Table 2: Fisheries open to Catch and Release only
No. 2 or Wexford District	Slaney
No. 3 or Waterford District	Colligan Suir - C&R to 11 May Nore - C&R to 11 May Corrock

Table 3: Closed fisheries
No. 2 or Wexford District	Avoca Owenavorragh
No. 3 or Waterford District	Barrow Pollmounty Owenduff Mahon Tay

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