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Southern County Fishing Lakes, Co. Carlow
Angling takes place on over 10aces of water on 3 different lakes. Southern County Fishing Resort encourages both fly fishing and bait fishing but be mindful that each lake requires different fishing skills and provides different challenges to the angler. Also our newly opened club house accommodates a tackle shop for all your fly, bait, rod hire and sale. Southern County Fishing Resort prides itself on the quality of our fish, our lake are stocked on regular basis with fish approximately 2lbs weight. All of our fish are reared in our onsite hatchery farm. Fish size range from 1 lb to 8 lbs in weight and on average are 3 /4lbs.
Milltown, Garryhill, Bagenalstown, Co.Carlow.
Tel: +353 (0)59 91 57773 / +353 (0)87 9655544
Web: www.southerncounty.ie
Ardaire Springs, Co. Kilkenny
Situated in Ardera, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny and covering over 2.5 acres of lakes, stocked with Rainbow trout ranging from 2lb to 20lb, we cater for family and group fishing activities - clubs, corporate events, associations, school tours. Our on-site tackle shop, restaurant, BBQ area and ample car parking together wih our very experienced staff will ensure you have an enjoyable and pleasant day's fishing.
Ardera, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny
Tel:+ 353 (0) 86 812 8937
Email: info@ardairesprings.com Web: www.ardairesprings.com
North Tipperary Angling Centre
This is a 17 acre lake with 600m of man made river for bank fishing. The waters have been stocked with rainbow trout and pike and perch are also present. Fishing is fly only.
Killeagh House, Ballinderry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 087 2756775
Web: www.northtipperaryanglingcentre.ie
Email: killeahouse@gmail.com
Rathcon Fly Fishing Lake, Co. Wicklow
Rathcon lake is within 1 hours drive from the M50. This superb 8.5 acre lake is situated in beautiful natural surroundings and stocked with top quality rainbow trout. The lake is designed so that 90% of the water is coverable from the bank. Open all year. No dogs allowed and juniors must be accompanied. Reservations required.
Rathcon Fly Fishing Lake, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow.
Tel: 045 403173/ 086 8140546
Web: www.rathcon.com
Annamoe Trout Fishery, Co. Wicklow
Annamoe Trout Fishery is a 4 acre fly fishing lake set in the village of Annamoe, Co Wicklow on the banks of the Avonmore River. The Fishery consists of a fly fishing lake and a Junior Bait Pond. The fly fishing lake is open all year round allowing you to fish for brown or rainbow trout from 10am till dusk.
Phone / Fax: +353 404-45470
e-mail: annamoefishery@eircom.net
Angling for All, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow
This angling facility is a 4-acre lake located in Aughrim. Co Wicklow. It is fully stocked with trout and surrounded by an attractive wildlife area. Car parking and toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible. The National Disabled Angling Facility is licensed for all year round trout fishing and is open daily to visitors from 8.00am to 8.00pm in summer and 9.00am to 5.00pm in winter.
Angling For All (N.D.A.F.), Aughrim.
Tel: 0402-36552
E-mail: aughrinit@eircom.net
Rathlahine Trout Angling, Co. Clare
The 15 acre natural lake is stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout. Sizes vary from 1lb to 6 lbs.The lake is stocked regularly to ensure that there is high quality fishing throughout the year. The Lake Depth varies from 5-31 Ft. Fly fishing and barbless hook spinning are the methods of fishing allowed. Fishing is from Dawn to Dusk each day. Bookings are necessary for weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
Address: Rathlahine Trout Angling, Newmarket on Fergus, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare, Republic Of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)61 36 8412
Email: fintanmeehan@gmail.com Website: www.wix.com/fintanmehan/
Wavin Lake, Co. Dublin
Wavin lake (formerly known as the Knock lake) was taken over by the Gormanstown District Anglers club in 1993. The small lake covers an area of approximately 26 acres. The lake is quite shallow with an average depth of 6-7 feet, with a couple of 12 foot holes.
The lake is a rainbow trout fishery and is open all year around. Fishing can be difficult in June, July and August due to weed growth. There is no bait fishing allowed on the Wavin lake at all and the club promotes fly fishing. (limited spinning is allowed on the east bank, with single barbless hooks). The bag limit is 3 fish and day passes are available.
Web: www.gormanstonanglers.com
Lyreen Angling Centre, Maynooth, Co Kildare
Lyreen Angling Centre is set in the surrounds of the rich Kildare country side. 25 minutes from Dublin and beside the Main Galway road (N4). Ran by proprietors Mick Walsh and Darren Whelan, the Fishery consists of 3 Lakes and access to two rivers, the Lyreen and the Rye.
The facility caters for Game, Coarse, and Carp anglers, and in season river fly fishing for Wild Brown Trout that have been landed to 3.lb weight. Fly fish the two acre game lake for Rainbow Trout to 22 lb.
Contact Mick Walsh or Darren Whelan:
Address: Lyreen Angling Centre, Old Dunboyne Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare.
Tel: +353 (0)87 210 1698 or +353 (0)87 610 3804.
The Curragh Springs Fishery, Co. Kildare
This little known gem lies hidden away among the rolling plains of the Curragh in Co. Kildare. It is a natural spring fed lake covering approximately five acres and contains gin clear water. It was first stocked with top class rainbow trout five years ago and it has only recently opened up to anglers. A visit to the Curragh Springs Fishery is a must for serious anglers. It is a fly fishing only venue and barb-less hooks must be used when fishing this lake. So if you are up for a challenging and rewarding day-out, fishing for top class, full finned fighting fit rainbow trout, then The Curragh Springs Fishery is the place for you. Just 30 minutes from Dublin and easily accessed from both the M7 and M9 motorways [5 mins.]
Directions: Exit for Curragh Camp, go through camp, then turn left at Brownstown Inn, take second right [road], the fishery is located 500 yds on the right hand side.
For further information and booking please contact. Shaun Hegarty at 087-2462028
Rathbeggan Lakes, Co Meath
Rathbeggan Lakes are located just 10 minutes from Dublin’s M50 motorway. The Fishery consists of 5 lakes including two mature fly fishing lakes covering 8 acres regularly stocked with rainbow and brown trout for the game angler. A mature coarse lake stocked with Carp, tench, bream and rudd for the budding coarse anglers. Open all year round from 9am till dusk. Wheelchair friendly and fishing equipment is available for hire.
Rathbeggan Lakes
Tel: +353 1 8240197
Web: www.rathbegganlakes.com
Castlecomer Lakes, Co. Kilkenny
Two rainbow trout lakes, one flyfishing only the other bait and fly. Castlecomer is situated 15km north of Kilkenny on the N78 Kilkenny/Dublin road From the centre of town you head towards Dublin, go over the bridge and the 200m on your left you will see the main iron gates for The Castlecomer Demesne.
Address: The Castlecomer Lakes Company Ltd, The Estate Yard,
Castlecomer, County Kilkenny.
Mob:056-4440707
e-mail: info@discoverypark.ie
Lough Aishling, Co. Offaly
This fishery is located 4 miles from Edenderry, Co Offaly on the Tullamore Road. Lough Aishling consists of a 7 acre trout lake and a 4 acre coarse lake with tench, bream, roach, rudd and carp. The trout lake is fly-fishing only with rainbows to 20lb in weight.
Tel: 086 8714020
Tinnehinch Fly Fishery, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow
Tinnehinch Fly Fishery is a 4 acre lake with interesting features including five islands. This rainbow trout fishery is open all year round and is set in a scenic and secluded valley only 13 miles from Dublin City Centre.
Tel: 01 2766089 or 01 2868652
Stradbally Lake, Co. Laois
The lake consists of 6 acres with fully matured wildlife and islands that provide a valuable insect and fly food source for the brown trout. Visitors are welcome on 2 hour, 4 hour or 6 hour permits available at the lake. Open for fly and worm fishing until 10pm each week day and trout range from 1lb to 7lb.
Contact: Gerry Kelly
Tel: +353 87 948 8483
Laois Angling Centre, Co. Laois
Located at Coolrain, less than 3 miles from the N7, the Laois Angling Center combines the peace and tranquility of the Irish country side with exceptional game and coarse fishing. The four large spring fed lakes, surrounded by mature woodlands, Clonoghil House and farmlands provide the perfect natural conditions for both the fish and fisherman. The lakes are stocked regularly with brown and rainbow trout, carp and bream ensuring a varied and interesting experience.
Address: Laois Angling Center,
Clonoghil House,
Coolrain,
Portlaois,
Co Laois.
Tel: 087 9962864
Email: Info@laoisanglingcentre.ie Web:
www.laoisanglingcentre.ie
Ballyhass Lakes, Co. Cork
Ballyhass Lakes consist of two superb spring water lakes with plentiful rainbow and brown trout, ideal for fly fishing. Once introduced to the lakes, the fish feed only from the fly and insect life and there is evidence that they are breeding successfully in these clear waters.
Address: Cecilstown, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Tel: 022 27773 Fax: 022 27990
Email: info@ballyhasslakes.ie
Web: www.ballyhasslakes.ie
Waterford City and County Trout Fishing Association, Co. Waterford
An active trout fishing club on the three reservoirs serving Waterford. The Club has open membership. Day tickets are availble from Centra in Kilmeaden. Tuition provided to junior members.
- Carrigavantry Reservoir, Tramore
- Knockderry, Kilmeaden
- Ballyscanlan Lake, Carrigavantry
Address: Centra Shop, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford.
Tel: +353 (0)51 384721
Email: info@waterfordflyfishing.com Web: www.waterfordflyfishing.com
Lough Aderra, Co. Cork
16 miles east from Cork City, adjoining the Cork to Youghal road. Approx 30 acres and most of the lake averages 4ft. to 5ft. deep. Adult Rainbow Trout are stocked regularly to maintain a high stock density and give worthwhile angling returns.
Permits and boats from: TH Sports, Connolly Street, Midleton.
Tel: 021 4631800
Web: www.swrfb.com
The Eclipse Centre, Co. Kerry
The Eclipse Centre is proud to offer premier game fishing for specimen brown trout in its privately owned and stocked three acre lake. We also have access to some prime wild salmon and stocked sea trout fisheries. lternatively, we can arrange sea angling excursions.
Address: Eclipse Holiday Cottages, Dromore Old, Blackwater Bridge, Kenmare, Co Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)64 82965 or write to:
Web: www.eclipseireland.com
Loch Mahon Trout Fishing Lakes, Co. Wexford
Loch Mahon Lakes are located outside of the village of Adamstown in Co Wexford. Set in a secluded valley, Loch Mahon has three freshwater fishing lakes. One lake, dedicated to fly fishing only, is regularly stocked with quality rainbow trout up to 10lbs. The other two lakes are open to both fly and bait fishing.
Adress: Kellystown, Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Tel: +353 (0)87 2765664 / +353 (0)53 9240707
Web: www.lochmahon.com
Ballyhitt Trout Fishing Lake, Co. Wexford
Kilrane, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford.
Tel: +(0)87 6796900
finnegans Lake Trout Fishery, Tuam, Co. Galway
Finnegan’s Lake is a 4.5 acre Fly Fishery located just 10 mins from the town of Tuam. The water is extremely clear as it is spring fed. The lake is home to top quality rainbow trout up to 16lbs and varies in depth from a couple of feet down to 40ft. We are open from 10am till dusk, all year round. The lake is operated on a Catch and Release basis. Reservations required.
Tuam, Co. Galway.
Tel:
Email:finneganslake@gmail.com Web: www.finneganslake.com
The Meadows Trout Fishery, Co, Donegal
The Meadows is 2 acre stream fed lake situated on the beautiful Fanad Peninsula 30 minutes from Letterkenny in Co. Donegal. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout from 2lb to 10 lbs. A fly only rule is applied. Rod hire is available. Open all year. Angling is from 9am to sunset. Booking advised as places are limited.
Address: Cloughfin, Rossnakill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Tel: 086 8047516
Lough na Tooey, Creeslough, Co Donegal.
A natural alkaline lough (15 acres) with great feeding which was first stocked in 2006. The rainbow trout have now naturalised into hard fighing wild fish, with powerful fins and tails. Boat and fly fishing; catch and release encouraged but a limit can be taken. Open all year; Tickets and keys at Filling Station, Creeslough.
Address: Creeslough, Co. Donegal
Corkagh Park Fishery, Co. Dublin
Corkagh Park Fishery is located at the back of Corkagh Park in Clondalkin. There are two lakes-a coarse lake and a trout lake. The coarse lake is approximately 4 acres and the trout lake 3.5 acres. The lakes are fed by a local river-the Camac- which runs alongside them and branches off into each.
Tel: +353 (0)1 4592625
Web: www.corkaghparkfishery.ie email: corkaghparkfishery@gmail.com
Rooskey Lough, Co. Mayo
This is a 15 acre Rainbow trout fly fishery in an exceptionally beautiful natural setting in the Moy Valley, Co. Mayo. The fishing is by boat only and it is open all year. Facilities include parking, canteen and changing room. Life jackets & electric outboards are also provided.
Tel: 086 1729061
Ballin Lough, Co. Mayo
Ballin Lough is a rich limestone lake of 22 hectares located 2 miles North of Westport, which has earned a reputation as a fine rainbow trout fishery. A high proportion of the stock is introduced to the lake as fry and the fish grow on naturally to produce superb quality trout to the rod. The trout in Ballin Lough offer excellent sport, in that they fight hard and present an enjoyable challenge to catch. Bumble, Nymph and Damselfly patterns work well. The lake has a number of boats for hire, a car park, jetty, angler's shelter and toilet. Ballin Lough closes on October 31.