River, Lake, Shore and Deep Sea AnglingRivers | Lakes | Deep Sea | Shore | Local Clubs | Tackle
There is a range of licences to suit your requirements; Annual, covering all fishery districts, EUR25.00; Annual covering one fishery district only, EUR12.00, Temporary holiday angling (21day) licence, covering all districts, EUR10 A one day licence at EUR3 is also available. Trout angling or coarse angling does not require a State Licence. It is necessary to secure a Permit from the Angling Club on whose waters it is intended to fish. Tourist Offices will have details. RiversThere is excellent access to Waterford's rivers and permits can be purchased from any of the associations and most of the private fisheries in the area. The River Blackwater draws dedicated game anglers to hunt wild salmon, sea trout and brown trout. Coarse anglers also find the river rewarding for roach, dace rudd and tench. Cappoquin, Ballyduff and Lismore are the major angling centres for the river. For information on Salmon Fishing on the River Blackwater check out Fortwilliam fishery or contact, Fishery Manager, Fort William Estate, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Email: info@fortwilliamfishing.net, Tel: (00353) 87 8292077 The River Tar and River Nire are both
renowned game angling rivers, where the villages of Ballymacarbry
and Newcastle service the angler. The River Suir is another of Waterford's great game angling rivers served by Waterford City, Portlaw, as well as the Co. Tipperary towns of Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel. It is an ideal habitat for salmon and trout, ranging in size from 400g to 1kg, Grilse runs start in late June and last to the end of September. The lakes around Tramore hold stocks of brown trout as, indeed do the River Colligan, River Finisk and River Brickey near Dungarvan.  Lakefor information on fly fishing in at Ballyscanlon, Knockaderryand Ballyshunnock Reservoirs in Waterford visit www.waterfordflyfishing.com Ballyshunnock Reservoir Ballyshunnock Reservoir is just off the Cork Road, N25, between Waterford and Dungarvan, turn north at Carrolls Cross Inn. From Portlaw go up the hill past the Church and continue on until you see the reservoir. The water surface at normal levels is approximately seventy acres. It is split by the Carrolls Cross/Portlaw road which crosses it over a causeway. Trout stocks in the section west of the road are smaller in numbers but larger size than those in the main body of water. No boats are allowed on Ballyshunnock. Methods Fly, spinning, worming, from shore. Ground baiting and use of maggots prohibited. For more info on Ballyshunnock Reservoir visit www.waterfordangling.com Knockaderry Reservoir Knockaderry Reservoir is 12km from Waterford City, on the Cork Road, just off the N25. Turn off at the Texaco filling station at the east end of Kilmeaden. The fishery consists of a 70acre lake in a tranquil rural setting. Most of the shoreline is tree-lined and many sheltered areas. The lake is quite shallow (max depth 8 metres) and supports a rich fauna. The native stock of wild brown trout are supplemented with brown and rainbow trout from the Fisheries Boards trout farms to cater for angling demands. Fly fishery angling is limited to fly fishing from boat only. For more info on Knockaderry Reservoir visit www.waterfordflyfishing.com Belle Lake Dunmore East Road, Co. Waterford. Belle Lake is stocked with rudd,
bream tench and pike. Email enquiries@sfrf.ie, Web www.srfb.ie
Shore Angling Shore Anglers will find the great variety of species very satisfying near Dunmore East, Cheekpoint and Passage East in the east, near Dungarvan and Ardmore in the west, and, indeed all along the magnificent coastline. Deep Sea AnglingThere are Deep Sea Angling Boats for hire at Dunmore East and Dungarvan where Avoca - Diving and Angling Charter have a Sea Angling Charter Boat available for wreck, reef and shark fishing. Rods and tackle for hire. Diving groups catered for, air and NITROX available. A 10am departure from the quay and a 6pm return is to be expected - with some adjustment to allow for local tidal conditions. The centre provides tackle hire and bait and will provide meals as required. A number of competitions are staged during the year. Contact: Cormac P. Walsh, Gone Fishing, 42 Lower Main Street, Dungarvan. Tel: (058) 43514; Fax (058) 43424. Avoca - Diving and Angling Charter Sea Angling & Diving Charter Specialists in Wreck, Reef & Shark Fishing off the coast of Dungarvan in Co Waterford. Friendly, experienced & Qualified Skippers. Department of the Marine licenced: For information contact: Michael Fahey, Gorteen, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Tel: +353 058 46577, Email info@ardmorediving.com, www.ardmorediving.com also: Cormac Walsh, Gone Fishing, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan. Tel: (058) 43514 Dunmore East Angling Charters Cruising in safety and comfort between 15 and 20 knots. Dept. of Marine licenced and insured for 12 persons. AQUA~STAR 38. Fitted with the latest in marine electronics and safety equipment. Charter Hire: wreck, Reef & Shark Angling, Diving, Scenic & Evening trips, Rod hire & Tackle sales. This part of the Irish Coast saw very heavy U-Boat Action in the First World War, resulting in Waterford having one of the highest concentrations of ship wrecks around the Irish Coast, many of whic are within an hour of Dunmore East and provice excellent angling as do the Reefs of Hook Head. Rinnashark Sea Angling ClubContact the club for details of their events. Tel 353 (0)51 386 880, Tramore Co Waterford Waterford & District Coarse Angling Club The Waterford and District Coarse Angling Club runs fishing competitions throughout the year on the River Barrow, Blackwater and lakes in the South East. Cappoquin Salmon & Trout Anglers Association Cappoquin Salmon and Trout Anglers Association invite you to stay and fish on the famous Blackwater. There are 4 miles of fishing on the lower tidal section of the river. The Blackwater holds many species of fish to include salmon, sea trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, roach, dace, perch, gudgeon, bream, eels pike, mullet and shad. Waterford & District Coarse Angling Club The Waterford and District Coarse Angling Club runs fishing competitions throughout the year on the River Barrow, Blackwater and lakes in the South East. Please contact the number below for fixtures. Tel: +353 051 354619 Tramore/Waterford Sea Angling Club Tramore/Waterford Sea Angling Club runs many competitions throughout the year. Please contact Club Secretary below for fixtures. Tel: +353 (0)51 38307 Fishing Tackle Shops in the Waterford area Army & Outdoor Stores, New Street, Waterford City. Tel: 051 857554 Other Sites of Interestflyfishingireland.com | www.waterfordflyfishing.com |
